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Bring the season indoors with materials gathered from the garden or market. Each guide explains how to prepare, arrange, and care for the finished project.

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Three handmade pumpkins in carved wood, folded paper, and painted natural pumpkin on a wooden worktable

Autumn· 8 min read

Three Handmade Pumpkins for a Warm Autumn Table

Make three autumn pumpkins from a wood blank, folded paper, and a real pumpkin. Compare materials, follow illustrated steps, and style a low centerpiece that works through Thanksgiving.

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