Lightly draw flower design around window with a pencil, and use linoleum carving tool to etch out. Cut a circular window, and insert toothpicks (shortened if necessary) to create window muntins. Cut half to two-thirds off of a wood round attach to pumpkin, above the door to create an awning.Ĭut a hole in the bottom of a small brown or green acorn squash scoop out the pulp and seeds. Hot-glue mini glass balls into acorn caps to create lights attach to pumpkin with hot-glue. Insert the door into the opening and hold in place with toothpicks. Lightly draw flower design on either side of door with a pencil, and use linoleum carving tool to etch out. Etch lines in the door with a linoleum carving tool, and insert toothpicks (shortened if necessary) to create window muttons. Cut out the door and circular door window. To make: Cut a hole in the bottom of a medium-size blue Hubbard squash scoop out the pulp and seeds. Little hands will love helping create this sweet little gourd cottage and keeping an eye out for the gnomes that are surely going to move in. You porch, party, and seasonal decor will surely be the talk of the town! Once you've decorated the house with pumpkins maybe it's time to start thinking about throwing a fun Halloween party so all your friends and neighbors can come admire you handiwork. Whether you go with one of the multiple easy pumpkin carving ideas or opt for an easy painted pumpkin, your gourds will give neighbors pumpkin to talk about. You might even want to leave the pumpkin bookshelf tree, staircase liners, and pumpkin-carved flames for your fireplace on display all season long!Īs always, we included ideas for both refined and rustic country looks, including a Mason jar pumpkin lookalike, a cross-stitch pumpkin, pumpkins based on your favorite collectable, and best, of all, a painted and a Washi tape quilted pumpkin-enough said. So let your crafting skills shine this October 31 and think outside the box with these genius Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas.īe it a monogrammed front porch fixture, adorable DIY animals, or prize ribbons made from mini pumpkins, make downright gourd-geous decor for the inside of your home. From lanterns to votives and even a wood-burning stove! Seems like this might be the year to get super creative with your pumpkin decorating. You might not know, though, that you can truly transform the bright orange (or white or blue or tan) seasonal staple into absolutely anything you please. From pumpkin recipes and spiced beverages to jack-o'-lanterns and mums, everyone knows that fall and pumpkins are practically synonymous.
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