2x4 wood pumpkins

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the blocks

   Cut the 2x4 into pieces 3 1/2 in, 5 in and 7 in long. Mix the sizes so groups look natural.

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   2

   Sand the edges

   Round every edge and corner with 80 grit, then smooth with 120. Softer edges read as pumpkin, not lumber.

3. 

   3

   Paint them

   Brush on 2 coats of paint, letting the first dry 30 minutes. Paint the ends too.

4. 

   4

   Distress a little

   Rub the edges with 120 grit once the paint is dry. Bits of wood showing through look rustic.

5. 

   5

   Add stems

   Snip twigs about 1 1/2 in long and glue one on top of each block.

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   6

   Tie on twine

   Wrap twine around the stem 3 times, knot it and glue a faux leaf under the bow.