Easy Paper Pumpkins
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A fun and easy activity for any age.
Supplies
paper strips 1\2 to 1 1/2 inches thick
glue stick
toothpick or pipe cleaner
tea light or small rock
Cutting Your Paper.
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Take 2-3 of your paper strips fold them into thirds ,then cut on the folds.
Gluing Them Together
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glue one end of each strip into a round star shape like above.
Making the Pumpkin Shape
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glue all the strips together at the other end,it will make a round-ish shape .you can swish it to shape a shape you want.
Adding a Stem
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curl a small strip of paper on a toothpick or a pipe cleaner and glue it to the pumpkin.
Add a Weight
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If you want your pumpkin to stand you can add a weight like a tea light or small rock.