College life can be hectic, making it difficult to uphold holiday traditions. However, decorating pumpkins is one childhood tradition that can fit into the schedule and budget of students. Below are a few quick, cheap and easy ideas.
Mummy pumpkin
Time: 5 minutes
Supplies:
• Pumpkin (approx. $4)
• Gauze (approx. $2)
• Tape or glue (approx. $1)
• Googly eyes (approx $1)
Directions:
1. Wash the pumpkin.
2. Adhere the end of the gauze to the pumpkin and wrap the roll around the pumpkin decoratively.
3. Attach googly eyes.
School spirit pumpkin
Time: 20 minutes, plus dry time
Supplies:
• Pumpkin (approx. $4)
• Outdoor acrylic paint in desired colors (approx. $2)
• Foam paintbrushes (approx. $1)
• Sponges (approx. $4)
• Newspapers
• Tray for paint
Directions:
1. Wash the pumpkin and prepare the paint tray.
2. Paint a base coat on the pumpkin. Try glow in the dark or metallic paints for more variety. For best results, allow this layer to dry before continuing.
3. Use circular sponges to write words or draw pictures on the pumpkin.
Pumpkin webs
Time: 15 minutes
Supplies:
• Pumpkin (approx. $4)
• Web (glow in the dark, black orwhite, approx. $1-$3)
• Decorations such as spider stickers (approx. $4)
• Sharpie markers in various colors (approx. $1)
Directions:
1. Wash and dry pumpkin.
2. Carve or write a message.
3. Add a spider web around the pumpkin.
4. Decorate the web.
For those wanting a more practical use out of their pumpkin, here are some additional ideas from marthastewart.com.
Pumpkin ice bucket
Time: 10 minutes
Supplies:
• Pumpkin (approx. $4)
• Knife
Directions:
1. Cut the top third of the pumpkin off.
2. Gut the pumpkin.
3. Wash the pumpkin, inside and out.
4. Add ice and your favorite beverages.
Pumpkin vase
Time: 10 minutes
Supplies:
• Pumpkin (approx. $4)
• Knife
Directions:
1. Cut the top third of the pumpkin off.
2. Gut the pumpkin.
3. Wash the pumpkin, inside and out.
4. Add a bouquet of real or fake flowers.
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