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Upcycled & RecycledNo. 9836 · The 2026 edition

Soda Bottle Pumpkins

Turn empty soda bottles into festive pumpkin decorations with just a few craft supplies.

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Soda bottle pumpkins have never been this crafty!
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Transform a 2-liter orange soda bottle into a cute pumpkin decoration! Cover the label with orange construction paper, draw a jack-o'-lantern face, and add green ribbon for a stem. Finish with a small bow for extra charm.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Start with a full 2-liter bottle of orange soda.
  2. Cut a sheet of orange construction paper to match the height of the bottle, then wrap it around to hide the label and secure with tape.
  3. Use a black Sharpie to draw a jack-o'-lantern face onto the paper.
  4. Tie a piece of green ribbon around the bottle cap for a stem effect.
  5. For extra decoration, attach a small green bow to the top of the bottle.

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