Post by Darcy Christensen on Sept 23, 2012 0:22:22 GMT -5
Unique Paper Pumpkin Centerpiece
Rescue an old book and turn it into a stunning piece of autumn decor in a few easy steps. Remove the front and back cover of the book and trace our pattern, available below, onto the first page. Place a cutting mat under about five pages and cut along the traced line using a crafts knife. Use the cut pages as a template to cut the rest of the pages.
Break the spine of the book by opening it in the center. Fold the spine back onto itself and hot-glue together; lay the book flat until the glue sets. Hot-glue the first and last pages of the book together near the spine. Secure each page with a bead of hot glue along the spine to begin forming a rounded fan shape. When you are halfway through the pages, switch to the other side of the book and repeat. Paint your pumpkin using orange and brown spray paint; add an artificial leaf and stem to finish the project.
Rescue an old book and turn it into a stunning piece of autumn decor in a few easy steps. Remove the front and back cover of the book and trace our pattern, available below, onto the first page. Place a cutting mat under about five pages and cut along the traced line using a crafts knife. Use the cut pages as a template to cut the rest of the pages.
Break the spine of the book by opening it in the center. Fold the spine back onto itself and hot-glue together; lay the book flat until the glue sets. Hot-glue the first and last pages of the book together near the spine. Secure each page with a bead of hot glue along the spine to begin forming a rounded fan shape. When you are halfway through the pages, switch to the other side of the book and repeat. Paint your pumpkin using orange and brown spray paint; add an artificial leaf and stem to finish the project.