How to make a giant pumpkin

Our local paper told about a giant pumpkin grower who lives near us. I wanted to go see his giant pumpkins. If I remember correctly one of them was weighed in as the second largest in the state. By the time we got to see them, it was late at night and they had already been carved into jack-o-lanterns. These are NOT your average pumpkins. The paper stated as they were growing he put canopies over them to protect them, so they would have filtered light and he set mouse traps around the…

Hey guys- brand spankin new to this forum but see that you guys really know what you’re doin! So I’ve embarked upon a journey to creating my first big...

I've always wanted to try making large decorations for the Fall season and this tutorial by Hollywood Haunter on YouTube is exactly what I'm looking for! These giant pumpkins are made out of styrofoam and they look realistic. If you also want to learn how, then watch this video tutorial, and try making it at

I considered buying some giant fake pumpkins that I could use over and over again every Halloween, but when I went to buy them they were hundreds, and not really that big. So I decided to make them…

Wanting some more vines for another pumpkin patch (this time between two metal black cats at the front porch) but NOT wanting to make another foray into the woods for more vines, I tried to make fake vines and stems. This project would be good also for folks who don't have access to areas to collect vines or don't want to have encounters with large spiders and their webs or get multiple chigger bites (like I did getting vines for "Almost Instant Pumpkin Patches"). Finding real pumpkin stems…

Tamara on Instagram: "Have you been watching my stories lately? Many of you guessed that I am making giant pumpkins! I found these on social media last year and knew that I wanted to make them for my fall decor in the new house. Continue to follow along as I show you the process to make your own. Creative credit: @captainjeffmackay . . #giantpumpkin #papermachepumpkin #papermachepumpkins #diyfalldecor #falldecor #falldecordiy #pumpkin #pumpkins"

I love making big decorations for the Fall / Halloween season and this tutorial by Hollywood Haunter on YouTube is just perfect! These giant pumpkins are made out of styrofoam and they look realistic.

This paper mache pumpkin is the perfect project for someone who likes to get their hands dirty and spend some time absorbed in a crafting project! I love how th…

Tamara on Instagram: "Here is part 2 of the giant paper mache pumpkins. This has been a slow project because I have had so much going on. Hopefully, I can get them finished this week! Stay tuned… . . #giantpumpkin #giantpumpkins #diypumpkins #diypumpkindecor #papermache #papermachpumpkin"