book page pumpkins

Because I am completely not over the book page thing

and because it is the world’s easiest way to add autumn style to inexpensive plasticky pumpkins {and gourds}

I present you with a very simple, very kid-friendly, very un-original tutorial:

Here’s what you’ll need:

:: small faux pumpkins {I bought a bag of six for $8 at the craft store}

:: mod podge

:: book pages {the thinner the paper the better}

:: paint brushes & paper plate for the glue

STEP ONE: brush on some glue

STEP TWO: press paper to adhere

This is where having very thin paper comes in handy. Press the page into the creases of the pumpkin and cover with a coat of glue.

STEP THREE: keep adding paper until completely covered

STEP FOUR: let dry completely. The pages will look transparent when wet, but will dry opaque. No need for second coats.

Once dry, they make festive {yet neutral} fall decorations.

So grab a bag of pumpkins, tear up an old book, gather around a table with a friend or a kid and glue away. It’s pretty fun.

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