Crafty Little Candles For Your Fall Table

'Tis the time of year to take down those umbrellas and bring in those lawn chair cushions!  It is the season for hot apple cider, pumpkins, scarecrows and cozy family time around the table.  

Last week, I was admiring the beautiful pallet of color on the trees and I decided that I wanted some of that color on my dining room table.  I almost always have a candle of some type burning.  I love the way the warm glow flickers against the walls.  It reminds me of having a fireplace in our home when I was a little girl.

I decided to combine the two things that I love most this time of year and these lovely little candle holders are the result!  Well, I actually farmed out the creative part to my mom and my granddaughter.  This  project requires very little time and is so simple that it makes a great kid project as well!

I hope that you will try this as it adds a beautiful warmth to any room and brings the fall outdoor colors right to your table!

What you will need:

Smooth sided jar (I used a pint size)

1 jar Modge Podge ( You can purchase this from any craft store)

Small Foam Brushes

Fall leaves, artificial or real ( If you are using artificial, be sure they are bendable and pliable)

Twine or jute for tying bows on top of jar

Use your foam brush to apply Modge Podge to the underside of a few leaves

Coat the outside of the jar with a thin layer of Modge Podge.  Let leave sit for a minute or two until they are tacky. Arrange the leaves in a pretty pattern on the outside of the jar, being sure to leave spaces so that the candle light can flicker through.  Cover the leaves and jar with 2 more layers of Modge Podge and let dry.  Tie twine ribbons on the tops of the jars and insert a tealight candle or a battery operated candle.

Happy Harvest!

Julie Atkins

Milkweed Farms