Turn a Bounty of Apples Into a Glowing Centerpiece
Short on funds and looking for a clever centerpiece idea? Head for the produce aisle! These tea light candles tucked inside apples create a pretty glow that looks gorgeous with most any decor.
DIY Apple Tea Lights
Short on funds and looking for a clever centerpiece idea? Head for the produce aisle. These tea light candles tucked inside apples create a pretty glow that looks gorgeous with most any décor.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Materials Needed
- apples
- pumpkin carver
- tea lights
- cutting board
Trace Outline
Place a tea light candle on top of an apple and lightly trace around it with the carving tool. Remove the candle and cut the outline.
Step 1 - Trace Outline
Place a tea light candle on top of an apple and lightly trace around it with the carving tool. Remove candle and cut the outline.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Carve Apple
Cut into the apple, then remove the first bit. Continue using the carving tool to remove the inside of the apple so that the tea light will fit snuggly inside. Be careful not to over-carve!
Step 2 - Cut Away Apple
Cut into the apple, then remove the first bit. Continue using carving tool to remove the inside of the apple so that the tea light candle will fit snuggly inside. Be careful not to over-carve!
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Insert Candle
Remove the candle from its plastic cylinder. Insert the candle into the apple. Create a grouping on your table for more impact. The more, the better!
Step 3 - Insert Candle
Remove the candle from its plastic cylinder. Insert the candle into the apple. HINT: Create a grouping for more impact. The more the better!
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
