Showing posts with label candleholders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label candleholders. Show all posts

Sunday, November 6, 2011

10 Thanksgiving Centerpiece & Wreath Ideas

Table centerpiece ideas for Thanksgiving dinner! These are some easy and creative ideas for making centerpieces at home from candles and votive. It is eye catching and goes perfectly with the theme of harvest and family dinner. Interesting use of corn, beans, chestnuts, fall leaves etc to create some simple and stylish centerpieces for your thanksgiving harvest table.

Love the artichoke candle votive. The bunch of candles look so cottage chic and are perfect for a lovely home cooked Thanksgiving dinner table.


Short on time? Just add a handful of different nuts to votive for this earthy gorgeous centerpiece display.


Best frugal sophistication for thanksgiving. Pick fallen autumn leaves and wrap them with a bit of twine for this fabulous orange glow. Perfect for decorating this winter!


Love this mantel. Use vellum paper cut in an extra long tapering triangle and wrap it around a votive or tall glass vase. The beautiful shades of orange totally syncs with autumn colors. Easy thanksgiving decoration.


Another variant, use dried beans and straw to create a lovely country style centerpiece. Love the burlap table runner for Harvest table. So charming!


Candle votive filler with corn, cranberries and fruits make for delightful inexpensive decoration.


Brunch of corn cobs tied with twine to create a unique Thanksgiving centerpiece.


Wreath are easy to make and these are some beautiful styles. Use craft store leaves and glue them on. Easy and super inexpensive.


Borrow from nature! These red berries branches have been twisted around with floral wire.


Collect fall colored leaves for crafting this wreath. Would look amazing for fall and winter!


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

20 Halloween pumpkin craft idea: Easy last minute!!

Halloween is here!! And I am sure all of us are looking for some fun ideas to decorate this fall. Pumpkin carving is a highlight for so many and rightfully so. I love the creativity and fun involved in planning, carving and finally watching it glow in the evening. Everyone has different skill levels, and carving is not always easy.  Getting kids involved makes everything more special. Here are simple craft ideas to involve your little ones too.

This post is specially for those who love impressing without too much mess and with little time. The ideas are great for entire family and there are a few great tips and tricks to get yourself a drool worthy result. Think spray paints, ribbons, cookie cutters and embellishments. Easy peasy craft ideas coming up here!!


How cute are these! And so versatile too..arrange them on a cake stand or in front of fireplace, use with table setting or even as little gifts for your co-workers. Adorable and easy for little fingers. :)


Love this arrangement! A fun way to use pumpkin as a cooler. The black and orange looks pretty impressive. The guys will surely have fun carving this one ;)


'Looking glass' spray can transform pumpkins into these gorgeous centerpieces! Use a white spray first to get the best effect. A stunning look with little hard work :-D


Witches black cat and pumpkin rolled into one. Love the piercing orange eyes and the pointed ears. Easy way to do would be to leave the stump of the 'body' pumpkin on and hollow the head to fit them together. Use knitting spokes to hold them better. Spray paint and done!!


Cut little bats out of layers of black craft paper. Let your little ones glue them on, or use black thumb tacks if feasible. Its zero carving and so fun. Little kids would love making it.


Martha Stewart is a genius with this one! A big mallet and cookie cutter is all you need to make awesome pumpkin displays. You cannot go wrong with this. Keep looking for interesting displays using this cheat :)


Simple cookie cutter used to cut holes and scooped out pumpkin holding a votive. Ta da!!


This display is so stylish! love how different colored pumpkins have been holed first and then re-plugged to make an impressive centerpiece/yard decoration. How fun would be to plug the holes :)


Once the holes are plugged and you are feeling a little confident, carve out simple flowers using stencils for help. Change the design by using square cutters too and make it more interesting.


Candy corn :) This makes me smile. Love how polished these look. Easy enough and ready in almost no time if you have prior spray painting experience. Last minute decoration.


No carving involved in this super fun display. Get hold of googly eyes, blingy jewels, thumb tacks and get decorating. Its spooky, within budget and ready in little time. A perfect diy for kids.


Maybe not spooky but oh so sophisticated! This looks like a store bought display but can be made with little supplies. All you would need is some golden craft paint , golden glitter dimension paint and some vellum leaves. I would love to make this!


Another simple and artistic display using small pumpkins. This would be great for fall and thanksgiving season too.


The pumpkins displayed together here look so festive. The different textures and designs are unique and should be left as they are to be appreciated as well.



Another outdoor display which is functional as well. Carve your house number, and instantly brighten up your door front!


Spray paint is a great for pumpkin projects. This has black sprayed, with designs etched/scratched out. Quite simple and country style chic. A unique way to use black and orange.


This is the simplest or all and yet looks so aesthetically pleasant. Line up your pumpkins even before you have had a chance to carve them.



Thursday, September 24, 2009

Home Accents: Candleholders and arrangements, the unique way !

Candles are everyone's favourite home accessory . And though it's not be difficult to get a set of candle you like, it is how you present them that shows your creativity !

Here I am presenting some ideas that will inspire you to create the perfect arrangement; These candle holders are unusual and really fun, I found them interesting and beautiful at the same time, so go ahead and get inspired :)


Birch wood is carved here into a set of candle stand, and votive candles are used in it. Totally earthy and has a lovely autumn feel to it. It can be absolutely free too ;)





All the inspiration one needs for this is an interesting birdcage. Simple rustic and absolutely charming !!






A fancy dinner planned? Get inspired..just scoop out some fruits and the most amazing table arrangement is ready. I totally dig this !




How about some spice ;) For a romantic evening or to simply jazz up the atmosphere..raid your kitchen for some spice and this is what you can achieve !





Have you got a collection of some vintage tea cans? or maybe some interesting boxes hidden away? Well, this simple arrangement asks for no more..get some flowers to add to the effect.




This simple arrangement is just some glass jars and paper doily..you could cut out a snow flake or any other design to adhere to the jar and what an effect. Simple and elegant !





This is the best and most stunning arrangement ever !!
All one needs to do is scrunch up some foil and place candles, you can even use left over candles in any size for it. See economical and OOK!



The arrangements I have presented here are mostly about recycling or upcycling. It can be simply a scrunched up foil or an old bird cage and even kitchen items. The next trio is just that, orphan cups and saucers, egg holders and glass bottles. I am amazed at the versatility of the candles, how they can transform old and drab into a stunning piece, please upcycle and recycle. You will love to show off your creativity and save environment too :)


Simple and stunning ! Get a bunch of egg holders and transform any corner into a masterpiece :)





A set of orphaned cup and saucer from the vintage collection? Something that holds a special place in your heart? Go ahead and make it into a enviable piece of art.



I love these candles with dried flowers and leaves on them, but you can use your favourite candles in this arrangement and watch the glass cast its soft glow !




I hope you have gathered some amazing ideas and are ready to make them your own ! Please let me know if you would like to share your pictures here. I would love that ! :)