Last Minute Pumpkin Hack You Can Do In 5 Minutes!
4 Materials
$11
5 Minutes
Easy
Halloween is just a few days away, so for everyone who hasn’t carved their pumpkin yet, this project is for you! It takes only 5 minutes with the fake pumpkins (and just 20 minutes when you use real pumpkins), and the Jack-o-Lanterns come out looking so cute. Step 1: Grab a fake pumpkin and a drill
I used a drill, an LED light, a knife, and a fake pumpkin. This year I decided to use fake pumpkins because they can be used again and again each year. Also, to be honest, I haven’t ever used fake ones in the past and I was curious and excited to see how they worked out. Step 2: Drill your design into your pumpkin
Believe it or not, I did not sketch out any of these designs I just sort of winged it -- if you feel more comfortable making marks to follow, just use a pencil . I made a hole in about the center and then switched the drill bit for some larger holes.
I actually used a small spade bit for some of the larger holes. I just kept switching the drill bits and working in a circular motion.
For some of the other designs, I wrote the word "BOO!", I added small and large dots down the ribs, I made a more traditional Jack-o-Lantern face, and I made a pretty sash (just out of frame in the video). So basically, the possibilities are endless, and the amount of time it saved is crazy. Step 3: Cut a hole in the bottom of your pumpkin
Because I used a fake pumpkin, I could easily cut a hole in the bottom, so I choose to do just that. Step 4: Add a light
I used a small LED light (the kind our family uses for camping). I decided to try and make these five Jack-o-Lanterns in the simplest way possible this year, that’s why I used fake pumpkins, a drill and LED lights. Even I was surprised how fast and easy it was to make them.
And look how stunning they turned out! If you're looking for some last minute party Halloween décor or Halloween party decorations this is the fastest way to give your house some Halloween flavor.
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Thanks, might try and get some sent over .
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I wish your posting would give info on the EXACT LED light you used, etc. When you are directed to Amazon, it shows so many kinds that it is hard to know which one to choose. Same for the pumpkins.
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