How to Make Detergent Jug Pumpkins
Recycle your orange laundry detergent or juice jugs for fun and whimsical pumpkins. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Hobby Paintbrushes
- Poster Paints
- Raffia
- Glues
- Sponges
- Scissors
- Permanent Markers
- Pipe Cleaners (brown)
- Permanent markers
- acrylic paints (green, yellow, black, red)
- small, hobby straw hats
Instructions
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Remove all labels from jugs and let dry.
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Paint cap green if needed.
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Cut leaves from a brown paper bag and sponge paint them with fall colors.
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Make curls with brown pipe cleaners. Wrap cleaner around a pencil and gently remove pencil.
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Paint face on side of jug with acrylic paint or permanent marker.
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Glue leaves and curls all around handle and lid.
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Attach a big raffia or bright ribbon bow to the top.
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Tips & Warnings
Fill jug about one-third full of sand and place along your walkway or steps.
Use a small straw hat found at hobby stores for a boy pumpkin, or decorate a lacy hat with sunflowers for a girl pumpkin.
