Rustic Wood Pumpkins

Directions

1. Measure and saw your 4×4 lumber into four separate blocks. Start with a base block measuring roughly 4 inches on each side, then cut the remaining pieces so they are approximately 1.5 inches taller than the one before it. Smooth out any splinters or rough spots with sandpaper.
2. Load your brush with Decoart Chalky finish paint in Everlasting or Inheritance, then wipe away the excess on a paper towel until the bristles are nearly dry. Lightly sweep the brush across the wood surfaces to achieve a faded, whitewashed look that still reveals the natural wood grain. If you need a deeper orange tone for one of your pumpkins, mix in a touch of bright orange Americana paint with the Inheritance shade.
3. Position your drill at the center of the top face of each wooden block. Using a large 1/2″ bit or a spade bit, bore a hole about 1 inch deep into the wood.
4. Take a small branch and fit it into the drilled opening to serve as the pumpkin stem. Secure it firmly with hot glue if the fit feels loose.
5. Wrap a strip of green fabric around the base of the branch stem and tie it securely to complete the rustic look.