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T&T for Better Homes & Gardens Part III
October 21st, 2010
Things are moving fast and furious now as we get closer to the holidays and this week is the third leg of the Better Homes & Gardens contest. For this round, I, and the other three bloggers, were tasked with using either real or fake pumpkins to create a home decor item. I ended up creating large and small candle holders out of foam pumpkins.
I would have loved to use real pumpkins for this round but sadly due to the unseasonably cool summer here in the northwest, there were no pumpkins to be found in early September. I had never used a fake pumpkin so carving into foam was a bit nerve-wracking but I’m thrilled with the result! The best part, this project will last for years and seasons to come.
To add a little sparkle, I ended up coating the pumpkins in simmering gold glitter before placing the candles inside. I love the charm they add to a tablescape and how the light reflects off the glitter. Paired with the DIY Pumpkin Place Cards I shared earlier, you’ve got an autumnal table fit for entertaining! Check back tomorrow for the complete how-to instructions.
And don’t forget, you can see the rest of the projects and vote for your favorite at bhg.com!
October 21st, 2010 at 6:16 am
Those pumpkins are gorgeous! I LOVE the gold glitter on them for that extra, candle-lit glitter! Good luck!
October 21st, 2010 at 6:19 am
The sparkly gold is beautifully festive! Your photos are just lovely.
October 21st, 2010 at 6:51 am
That looks gorgeous. What a great idea!
October 21st, 2010 at 7:23 am
This is lovely!
October 21st, 2010 at 8:22 am
these are genius!! Great job!
October 21st, 2010 at 8:37 am
It looks incredible!
October 21st, 2010 at 9:04 am
THIS.IS. GORGEOUS!
Obsessed.
October 21st, 2010 at 9:07 am
Love this, Kathleen! So beautiful!
October 21st, 2010 at 9:41 am
Now those are seriously good looking pumpkin decorations – I love them!
October 21st, 2010 at 9:51 am
Those are my favorite!!! Good luck!
October 21st, 2010 at 10:11 am
Oh, I really love this idea!
October 21st, 2010 at 10:18 am
I think the glitter is amazing! I have seen this alot lately and would have never thought of it myself. Beautiful!
October 21st, 2010 at 10:21 am
I voted! These are fabulous! One question, how do you keep the glitter from shedding everywhere? Would love to make them but am worried my dining table is going to look like a rave gone bad
October 21st, 2010 at 10:33 am
THIS is absolutely beautiful!!! I adore this setting…. genius!!!
October 21st, 2010 at 10:51 am
These are just stunning! Voting for you now!
October 21st, 2010 at 11:02 am
these are amazing!
October 21st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
BEAU-TI-FUL!!!
October 21st, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Sooo pretty! I might have to copy that idea
October 21st, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I LOVE these! Great job!
October 21st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Your pumpkins are by far the prettiest and classiest…I hope you win!
October 21st, 2010 at 1:31 pm
These are amazing! I love the color of the sparkles — it’s somewhere between gold and silver, and it’s just perfect!
October 21st, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Oh my goodness, Kathleen! I LOVE LOVE these pumpkins, they’re gorgeous!
October 21st, 2010 at 8:36 pm
These are quite fabulous. Will there be a post about how to make these lovelies?
October 21st, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Great question Jessie! I’ve included this tip in tomorrow’s post too but the easiest way to set the glitter and prevent it from going everywhere is spray it with a bit hairspray.
Good luck!
Kathleen
October 26th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
They are really beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Where did you buy the pumpkins?
October 27th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I found the pumpkins at both JoAnn’s Fabrics & Craft and Michale’s. Hope that helps!