PUMPKINS!!!

Walked into a grocery store today and saw a stack of pumpkins!! It took everything not to grab one or two, but it made me want something pumpkin right away. It also inspired me to go through the storage closet and get out all the fall decorations, and create more. One decoration that is super fun to make, involving a scooped out pumpkin (big or small) is a flower display.

Pumpkin Flower Displays are perfect for any counter, table, or placed on beside a fire place or in a corner for a fall look. There are a few ways to do this, but here are two that seem to do well.

PUMPKIN FLOWER DISPLAY

Materials:

• Wax
• Piece of cloth
• 1 medium sized pumpkin
• Vase to fit inside the pumpkin (optional)
• 1 or 2 bouquet of flowers (enough to cover the edges of the opening)   
• Charger or large flat glass plate to hold pumpkin

Directions:

1. Wipe the pumpkin with a wet cloth and dry it with a cloth.
2. Gut the pumpkin
3. Use a towel or cloth and rub a thin layer of wax around the pumpkin (this helps it last longer). Place the pumpkin on the charger.
4. Place the vase inside the pumpkin, fill with water (if not using a vase, use fake flowers, or add some water to the pumpkin).
5. Arrange the flowers making them completely fill the top of the pumpkin, showing no cut edges.

Another way to do this is to follow steps 1-3 but do not use a vase. Save the top of the pumpkin. Drill holes in a pattern or in rows around the pumpkin. Cut flowers to fit inside the holes, use multiple flowers if needed. Place a few larger flowers inside the top of the pumpkin, and place the top of the pumpkin back on somewhat lopsided. Place in desired spot, decorate with a large ribbon if wish to and enjoy!!! Happy Autumn!!!