# DIY Pumpkin Candles This DIY Project Turns Leftover Pumpkin From Halloween Into Thanksgiving Decor By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-pumpkin References: [earth911](http://www.earth911.com/inspire/diy/burn-the-halloween-midnight-oil-transform-halloween-into-diy-candles-for-thanksgiving/) If you are looking for ways to deal with leftover pumpkin, this DIY project helps you make Thanksgiving themed candles out of old gourds and small sized pumpkins. From Earth911, the craft instructions result in festive and seasonal decor. Using hollowed out leftover pumpkin, you can make waste-free and natural candles. You will need natural beeswax and lead-free wicks in addition to the mini pumpkins. After the gourd is hallowed out, you can place melted beeswax inside as well as the wick. This project allows you to reuse your Halloween decorations while also avoiding candles made out of artificial ingredients. In addition to giving your home a seasonal look, they also make great gifts this time of year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable DIY:** Creating homemade products using natural and waste-free materials presents opportunities for eco-friendly innovation. - **Upcycling:** Transforming leftover Halloween items into new decorative items encourages creative and resourceful thinking. - **Seasonal Crafts:** Engaging in holiday-themed DIY projects provides opportunities to tap into consumer demands for personalized and festive decorations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Developing sustainable and natural home decor products enables businesses to cater to the growing demand for environmentally conscious options. - **Arts and Crafts Supplies:** Creating and selling supplies such as beeswax, wicks, and crafting tools for DIY projects allows businesses to tap into the growing market of at-home crafting enthusiasts. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Offering personalized and seasonal DIY items as gifts presents opportunities for businesses to cater to the demand for unique and thoughtful presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bath Bomb Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-tealight.md) - [Pumpkin-Scented Seasonal Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrouille-candle.md) - [Zero-Waste Refillable Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filz.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [Refillable Candle Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fill-mill.md) - [Fall-Inspired Beeswax Taper Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeswax-taper-candles.md) - [Fall-Inspired Candle Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candier-fall-collection.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Candle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-advent-calendar.md)