Don't let those pumpkins go to waste!
Fall feels like it has come to a crashing halt for now. Temps are having a yo yo affect and those pumpkins, gourds, and squash are not going to last forever, so why not use them for something beautiful?
Today I am going to show you three different DIY projects, one for each that you can easily and quickly do to liven them up!
Here's how: Saw the gourd's tip off with small craft saw. Use a knife to scrape out the seeds and membrane at the top of the gourd. Pour water in and arrange a few flowers.
Squash:
Here's how: Place a bowl big enough to rest on the top of a large squash or pumpkin and trace a circle around the circumference with a grease pencil. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
Pumpkin:
Supplies
Medium-size pumpkin
6-inch pillar candle
Sprigs of bittersweet, preserved leaves, vines, or artificial berries
Sharp knife
Marker
Instructions
1. Snap or cut the stem off the top of the pumpkin. Placing the bottom end of the pillar candle on the top of the pumpkin, tightly trace the perimeter of the candle's bottom with a marker.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut vertically just inside the traced outline. The cut portion can then be discarded.
3. Wedge the candle securely inside. If you've cut the hole a bit too large, simply place a can or other object inside the pumpkin as a base for the candle. If necessary, keep the candle from tipping by wedging one end of a vine in between the candle and the cut edge.
4. Tuck in a few leaves and sprigs of vine around the base of the candle.
You can find these and many more festive decor at Better Homes and Gardens.
Enjoy your weekend!
