How To Make Raffia Pumpkins

Today I am sharing these darling homemade raffia pumpkins and how to make them. The best part is that they were so cheap and easy to make!

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DIY Raffia Pumpkins

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> Dollar Store Raffia (one bag per pumpkin) > Scissors > Hot glue gun and glue > Inexpensive plastic pumpkins

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I started by removing them stems from both pumpkins.

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I glued strips of the raffia in the crevices of the pumpkins. I even tried wrapping the longer strips of raffia around the pumpkin.

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After the first few strips were glued on I measured from the top of the pumpkin to the bottom and cut several pieces the same length.

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I reattached the stem to the pumpkin and filled in areas with raffia that I had missed.

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How To Make Raffia Pumpkins

Today I am sharing these darling homemade raffia pumpkins and how to make them. The best part is that they were so cheap and easy to make!

DIY Raffia Pumpkins

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> Dollar Store Raffia (one bag per pumpkin) > Scissors > Hot glue gun and glue > Inexpensive plastic pumpkins

Supplies Needed

I started by removing them stems from both pumpkins.

I glued strips of the raffia in the crevices of the pumpkins. I even tried wrapping the longer strips of raffia around the pumpkin.

After the first few strips were glued on I measured from the top of the pumpkin to the bottom and cut several pieces the same length.

I reattached the stem to the pumpkin and filled in areas with raffia that I had missed.

Click below for the full article on everything you need to know about how to create your own DIY Raffia Pumpkins!

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