How to Make a Cork Pumpkin

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Spruce up your shelves for fall with these adorable cork pumpkins. Make several and paint them in different shades of orange for a dynamic autumn display.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 20 minutes
Age range: 12 and up

Things you’ll need:
Corks
Orange paint
Foam brush
Hot glue gun
Hot glue sticks
Artificial leaves

Things to do:
1. First, arrange your corks in a pumpkin shape. Make sure they’re all facing in the same direction, large side out.
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2. When you’re happy with your shape, use hot glue to attach the corks.
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3. Use a foam brush to paint the front of your corks orange.
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4. Use hot glue to attach a single cork to the top of your pumpkin. This will be your stem.
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5. Add an artificial leaf to the top.
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6. Display your cork pumpkin proudly!
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