covered. Add a small branch in the middle for a stem. 5. Pumpkin Coffee Mugs Grab a white coffee mug and colorful Sharpie markers. Decorate the outside of the mug with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Personalize with a name or add a pumpkin saying like “Pumpkin spice and everything nice” or “Oh my gourdness!” Place in the oven directly on the grates while the oven is off. Then set the oven to 350 degrees. When the oven reaches that temperature, bake the cups for 30 minutes, and then shut the oven off. When it is done, let the cups completely cool in the oven before removing them. 6. Marbled Pumpkins For this project, you will need a clear storage box or a bucket filled with water, nail polish of various colors, and white craft pumpkins. I suggest wearing gloves for this project. Pour several drops of each color onto the surface of the water. Then draw lines through the nail polish to create some swirls. Hold the stem of the pumpkin and dip the pumpkin through the nail polish swirls, pushing it straight down and pulling it straight up. Let dry and display. 7. Jute Pumpkins This craft is simple and cute. Wrap jute twine around an empty toilet paper roll– 30-40 times. When done, gently pull off the roll, careful not to unravel it. Next, slide another piece of jute through the rolled up jute and tie it tightly. Place on a flat surface and fan the jute out to make a round pumpkin shape. Add a twig for a stem. To hold the stiff shape, spray with a clear varnish and let dry. ornaments from a craft store. Paint one side orange or white and let dry. If you choose to make jack-o’-lanterns, add the face with black paint. If you want a more farmhouse look, add gray paint with a dry brush to look more weathered. Add a coat of spray varnish on top to make it water-resistant. Use floral wire to weave through the pre-punched hole and wrap to make a stem. 8. Pumpkin Coasters Purchase pre-punched wood slice
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