By Leah W .
DIY Fall Decor at ion Ideas
It ? s time for Autumn ! Here are some fun DIY fall decor ideas to help celebrate the season .
# 1 Pum pkin Carving This decoration requires the following : -Pumpkin -Carving knife -Pencil/ pen
-Something to put the pumpkin seeds in ( such as a bowl )
-Candle ( only necessary if making a Jack-o-Lantern )
-Adult Supervision ( never handle a knife without adult supervision )
Inst ruct ions :
1 . With adult supervision , carve out the top of the pumpkin .
2 . Next , scoop out the inside of the pumpkin seed and goop . Then , discard it in the container .
3 . Put the top of the pumpkin back on .
4 . Now with the pencil or pen , draw a face on the pumpkin .
5 . Again , ask an adult for supervision while carving out the face of the pumpkin using the drawing lines as carving references .
6 . Once finished , go ahead and put the candle in the pumpkin .
# 2 Paint ing Pum pkins
This decoration requires the following :
-Pumpkin -Paintbrushes -Paint -Paper towel or towel -Cup of water ( to clean brushes ) -Gloves ( optional , suggested to reduce mess )
Inst ruct ions :
1 . Place the towel or paper towel beneath the pumpkin to prevent a mess
2 . Pick some paint colors and paint a pattern . Making stripes using the natural lines of the pumpkin is a nice touch , but creativity is always encouraged !
3 . Remember to wash off the paintbrush each time before choosing another color .
4 . When finished painting , keep the pumpkin on the towel and leave it out to dry .
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