Instead, you’ve got the option to create a wide variety of effects simply by using paints.
Country Livingprovides a number of pumpkin-painting ideas - 68 of them, to be exact.
Among our favorites are the projects using autumn leaves.
Other types of stencils can be used to create patterns on your pumpkin.
Here’s a tip: use paint pens to fill in delicate details.
Or what about using candy bar wrappers?
It’s not fair to advertise Hershey Bars if all you’re offering is candy corn!
you’re able to also use pumpkins to literally spell out any message you’re trying to send.
Why not explore this harvest theme by using a pumpkin to hold a fall-themed flower display?
Ruffles and Rainbootssays you could easily turn a pumpkin into a flower vase.
Slice a small-to-medium-sized circle out of the top of the pumpkin, then scoop out those guts.
The floral arrangement will last for a few weeks, and slightly longer if you go the vase route.
We’ve got three words for you: pumpkin punch bowl.
Fill the bowl with warm apple cider, an autumnal sangria, or a party punch.
Another idea involving a hollowed-out pumpkin is to turn it into an ice bucket, as suggested byHGTV.
Or how about a pumpkin soup tureen?
If you know your pumpkin varieties, the ones they suggest are Cinderella or Rouge Vif d’Etampes.
Don’t over-bake, though, as a too-soft pumpkin won’t be able to support the soup!
