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Dressed-Up PumpkinsNo. 5889 · The 2026 edition

Halloween Mummy Pumpkin

Turn a plain pumpkin into a spooky mummy with just cheesecloth and googly eyes!

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Halloween Mummy Pumpkin
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This simple craft transforms a pumpkin into a Halloween mummy. Using cheesecloth strips and large googly eyes, you can create a fun, wrapped-up decoration. Hot glue secures the fabric while leaving the eyes peeking through.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Start with a pumpkin of your choice.
  2. Attach large googly eyes to the pumpkin using hot glue.
  3. Cut cheesecloth into strips roughly one inch wide.
  4. Drape the cheesecloth strips around the pumpkin, ensuring the eyes remain visible and leaving some gaps.
  5. As you wrap, apply hot glue to the back of the pumpkin to hold the strips in place.
  6. Add small glue dots on the front and bottom areas to fully secure all strips.

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