This summer I bought a few small terra cotta pots for various projects. While I was putting those projects together, the idea of using a pot and a lid for a pumpkin came to mind. This is truly a quick and incredibly easy project. I love how my Five Minute DIY Pumpkin Candy Dish turned out.
I used a five inch pot that I purchased at Lowe’s. I already had the twine on hand. For the stem, I pulled one from a pumpkin that I had in my fall craft stash. I used a floral wire cutter to make the bottom of the stem even.
A dot of hot glue was placed on the lower end of the stem and the twine was wrapped around it. I clipped off the small piece of plastic from the end of the stem.
I wanted to make sure that the stem would hold up to being used as a handle for the candy dish, so I used E600 glue instead of hot glue. I added a small circle of glue to the center of the lid.
It looked a little plain with just the stem. Looking through my fall craft stash, I found several leaves. I like the colors of this one. I added another bit of glue to hold it in place.
Terra Cotta is a great surface to use chalk on. I wrote “Happy Fall” on the front of the pot with a peach colored piece of chalk.
The last step was to fill it with candy. I like using candy with wrappers in gold, but candy corn would be a fun look for it, too. I know that candy corn would not be eaten at my house. Rolos and Peanut Butter Cups will need to be replenished a few times.
If you’re looking for a very quick and easy craft idea, this is for you!
Five Minute DIY Pumpkin Candy Dish
Materials Used for Terra Cotta Pot Pumpkin Candy Dish
- Terra Cotta Pot and Lid
- Twine
- Faux Leaf
- Old faux pumpkin stem
- E6000 glue
- Chalk
Any size pot and lid would work for this. I think a large one filled with candy with a Halloween Pumpkin face drawn on the pot would be cute for a Halloween Party. I may have to make one of those, too.
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Five Minute DIY Pumpkin Candy Dish
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Linda at Mixed Kreations says
What a cute little candy dish! I’ve been seeing lots of pumpkin made out of terra cotta pots. Going to have to get me some and give it a try.
I’ll have to remember to try out the 6000 glue in some of my projects. I am finding out hot glue doesn’t always work.
Beverly says
Thanks, Linda! It was a fun little project to put together. E6000 is a great glue for added strength that hot glue just doesn’t match.
Laurie says
This is a super cute and creative candy dish! A fabulous idea to turn the terra cotta pot into a pumpkin! Pinning and sharing!
Beverly says
Thanks! It was super easy and turned out to be a fun little candy dish for fall. Thanks for sharing!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Very cute! The best part is, of course, all the chocolate goodies inside!! Visiting from funtastic Fridays party.
Beverly says
Thanks, Victoria! Yep, the chocolate is the best part! Thanks for stopping by.
Debrashoppeno5 says
This is so adorable. I love clay pot crafts.
Beverly says
Thank you, Debra. I’ve enjoyed using them for some crafts lately.
Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
Your candy dish is just adorable and you filled it with my favorite candy. Perfection!
Beverly says
Thanks, Sharon! Both of those candies are favorites of mine, too.
Angie ~ ambient wares says
Love how this is truly a quick and easy project! Great gift idea too!
Beverly says
Thanks, Angie. I love quick and easy! It would be a fun gift idea.
Clearissa Coward says
Beverly, what an absolutely adorable DIY. I love it. Thank you for partying with The Blogging Grandmothers. I have shared your article on social media.
Beverly says
Thank you, Clearissa! It was a fun little project to make. Thank you for the party and for sharing!
Jess says
What a cute idea!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
Thanks, Jess! I appreciate the party.
Julie says
that is a great idea and so cute. thanks for sharing at c&c with J&j.
Beverly says
Thank you, Julie and thanks for hosting the party!
Mary says
Beverly that is such a clever and super cute idea. I really like the idea of using the twine to give texture to the pumpkin! Great idea!!
Beverly says
Thank you, Mary! It was fun and easy!
Sandra L Garth says
It just so happens that i have a few terra cotta pots collecting dust. Perfect timing!
Beverly says
These are super easy and quick to make.Glad you like the idea, Sandra!
Jamie says
CUTE IDEA. GREAT WAY TO HIDE YOUR CANDY STASH 🙂 I’m bringing back my Monday link party @ DIY Home Sweet Home (first one will be Oct. 16th) and I would love for you to stop by and link up YOUR CANDY DISH! http://diyhshp.blogspot.com
Beverly says
Thanks, Jamie! I didn’t think of it that way, but yes, it is a great way to hide the candy stash! 🙂 Thanks for the invite, I’ll be sure to stop by when your party opens.
Grammy Dee says
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Beverly says
Thanks, Dee! I appreciate it! I’ll be by the party soon!