These 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-Free
September 22, 2018
Tiffany Pratt is the Queen of Craft. Known for her signature colourful style, she's brought her unique sense of design to HGTV Canada’s Buy It, Fix It, Sell It and Home to Win.
These 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-Free
I have to confess: I really hate pumpkin guts. Don’t get me wrong, I love the look of pumpkins on my front porch, but I just can’t deal with the goop. Instead, I’ll re-purpose materials lying around the house and other easy-to-find items to create gorgeous pumpkin lookalikes. Read on to learn how to create four easy (and affordable!) DIY pumpkins out of everything from bandanas to Mason jar lids. Bonus: they’ll last for years to come!
Tiffany Pratt is the Queen of Craft. Known for her signature colourful style, she's brought her unique sense of design to HGTV Canada’s Buy It, Fix It, Sell It and Home to Win.
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Bandana Pumpkins
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Upcycle ordinary household items to create this super-simple DIY bandana pumpkin. All the festivity of a Halloween pumpkin with significantly less goop!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkins
PHOTO 1 of 29READ LESS -Upcycle ordinary household items to create this super-simple DIY bandana pumpkin. All the festivity of a Halloween pumpkin with significantly less goop!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bandana Pumpkin: Materials
2/29Bandana Pumpkin: Materials
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Here’s what you’ll need: orange bandanas (or material squares that are 18"x18”), dry beans or lentils (2 cups per pumpkin), twine, green Bristol board, hot glue and scissors.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkin: Materials
PHOTO 2 of 29READ LESS -Here’s what you’ll need: orange bandanas (or material squares that are 18"x18”), dry beans or lentils (2 cups per pumpkin), twine, green Bristol board, hot glue and scissors.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bandana Pumpkin: Step One
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Lay the bandana out flat. Carefully pour the dry beans and lentils into the centre of the bandana (you can find bags of beans at any grocery store, or in your cupboard). The amount of beans you use will determine the pumpkin's size.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkin: Step One
PHOTO 3 of 29READ LESS -Lay the bandana out flat. Carefully pour the dry beans and lentils into the centre of the bandana (you can find bags of beans at any grocery store, or in your cupboard). The amount of beans you use will determine the pumpkin's size.Photo Credit: Koko PhtooSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bandana Pumpkin: Step Two
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Pull two opposite corners to the centre, and tie a knot. Repeat with the other corners.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkin: Step Two
PHOTO 4 of 29READ LESS -Pull two opposite corners to the centre, and tie a knot. Repeat with the other corners.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bandana Pumpkin: Step Three
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Now it’s time to make the top of the pumpkin! Wrap the twine around the base of the bandana knots. Continue to wrap the twine around the knots to create the base of the “stem”. This will hide your knots and create a stem feature that looks so cute!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkin: Step Three
PHOTO 5 of 29READ LESS -Now it’s time to make the top of the pumpkin! Wrap the twine around the base of the bandana knots. Continue to wrap the twine around the knots to create the base of the “stem”. This will hide your knots and create a stem feature that looks so cute!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bandana Pumpkin: Step Four
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Cut out a leaf shape from the Bristol board. Place the stem of the leaf against the twine. Wrap the twine around the leaf a few times to secure it in place. I used Bristol board to make the leaf, but you can create it out of any material you have on hand.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkin: Step Four
PHOTO 6 of 29READ LESS -Cut out a leaf shape from the Bristol board. Place the stem of the leaf against the twine. Wrap the twine around the leaf a few times to secure it in place. I used Bristol board to make the leaf, but you can create it out of any material you have on hand.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bandana Pumpkin: Final Product!
7/29Bandana Pumpkin: Final Product!
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And that’s how you make a mess-free bandana pumpkin! After you’ve enjoyed your pumpkin decor, unwrap them and make yourself a delicious lentil or bean soup. Way better than pumpkin guts, am I right?DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBandana Pumpkin: Final Product!
PHOTO 7 of 29READ LESS -And that’s how you make a mess-free bandana pumpkin! After you’ve enjoyed your pumpkin decor, unwrap them and make yourself a delicious lentil or bean soup. Way better than pumpkin guts, am I right?Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin
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You no longer have to feel pressured to make cake out of grandma’s Bundt pan. Upcycle it into a fun and reusable pumpkin decoration instead!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin
PHOTO 8 of 29READ LESS -You no longer have to feel pressured to make cake out of grandma’s Bundt pan. Upcycle it into a fun and reusable pumpkin decoration instead!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Materials
9/29Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Materials
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Here’s what you’ll need: small Bundt pan, orange spray paint, yellow or green acrylic paint, paint brush, ribbon, scissors, hot glue and a small log.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin: Materials
PHOTO 9 of 29READ LESS -Here’s what you’ll need: small Bundt pan, orange spray paint, yellow or green acrylic paint, paint brush, ribbon, scissors, hot glue and a small log.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Step One
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In a well-ventilated or outdoor space, spray-paint the Bundt pan and allow it to dry.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin: Step One
PHOTO 10 of 29READ LESS -In a well-ventilated or outdoor space, spray-paint the Bundt pan and allow it to dry.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Two
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Use the acrylic paint to coat the top of the small log. (You can find a small piece of wood on a park stroll – or ask a local carpenter to cut you a perfect stump!).DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Two
PHOTO 11 of 29READ LESS -Use the acrylic paint to coat the top of the small log. (You can find a small piece of wood on a park stroll – or ask a local carpenter to cut you a perfect stump!).Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Three
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Trim two pieces of ribbon (in the colours of your choosing) to create “leaves”. I chose bright shades, but you can use any combination of hues that make you happy. Since this isn’t a real pumpkin, you get to make the rules.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Three
PHOTO 12 of 29READ LESS -Trim two pieces of ribbon (in the colours of your choosing) to create “leaves”. I chose bright shades, but you can use any combination of hues that make you happy. Since this isn’t a real pumpkin, you get to make the rules.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Four
13/29Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Four
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Place the painted and dried Bundt pan face down, and hot glue the ribbon leaves near the hole. Put some hot glue on the base of the small log, and stick it inside the hole of the Bundt pan.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin: Step Four
PHOTO 13 of 29READ LESS -Place the painted and dried Bundt pan face down, and hot glue the ribbon leaves near the hole. Put some hot glue on the base of the small log, and stick it inside the hole of the Bundt pan.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Final Product!
14/29Bundt Pan Pumpkin: Final Product!
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TA DA! Your easy-as-pie bundt pan pumpkin is all assembled and ready to display!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeBundt Pan Pumpkin: Final Product!
PHOTO 14 of 29READ LESS -TA DA! Your easy-as-pie bundt pan pumpkin is all assembled and ready to display!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin
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You may want to dive into some pumpkin-spice goodness after creating these simple Mason jar lid pumpkins. But trust me, you don’t want to eat these ones!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeMason Jar Lid Pumpkin
PHOTO 15 of 29READ LESS -You may want to dive into some pumpkin-spice goodness after creating these simple Mason jar lid pumpkins. But trust me, you don’t want to eat these ones!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Materials
16/29Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Materials
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Here’s what you’ll need: orange spray paint, twine or ribbon, 10-12 Mason jar lid rings, small bundle of cinnamon sticks, pine needles and scissors.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeMason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Materials
PHOTO 16 of 29READ LESS -Here’s what you’ll need: orange spray paint, twine or ribbon, 10-12 Mason jar lid rings, small bundle of cinnamon sticks, pine needles and scissors.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step One
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Lay the Mason jar lid rings out flat on a drop cloth or newspaper. In a well-ventilated or outdoor space, spray paint the lid rings on both sides. Allow them to dry.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeMason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step One
PHOTO 17 of 29READ LESS -Lay the Mason jar lid rings out flat on a drop cloth or newspaper. In a well-ventilated or outdoor space, spray paint the lid rings on both sides. Allow them to dry.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step Two
18/29Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step Two
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Cut a piece of ribbon or twine, and thread it through all of the lid rings. Loop them to create a circle, and tie the twine nice and tight. The rings do not need to be perfectly spaced. The point of this DIY is that it looks homemade, so if the spacing is different, embrace it!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeMason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step Two
PHOTO 18 of 29READ LESS -Cut a piece of ribbon or twine, and thread it through all of the lid rings. Loop them to create a circle, and tie the twine nice and tight. The rings do not need to be perfectly spaced. The point of this DIY is that it looks homemade, so if the spacing is different, embrace it!Photo Credit: Koko PhotosSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step Three
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To create the pumpkin “stem”, use the hot-glue gun to fix the cinnamon sticks in the centre of your jar lid loop. Glue the pine needles beside the cinnamon sticks to create a leaf. I sourced cinnamon sticks from my local grocery store, and the sprig of pine on a walk with my dog. But again, you can use any materials you want to create this topper!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeMason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Step Three
PHOTO 19 of 29READ LESS -To create the pumpkin “stem”, use the hot-glue gun to fix the cinnamon sticks in the centre of your jar lid loop. Glue the pine needles beside the cinnamon sticks to create a leaf. I sourced cinnamon sticks from my local grocery store, and the sprig of pine on a walk with my dog. But again, you can use any materials you want to create this topper!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Final Product!
20/29Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Final Product!
20/29Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
How cute is this DIY project?! Using a few simple everyday items and your imagination, these pumpkins promise to bring autumn cheer to your living space.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeMason Jar Lid Pumpkin: Final Product!
PHOTO 20 of 29READ LESS -How cute is this DIY project?! Using a few simple everyday items and your imagination, these pumpkins promise to bring autumn cheer to your living space.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin
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Clear your shelves of those romance novels that are collecting dust, and instead create a beautiful piece of autumn decor that you'll want to display year after year.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin
PHOTO 21 of 29READ LESS -Clear your shelves of those romance novels that are collecting dust, and instead create a beautiful piece of autumn decor that you'll want to display year after year.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Materials
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Here’s what you’ll need: paperback book, strip of corrugated paper, ribbon, pipe cleaners, acrylic paint, orange spray paint and hot glue.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Materials
PHOTO 22 of 29READ LESS -Here’s what you’ll need: paperback book, strip of corrugated paper, ribbon, pipe cleaners, acrylic paint, orange spray paint and hot glue.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Step One
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In a well-ventilated space, spray paint the edges of the paperback. Open the book and spray the inner edges as well. Once the paint is dry, loosen the pages to make sure they don't stick together.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Step One
PHOTO 23 of 29READ LESS -In a well-ventilated space, spray paint the edges of the paperback. Open the book and spray the inner edges as well. Once the paint is dry, loosen the pages to make sure they don't stick together.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Step Two
24/29Paperback Pumpkin: Step Two
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Paint the strip of corrugated paper with the acrylic paint and allow to dry. This will be used as the top of your pumpkin.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Step Two
PHOTO 24 of 29READ LESS -Paint the strip of corrugated paper with the acrylic paint and allow to dry. This will be used as the top of your pumpkin.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Step Three
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Use the hot glue gun to secure the front and back cover together, creating a circle of pages. If some pages are more exposed than others, you can use your acrylic paint to add dashes and other motifs for a fun, artsy effect!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Step Three
PHOTO 25 of 29READ LESS -Use the hot glue gun to secure the front and back cover together, creating a circle of pages. If some pages are more exposed than others, you can use your acrylic paint to add dashes and other motifs for a fun, artsy effect!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Step Four
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Roll the corrugated paper to create a stem, and glue it in the centre of the paperback pumpkin.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Step Four
PHOTO 26 of 29READ LESS -Roll the corrugated paper to create a stem, and glue it in the centre of the paperback pumpkin.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Step Five
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Cut the ribbon into a few small pieces and hot glue them flat against the pages, around the top centre of your pumpkin. Wrap two pipe cleaners around the paper pumpkin stem. Use your finger or a pencil to curl the pipe cleaners.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Step Five
PHOTO 27 of 29READ LESS -Cut the ribbon into a few small pieces and hot glue them flat against the pages, around the top centre of your pumpkin. Wrap two pipe cleaners around the paper pumpkin stem. Use your finger or a pencil to curl the pipe cleaners.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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Paperback Pumpkin: Final Product!
28/29Paperback Pumpkin: Final Product!
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And there you have it! A simple and fun way to clear out some shelf clutter and upcycle those old books we all have lying around.DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreePaperback Pumpkin: Final Product!
PHOTO 28 of 29READ LESS -And there you have it! A simple and fun way to clear out some shelf clutter and upcycle those old books we all have lying around.Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
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DIY Pumpkins, 4 Ways
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These goop-free and reusable pumpkins will add stylish fall vibes to your living space – whether used outdoors or in. And they look even better together. Happy creating!DIYThese 4 DIY Pumpkins by Tiffany Pratt Will Keep Your Fall Decor Gorgeously Goop-FreeDIY Pumpkins, 4 Ways
PHOTO 29 of 29READ LESS -These goop-free and reusable pumpkins will add stylish fall vibes to your living space – whether used outdoors or in. And they look even better together. Happy creating!Photo Credit: Koko PhotoSource: www.kokophotos.com
