Super Easy Centerpiece for Thanksgiving
by
Lisa L Hall
5 Materials
$6
15 Minutes
Easy
Since Halloween is over many of us have left over gourds or pumpkins around. Rather than just throwing them away here is an easy fun way to turn them into something pretty for Thanksgiving.
Depending on the ripeness of your pumpkin it may not make it to Thanksgiving but the gourds seem to be holding up well.
These truly wouldn't have to be a centerpiece for a table. They would be cute on counter top, bathroom sink or a family room.
Here is all it takes to make these cute little decorations. I used a utility knife to cut out the holes since these are small I didn't want to use a steak knife. You can easily use Elmer's glue or any other type of glue. I just happened to have the jar of Mod Podge on my table.
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Here's a video on how to cut out the top of the gourd. Not the greatest video but you get the idea.
Once the hole is cut to the size of my votive candle, I'm ready to get to the fun part...glue and glitter. I love everything to sparkle.
Since I did cut my gourds very early, I did put Aquaphor around the edges of the cut part so it will hold in the moisture and it won't get moldy or shrivel up too quickly.
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Glitter is always in my house. I find everything more festive with some sparkle.
Here is the finished product. I was able to make two in about 15 minutes. The glue does take time to dry so they will sit for the next 4 hours.
They are lit and I really like them. Aside from cutting the holes, this is a great project for kids.
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Lovely looks cozy.
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Very pretty!!!! GLITTER (especially GOLD!!!) is my favorite color !! I think I'll try this with the fake pumpkins so they'll be around next year too (I hope)....
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