Dressed-Up PumpkinsNo. 1698 · The 2026 edition
How to Turn Your Pumpkins into a Stack-O-Lantern
Get ready to stack up some spooky style! This simple project lets you build a towering pumpkin display using paint pens and a glue gun.
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Transform ordinary pumpkins into a vertical display by drawing designs with Deco Art paint pens, carving base holes to fit the stems of the pumpkins below, and securing the stack with hot glue.
You'll need
Directions
- Sketch your chosen artwork directly onto the pumpkin's surface using the Deco Art paint pens.
- Use the paring knife or pumpkin carving knife to carve an opening at the base of each pumpkin, ensuring the hole is wide enough to accommodate the stem of the pumpkin that will sit beneath it.
- Apply hot glue to the carved base of each pumpkin and press them together to form your stack.
