Sapient Conglomeration: Halloween Candle Decorations

I am a bit of a candle freak. I don't always burn them. If I get the right candles, I can simply open the sealed container that I keep them in the smell fills the room. I tend to have extreme changes of moods and mood decides the scent I desire and it's easy to switch the scent of the room by switching containers.

For the holidays, most people go with the cutesy candles that follow a holiday theme. I find most of those are pretty stinky. Why not utilize your favorite candles by incorporating them into the seasonal decor. Check out some of these fall and Halloween ideas.

How simple is this one? And cute too. You can purchase cinnamon sticks at craft stores and markets, twine at almost any craft or hardware store, and use your favorite candle for the center piece and - voila - you have a candle that you can use for Halloween and through the New Year. Cheap, easy, long lasting and darn cute in a group setting. Remember to pick a candle that will accent the smell of the cinnamon.

Again, this is a candle decoration that could be used for most any holiday. Your table setting will set the theme. I love the black plates and clear accents. Perfect for Halloween. Make it fall colors for Thanksgiving. And you can go red and green for Christmas holidays. Add a bit of small items for more accent if needed.

You can't tell me that this isn't just too darn cute. Again inexpensive to make. Pipe cleaners, that you can order online right here, mini pumpkins and your favorite candle. If you want these little holders to last a while, it may be wise to treat the pumpkin to preserve it a bit. Click here for a super easy pumpkin treatment that will work for pumpkins, large and small.

Candy corn is for more than munching. Look at these cute as can be candle holders. It's a no brainer that this project will just take minutes to complete. And what do you think this holiday decoration will cost you? Candy corn about $2.00 and cylinder vases can be ordered as a set for $21.99 or if you hunt through the Amazon Store, you will find some even better prices. As for the candles, you can find them at a dollar store for just that, $1.00 each OR you go to your favorite candle store, which would be my choice since I will be burning these.

And for my favorite, home made, candle holder for the holidays is -

The fresh apple, votive candle holder

Beautiful as a single piece or as a group.

Simply cut out the center of the apple. Make sure you start with an apple that will sit reasonably flat.

Add a votive or tea light candle and you are done. When the wax gets hot, you will pick up the scent of the apple. Pick a candle that is compatible with the apple.

That's a start with your holiday candle collection. I am sure there will be more to share soon.