Welcome to another edition of Craft Lightning–Halloween style! It’s September, so about the time to start thinking about updating the house with fall decorations and Halloween. For me, I never seem to have the same decorating combo out twice and I like it like that!
What that does mean is that I have to do a lot of craft recycling. Who needs to go out and buy more stuff when you’ve got things to re-purpose? No one! These Pumpkin Candlesticks were created from pieces I found in my house already. All they really need is a paint job and a dot of hot glue, so they’re super fast to make into decor!
Pumpkin Candlestick Materials:
- Candlestick with wide top
- Small pumpkin
- White chalkpaint (buy it here)
I found some old candlesticks in a closet, but a trip to the thrift store will probably produce a few that you’ll love. No need for this to be expensive!
The small pumpkins I used were already in my fall decor boxes, but this time of year the dollar stores and craft stores are brimming with fake pumpkins.
If you haven’t used chalkpaint before, it sticks to anything so it’s a good choice for plastic pumpkins.
Pumpkin Candlestick Assembly
This fall decorating couldn’t be easier. You’re pretty much just going to paint everything white. That’s right, it’s like skill level zero. You can do this!
After you’ve given your candlesticks and pumpkins a beautiful new paint job, just pop the pumpkins on top of the candlesticks. If you’re into spookier decorations, a few spiders on your candlesticks would be a great addition!
Place them in their new home for the season. I’m just starting to decorate, but I love how they work in this room!
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Carolina says
September 8, 2016 at 1:41 pmLove these! Such a great way to incorporate Halloween into your existing decor!
Sandra Garth says
September 9, 2016 at 6:55 pmYou have really convinced me that I should follow up on my white pumpkin crafts, thank you!
Kate says
September 11, 2016 at 9:27 amThese look so pretty. I have black candle sticks similar to yours and adding white pumpkins on top might be a great look, too! I’d hate to paint them so I’m hoping they’d make the pumpkins pop!
Kate | The Organized Dream
Raquel says
September 12, 2016 at 4:59 pmThese are really pretty and so inexpensive! Pinning!
Kari Wagner Hoban says
September 14, 2016 at 10:17 pmThese are really cool.
I see a Goodwill visit in my future as they have TONS of those candlesticks.
Nellie says
September 17, 2016 at 11:45 amMade for a great look…………and looks great on your coffee table.
I am wanting some real baby boo white pumpkins, but we don’t get them here in Florida
till we are in November………….so just might see if I can find some at the dollar tree and
paint them myself……….since yours looks so great.
Marisa says
October 11, 2016 at 11:15 pmSuch a Pretty Decoration!
Mitzi says
October 31, 2016 at 3:06 pmThese are beautiful. Great way to add fall into your everyday decor 🙂
Debrashoppeno5 says
November 1, 2016 at 7:30 pmThe pumpkin candlesticks are so elegant. They can stay out until it is time to decorate for Christmas.
CraftyHope says
November 2, 2016 at 1:13 pmNow I’m going to have to keep an eye out for large topped candlesticks and small plastic pumpkins. Ha! I just bought some small containers of chalkpaint though. Did you add some kind of crackle to yours or does it crackle like that on its own? It’s such a simple project, with some really lovely results. Thanks for inspiring!
Paula Biggs says
November 3, 2016 at 7:56 pmA thick coat of paint on plastic–it crackled all on its own 🙂
Charlene Asay says
November 2, 2016 at 4:22 pmLove these. They are so pretty! Thanks for sharing the idea with us all.
Stacey Keeling says
November 3, 2016 at 7:49 pmI can’t see the candle sticks because those chairs are stealing my attention. 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Thoughts of Home!
JaneEllen says
September 5, 2017 at 11:16 pmI have one wood white candlestick, now to find couple more. Have bluish-green glass candlestick but don’t want to paint it.
Anyway, love how all 3 of your white candle sticks look with white pumpkins on top, great look, very uncluttered.
You have same colors in your room we do, white, gray and aqua. We have little bit of coral to offset. Love how room looks so fresh and clean with those colors. Your room is very relaxed looking.
Have great week
Debrashoppeno5 says
September 6, 2017 at 9:03 amI love how you took the candlesticks to elevate the pumpkins. It gives the pumpkins presence.
Kate | The Organized Dream says
September 9, 2018 at 9:11 amI love the way the fact that these three different candle sticks pair so well together after they were painted! Gorgeous! I’d love for you to share this awesome project at the Make Life Pretty Monday link party beginning tonight at 8 pm!
Paula Biggs says
September 13, 2018 at 9:14 amThanks, Kate! 🙂 Repurposed projects are my favorite!
Sam - Raggedy Bits says
September 11, 2018 at 9:35 pmWhat a fun repurposed project and perfect for Fall! They look amazing on your coffee table!
Thank you so much for sharing your project with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!
Paula Biggs says
September 13, 2018 at 9:14 amMy pleasure, Sam!
Jenny says
September 16, 2018 at 8:48 amDecorating with pumpkins is one of my fall favorites. Today I’ll be sharing your pumpkin decor at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party.