Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you need a Thanksgiving centerpiece idea. While there are plenty of ideas to be found, not everyone is crafty. Don’t despair; fall tea light gourd votive holders are so simple to make children, under supervision, can help. 

About Gourd Votive Holders

Early evidence of squash consumption and use dates back through the late Prehistoric era. Ornamental squash was likely used as containers which are exactly what this Thanksgiving centerpiece idea is all about.  Gourds come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but the shape best suited for a fall candle DIY project are those that are low and rounded with a flat bottom.  You can also use other fruit, because yes, gourds are fruit, to use as fall tea light holders. If you don’t have access to gourds, try using apples, oranges or even pomegranates for your fall candle DIY project. 

How to Make Thanksgiving Centerpiece Candles

Your fall candle DIY project takes just five steps.  That’s all there is to creating fall tea light candle holders using gourds. Keep the DIY candle holders in a cool place to extend their life unless using them. Surround the Thanksgiving centerpiece candles with flowers which can also be placed in a variety of gourds.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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