Joyful Pumpkins
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Joyful Pumpkins

These stacked-up pumpkin pals will make you giggle right along with them.

From the book, Halloween Fun: 101 Ideas to Get in the Spirit

Stacked Up Pumpkins

What You Need:
Stacked Pumpkins
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This pile of pumpkins will delight
all your trick-or-treaters.

  • Large, medium, and small pumpkins
  • Spoon
  • Carving knife
  • Beaded garland
  • Candles
  • Long-handled matches

Instructions:

1. Cut the top off each pumpkin and scoop out the insides. Stack the pumpkins in descending order by size. Trim the top holes, if necessary, so they sit firmly together. Dismantle the trio.

2. Carve desired faces in the pumpkins. Place a candle in each pumpkin. Carefully restack the pumpkins.

3. Wrap the pumpkin trio with a long length of beaded garland.

4. Light the candles through the openings. Place the lid on the top pumpkin. Note: For safety, do not leave burning candles unattended.

Polka-Dot Pumpkin

What You Need:
joyful pumpkin
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  • Pumpkin
  • Gold spray paint
  • Purple glitter paint
  • Paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Lightly spray the top portion of the pumpkin with gold spray paint. Let dry.

2. Paint on polka dots with purple glitter paint. Let dry.

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