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How to Make Coffee Filter Pumpkins for Your Fall Decor

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to start thinking about fall decorating. Pumpkins are a classic fall decor item, but why settle for the traditional orange pumpkin when you can make your own unique pumpkin decorations? In this article, we’ll show you how to make coffee filter pumpkins that are perfect for your fall decor.

Materials Needed:

- Coffee filters

- Orange food coloring

- Water

- Scissors

- Green pipe cleaners

- Glue

Instructions:

Step 1: Dye the Coffee Filters

Start by filling a bowl with water and adding several drops of orange food coloring. Stir the mixture until the water is a uniform orange color. Take a stack of coffee filters and dip them into the orange water, making sure they are completely saturated. Allow the filters to dry overnight.

Step 2: Layer the Coffee Filters

Once the coffee filters are dry, stack them on top of each other, making sure they are evenly spaced. Fold the stack of filters in half, then fold it in half again. Cut a small triangle out of the folded edge of the filters.

Step 3: Create the Pumpkin Shape

Unfold the coffee filters and fluff them up so they look like a ball. Gather the filters together at the center and twist a green pipe cleaner around them to create the stem. Cut off any excess pipe cleaner.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

Use a small amount of glue to attach a few coffee filters to the top of the pumpkin to create the pumpkin’s ridges. Cut some small leaves out of green construction paper and glue them to the stem. Your coffee filter pumpkin is now complete!

Ways to Use Your Coffee Filter Pumpkins

There are countless ways to use your coffee filter pumpkins in your fall decor. Here are just a few ideas:

- Arrange several pumpkins of different sizes on your mantel or dining table

- String a few pumpkins together to create a festive garland

- Attach a loop of ribbon to the top of a pumpkin and hang it from a doorknob or light fixture

Conclusion

Making coffee filter pumpkins is an easy and affordable way to add some unique fall decor to your home. With just a few simple materials and a little bit of time, you can create your own pumpkin decorations that are sure to impress your guests.