Wreaths & GarlandsNo. 5850 · The 2026 edition
rolled book paper pumpkin {Halloween decorations}
Turn an old paperback into a charming Halloween pumpkin with just a few supplies.
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Transform a discarded paperback book into a festive Halloween decoration. After removing the covers and trimming the top, roll the pages into a pumpkin shape. Lightly spray with orange and dark green ink, attach a twisted brown paper stem, and add a green ribbon for a finishing touch.
You'll need
Directions
- Remove the front and back covers from the paperback book.
- Using an exacto knife, trim the top of the book to make it shorter.
- Roll the pages of the book to form a pumpkin shape.
- Lightly spray the pumpkin with orange spray ink.
- Apply a small amount of dark green spray ink near the bottom.
- Twist half of a brown lunch sack to create a stem.
- Attach the stem to the center of the pumpkin using a few glue dots.
- Finish by adding green ribbon.
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