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How to Make a Paper Pumpkin

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Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
<10

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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Autumn Tones Premium Card A4 40 Pack Autumn Tones Premium Card A4 40 Pack
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You Will Need
* Orange Card
* Green Paper or Felt
* Scissors
* Hot Glue Gun
* Ruler
* Pencil
* Tape
* Twigs

Step 1
Measure and cut six, 4cm x 28cm strips of card.
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Step 2
Tape two pieces together, so you now have three 4cm x 56cm strips.
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Step 3
Begin folding each strip into a concertina (folding it one way then back on itself).
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Step 4
Tape the other ends together to make the strips into a circular star shape.
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Step 5
Pinch the sides together and flatten the pieces into rosettes.
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Step 6
Add hot glue to the centre and hold until secure.
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Step 7
Hot glue the three rosettes on top of each other.
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Step 8
Finish by sticking on a green paper or felt leaf and a forged twig stalk.
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Step 9
Your paper pumpkins are now complete and ready to display in your home!
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