I am trying to slowly get back into the routine of blogging. I wasn’t even sure if I remembered how. I thought I would share with you my 10-minute Fall Candleholder project.
I am working on my formal Fall Tablescape. I probably won’t make Tablescape Thursday, but I will post it when its completed.
Ten minutes might be a stretch, actually. I stopped mid-way through to pet Baby Lily, my craft assistant.
I started with two candleholders which I already had. I purchased two beaded pumpkins at the Dollar Store, some bittersweet roping at Michael’s (50% off by the way), and some delicate ribbon.
Follow along closely now….I will be moving pretty quickly….. 😀
I pulled off the stem, then using a kitchen paring knife I cored out a small hole, then pushed the candle into the pumpkin.
Next, I made a small wreath with the bittersweet berries, and simply sit it on top of the candleholder, then placed the pumpkin/candle on top. Finally, I tied a bow around the base of the candleholder.
Baby Lily! Please move so I can get a better pic…..
Displayed temporarily on a side table in my breakfast room.
I made two, and these will be placed on eash side of my centerpiece on my table.
So that’s it. Hopefully my posts will get more exciting as I work out some of my Blog Stiffness from inactivity. 🙂
Thanks for joining me…..Barb
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh Barb, what a thrill to log on and to find you here. We have missed you so much here and in the neighborhood. I hope you are doing ok. Your pumpkin candle holder is just tooo cute. I see all of these wonderful things and then don’t have an idea what to do with them. This looks wonderful. I can’t wait to see the tablescape. So glad to have you back. Love ya. Hugs, Marty
View CommentCheryl B. says
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p.s. – Welcome back ;-} I hope your stay is an enjoyable/encouraging one!!
THANKS!!!
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southerninspiration says
BARB!!!! So nice to see you, sweetie. I hope you get your blog legs back swimming really quickly, as I miss your posts!!
Your candlestick looks cute!!
Suzanne
View CommentConfessions of a Plate Addict says
Wooooooo hoooooo! Miss Barb is back! How much fun to see a post from you! I love your candlestick idea…so pretty! My staff says hello to Baby Lily! We miss you in the neighborhood! Can’t wait to see the tablescape! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie
View CommentConfessions of a Plate Addict says
Hey…I forgot to tell you that I’m gonna be a Granny again in Feb…a little boy! Isn’t yours due soon…Nov 1st? 🙂
View CommentOur really empty nest says
Missed you Barb! I love this idea, simple but elegant! I will have to keep searching the GW for more wooden candlesticks with large tops. Thanks for sharing! Sue
View Commentmbkatc230 says
Well hello there! It’s so nice to see you back posting again! You’ve been missed terribly in the neighborhood. I really love these candlesticks. Great idea, and quick and easy enough for ol’ craft impaired me! Hope all is well with you sweetie. Hugs, Kat
View Commentceekay says
Good to hear from you Barb!! Great candlesticks…and I so love quick things to make…me and the glue gun are tight!!
View CommentBama Belle says
Oh we are so hapy to see you posting! What a neat idea thanks for sharing!
View CommentKathy says
Welcome HOME Barb….You were missed a ton…glad your feeling like you’ve made the right decisions and are back in the swing of things…Life is just like that isn’t it? always a journey…with choices along the way… love your little candle stick, love “Fallerizing”!!!! xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings…
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Hi Barb!
It’s so good to see you back to bloggin’! I hope all is well with you and yours.
Your candlestick pumpkin is just precious! Great ideas. Baby Lily is darling as well!
~Blessings my friend, ~Melissa 😉
View CommentTracy says
Very pretty Barb…so glad your back!
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Karen says
Really glad you’re posting again!! Love your Fall decor.
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Ladybug Creek
St. Michael's Wife says
Love it! Quick and classy . . . who could want more!
View Commentxinex says
Oh Barb, so nice to see you back! I have missed you! How are you? Thanks for sharing this candle project….Christine
View CommentPatricia@nmyfreetime.blogspot.com says
Very sweet!
View CommentMary Ellen (megardengal) says
Barb so glad you are back! We have been so missing you!!
Love you candlestick! Super cute idea!!
blessings
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Sue says
Funny, I checked Reader earlier today to see if you were posting yet… No dice. And here I am again tonite and you are here! Welcome back, look forward to seeing more of ya! This is a cute little pumpkin candle holder.
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Kristens Creations says
Hi Barb! We’ve been missing you! Glad to see you back! These candlesticks are wonderful!! What a great idea…Kristen
View CommentKathysue says
Barb, Deb told me you had done a post. I am so glad to see you hear, I was just talking about you to my sweet hubby and said I hoped you were doing alright and lo and behold here you are!!!! Yay! Can’t wait to see the finished project but so glad to see this part and know you are trying to come back a little at a time. I miss some recipes, no one makes food sound as good as you do. Love ya,kathysue PS drop by the neighborhood when you have a chance we miss you!
View CommentDiane @ Four Paws and Co says
Ooohhhh, I was tickled pink to see your post! I LOVE pumpkins! Thanks for the great idea – your candlesticks are gorgeous! ♥ Diane
View CommentMumzie says
Welcome back! Love the pumpkin candlestick holder…very nice! Mumzie
View CommentKBeau says
Glad to see another post from you, Barb. I love the candle holders. Very fall.
View CommentSandy says
Barb,
View CommentCute candle holder. It was great to log on and see a post from you. Looking forwrd to seeing many more. You are such an inspiration.
Sandy
Stacey says
I was just wondering about you yesterday. I’m so glad you posted so we’d know you are doing well. Your projects a adorable. I just may copy the pumpkin candlesticks. Cute!
View Comment"Blossom" says
Your candle idea is perfect. Glad you are blogging again.
View CommentBetty says
The candlesticks are lovely, I may have to try something similar – thanks for the inspiration.
View CommentAnd Baby Lily is gorgeous!
Betty
Miss Janice says
Good to see you back! Love the candlestick look:)
View Commenttale of many cities says
great job!
View CommentTammy518 says
I’ve really missed your posts, Barb. I love your candle holder project. It turned out really well. Your assistant is beautiful!
View CommentBetty819 says
You made my day seeing that you had posted this morning! You’ve been missed so much..hope all is well with you and we’ll see more of your postings. Keep smiling; it makes everybody wonder what you’re up to!
View CommentT's Daily Treasures says
Simple and yet simply fantastic! 🙂 Happy Fall!
View CommentThe Pleasures of Homemaking says
Welcome back! The candlesticks look lovely and so easy to do!
Manuela
View CommentSarah says
Barb,
View CommentGlad to see that you are back. I look forward to your tablescape. I didn’t get a tablescape posted this week, but hope to get back to doing something weekly again soon. Are you going to continue with your Tea Time Tuesdays? I just recently began my own blog, but would love to take part if you plan to continue with them. Hope you have a great weekend. ~ Sarah
cmluvs2stamp says
I just had to say, very nice! I saw the green lamp and about fell out, lol. I have that exact lamp! I inherited it when my grandmother passed. I have it now in my kitchen with a new lampshade. Too funny. Thanks for showing.
View CommentLiz says
Love the candlestick, very pretty! Thanks for sharing! ~Liz
View CommentKathleen says
Welcome back, Barb..
View CommentAdorable candle holder!
Lorna ~ Lace and Ivy Cottage says
Hi Barb, Welcome back! It’s so good to see one of my favorite bloggers again. I’ve been on break for a couple of months too, but I should be getting back either this week or next. I love your fall decor. Don’t you just wish this season could last longer? I can’t wait to see your tablescape!
View CommentLynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says
Barb, nice to have you back. You’ve been missed. This is just too cute for words.. on the list of things to do..hugs ~lynne~
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