How to Make a Paper Pumpkin

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If you haven’t got the time or patience to carve a pumpkin this year, these geometric paper pumpkins could be right up your street! They’re super easy to make, totally mess free and will add a modern twist to your autumn decorations.

This project is great for kids, and the simple step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow along. Get in the spooky spirit with this papercraft idea!

Project and instructions by Amy Buchanan

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You will need

Autumn Tones Premium Card A4 40 Pack

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Lime Green Polyester Felt Sheet A4

Is $ 1.49

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You will also need:

*Scissors

*Hot glue gun

*A ruler

*Tape

*Twigs

Step 1

Measure and cut six, 4cm x 28cm strips of card.

Step 2

Tape two pieces together, so you now have three 4cm x 56cm strips.

Step 3

Begin folding each strip into a concertina (folding it one way then back on itself).

Step 4

Tape the other ends together to make the strips into a circular star shape.

Step 5

Pinch the sides together and flatten the pieces into rosettes.

Step 6

Add hot glue to the centre and hold until secure.

Step 7

Hot glue the three rosettes on top of each other.

Step 8

Finish by sticking on a green paper or felt leaf and a forged twig stalk.

Step 9

Your paper pumpkins are now complete and ready to display in your home!

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