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Pumpkin

OK, I saw this at Archiver's and HAD to make it. I loved the idea so much that I signed up right away to be our 3d host before Halloween.

Directions are here, but I have some changes and some tips for you.

First, punch holes in the center of the 1" circles and as you assemble the layers, using the hot glue, and thread the entire thing on a bamboo skewer as seen below.

This is not the way they did it at Archiver's, but I held their version and it wasn't as stable. Remember, you're making something fabulous, and you'd like it to be around more than one season.

Second, score ALL the paper before you cut it. You'll thank me later. Scoring it afterwards takes forever and all I could think of was the time wasted.

I think this is super cute just with the orange paper, but really, how fabulous would it be with patterned paper?

OK, your challenge for this week is to make one of these adorable paper pumpkins and then post it so that I can see how you did. They take about an hour if you use my time saving tips :)

Have a great week!

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by RATS on October 18, 2011 at 11:22pm

Wow, this is cute.

Permalink Reply by Susanna Boyd on October 18, 2011 at 11:26pm

Josie, I LOVE you! Thanks for the sweet words :) It's totally easy -- try it!

Permalink Reply by RATS on October 18, 2011 at 11:28pm

I am going to. I just printed it. Will post my version soon.

Permalink Reply by Keely Yowler on October 18, 2011 at 11:36pm

I saw this at Archiver's, too! I've been wanting to make one. Your's looks fabulous, Susanna!

Permalink Reply by Magdalena on October 19, 2011 at 12:00am

Great idea just on time for the season!

Permalink Reply by Ginger on October 19, 2011 at 10:26pm

so cool, I can't wait to make one

Permalink Reply by Amy (Tethered 2 Home) on October 20, 2011 at 3:26pm

Ditto --- this is Cute!

Permalink Reply by Sylvia Blum on October 21, 2011 at 11:15am

oh my goodness.. this is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

Thanks for the inspiration, the link and the TIPS!!!

Permalink Reply by Penny Douphinett on October 21, 2011 at 11:31am

I love it! I've made mine, but I didn't have 8 pieces of orange cardstock (I've made a LOT of Halloween cards), so I used various K&Co papers with orange in them and one piece of Sassafras paper. Hope you like it!

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Permalink Reply by Susanna Boyd on October 21, 2011 at 11:51am

I love it!!! I like yours better than mine! So great!!!

Permalink Reply by Michelle Allen on October 22, 2011 at 11:33am

I love the papers you used. I almost did that with mine, but now I think I need to make another one!

Permalink Reply by Michelle Allen on October 22, 2011 at 11:32am

I saw this, and didn't have enough paper, so yesterday I ran out and bought some and here it is!n This is one of the cutest things I have ever seen! Thanks! Here is my attempt at it.