Last year I was reading through a magazine that had several of these type of pumpkins made from scrapbook paper. I thought...I can do that! So here they are with simple instructions.  I made quite a few in different sizes and shades and placed them all around the house, my office at work; I even gave away some as gifts.

What you will need:
12" x 12" scrapbook paper (assorted colors)
matching ribbon
hole punch
scissors


I started with sheets of 12" x 12" scrapbook paper and cut them into 1" strips (length depending on what size pumpkin you want). Fortunately we had access to a paper cutter for uniformity. For the larger one I used 16 of the strips and lined them up in my hand. I hole punched both ends of all the strips using a regular paper hole punch. Do your best to make sure the holes line up.

Next, tie a large knot (or you may need several) at the end of the ribbon you have chosen to match your pumpkin. Try not to make the end too bulky or your pumpkin may not sit up well but make it large enough to not slide through the hole. (thicker ribbon works better)Thread the ribbon through the strips on one end. Make sure you are starting from the correct side of the paper. I.E. in this black and white one I started from the "right side" pushing the ribbon through to the white (inside), so my knot becomes the outside bottom of the pumpkin.

Tie another knot on the other side of the paper. Then thread your ribbon through the other end (inside to out). Now, fan out the pieces a little to get an idea of the shape you want. If you want a "squatty", fat pumpkin - pull the ribbon tighter, for a rounder looser pumpkin - don't pull so tight. When you find the shape you are happy with, tie off the other end of the ribbon. (again, you may need several knots so it does not slip through the hole) Make sure you tie a knot on BOTH sides of the strips of paper so your pumpkin does not lose it's shape.

Tie a bow on top for the "leaf" look or add your own leaves or decor. Gently fan out the strips to the desired look. Use more strips for a fuller look, less for a more open look.

You can use 2 different colors, just alternate them when you stack the strips. I love the black and white and decorate my house in those shades for Fall.

Be creative, make different shapes and sizes. Perfect for your table setting. Enjoy!!

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