How to Make Pumpkin Favors for Halloween

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut out as many circles of orange cardboard as you have guests.

   The circle will form the diameter of each pumpkin and should measure about 3"/7 centimeter (2.8 in) across.
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   Step 2: Cut out circles of crepe paper or tissue paper three times as large as the cardboard circles.

   Cut one to match each cardboard piece. , Gather the edge of the big crepe paper circle and pull into a bag-shape. , Shape a little with your hands to create a pumpkin shape.
   
   Tie a knot at the top of this bundle. , Twist the ends of paper that are above the tie into stem-like lengths and glue so that they cannot unravel. , Again, make enough for each pumpkin.
   
   Attach by gluing. , Be gentle and don't push too hard and don't use markers that will run on the crepe or tissue paper.
   
   Stick-on features might be a better option. ,
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   Step 3: Place the cardboard circle into the center of the crepe paper circle.

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   Step 4: Stuff the crepe paper tight with cotton wool balls.

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   Step 5: Make a pumpkin stem.

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   Step 6: Cut out a green leaf shape from the green paper.

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   Step 7: Outline pumpkin faces on each pumpkin with markers.

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   Step 8: Use as decorations for Halloween.

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