Upcycled & RecycledNo. 6697 · The 2026 edition
DIY Trash Pumpkin: Turn Your Garbage Into This Unique Farmhouse-Style Decoration
Transform everyday household waste into a charming autumn accent with this simple project. By repurposing common items, you can craft a rustic pumpkin that adds farmhouse flair to your seasonal decor
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This guide outlines how to construct a decorative pumpkin using recycled materials. The process involves stuffing a plastic bag with crumpled newspaper, securing the handles with tape, and shaping the form with twine to create a ribbed texture. The resulting piece serves as a unique, eco-friendly farmhouse-style decoration.
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Directions
- Crumple sheets of newspaper and pack them tightly inside a plastic shopping bag. Secure the bag by tying its handles together in a firm knot.
- Lift the knotted handles upward and wrap masking tape around the base to hold them in place. Trim the excess bag material from the top using scissors.
- Wind twine around the bag, pulling each layer snugly to create vertical ridges that mimic a pumpkin's shape. Knot the twine ends securely to maintain the form.
