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Northwoods Mini-Pumpkin Project

Photo ©1999-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating GuideFollow these step-by-step instructions for an easy fall decoration. Display this mini-pumpkin arrangement on a small table or shelf, or make several for party favors or placecards.
Design credit and special thanks to Paula Fashempour, FTD Master Florist and Master Designer, The Little Green House Florist, 1-800-909-5352.

Materials Needed
For each arrangement:
  • Mini pumpkin
  • Preserved real (or silk) fall leaves
  • 3 stalks of wheat
  • Ribbon for Bow (click for tutorial)
  • 24 gauge wire to make bow
  • Hot glue gun

Photo ©1999-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Photo ©1999-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Leaf clusters
First, plug in hot glue gun. Then, from a stem of preserved real leaves (or silk leaves), clip off clusters of 2-3 small leaves. Pick up 2 of these leaf clusters and arrange them in your hand with stems together.
Photo ©1999-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Wheat
Place wheat stalks over the leaf clusters in your hand. Cut extra length off the bottom of the wheat stems.
©1999, Glenna J. Morton - #991024GJM - FallPROJ001a
Go on to finish the Northwoods Mini-Pumpkin project. . .

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About's Interior Decorating Guide


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