Dressed-Up PumpkinsNo. 2918 · The 2026 edition
wood spindle pumpkins
Create cute wood spindle pumpkins with paint and ribbon for a rustic fall decor.
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These wood spindle pumpkins are a quick and budget-friendly Halloween craft. Cut a spindle to 5 or 7 inches, paint the body orange (using colors like Pumpkin Patch and Poppy) and the top brown (Chocolate), then accent with a ribbon and glued-on leaf shapes. Display them alone or in a cluster for seasonal charm.
You'll need
Directions
- Cut the wood spindle to lengths of 5 inches or 7 inches.
- Paint the main body with pumpkin shades like 'Pumpkin Patch' and 'Poppy', and the top with 'Chocolate' brown for the stem.
- Tie a piece of ribbon around the neck area.
- Cut leaf shapes from scrap ribbon.
- Use hot glue to attach the leaves.
- Place the finished pumpkins on display.
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