DIY Paper Pumpkin From Old Book Pages

Creating paper pumpkins from old book pages is a fantastic way to add a touch of literary charm to your fall decor. By upcycling pages from a beloved old book, you can give new life to forgotten stories and create unique decorations that are both eco-friendly and stylish. The process of transforming delicate book pages into intricate pumpkin shapes truly showcases the beauty in simplicity. Whether you're crafting these pumpkins for a cozy book nook or to adorn your Thanksgiving table, each one becomes a tiny work of art with a story to tell. So, grab your scissors, glue, and a dash of creativity, and let those old book pages inspire you to transform them into delightful paper pumpkins that will surely bring warmth and character to your space.

Supplies Needed

• Old book pages
• Brown craft paper
• Green tissue paper
• Twine or rope
• Rubber bands
• Orange spray paint
• Scissors

Remove a stack of 40-50 pages from a book, leaving the glue binding intact.

Use a ruler to measure a straight line across the top and outside of the pages creating a square shape.

Cut the top half of the pages off and trim off the excess outside page so it is an even square.

Now, section off the pages into 10-12 groupings of 4-5 pages each and begin rolling them inward toward the spine of the book.

Roll some in one direction and others the opposite direction until the entire set of pages has been rolled and formed into a circular shape.

Using a rubber band, secure the pages into a circle.

Now, spray the outside of the pumpkin with orange spray paint leaving it rustic by not coating it completely in the paint.

Once the paint has dried, roll a piece of brown paper or cardboard into a tube.

Stick into the open middle of the pumpkin. Glue in place if needed.

Now, using a piece of green paper or tissue paper, tie "leaves" around the brown stem.

Wrap a length of twine around the center of the pumpkin 2-3 times.

Tie the ends of the twine into a bow.

Now you can display your pumpkin!