Build a Pumpkin Stand with a Rustic Feel for Fall

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Get the instructions for building a rustic fall pumpkin stand for your porch – perfect for holding Halloween candy, plants, or anything else you like!

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You can use this for a planter, for a candy holder, etc. I’m showing you how it could be displayed for Halloween. And where did we get this idea? The Do it Herself workshops at The Home Depot.

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Rustic Pumpkin Stand for Fall Gather These Supplies:

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Now we wanted our pumpkin stem to look “organic” just like our pumpkin. So at this time we clamped a small piece of wood down as well and turned it into a stem. Place stem in center of pumpkin and attach with glue and 2″ staples. Learn more

At this time we used our glue and 1″ staples to assemble the box

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We used spray primer to paint our box, our stem, and our pumpkin and get them ready for spray painting.

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Build a Pumpkin Stand with a Rustic Feel for Fall

Get the instructions for building a rustic fall pumpkin stand for your porch – perfect for holding Halloween candy, plants, or anything else you like!

You can use this for a planter, for a candy holder, etc. I’m showing you how it could be displayed for Halloween. And where did we get this idea? The Do it Herself workshops at The Home Depot.

Rustic Pumpkin Stand for Fall Gather These Supplies:

-Staples -Exterior wood glue -Measuring tape Circular saw or miter saw -Jigsaw -Staple gun -Clamps

At this time we used our glue and 1″ staples to assemble the box

We used spray primer to paint our box, our stem, and our pumpkin and get them ready for spray painting.

Swipe up to get the rest of the tutorial!

Swipe up to get the rest of the tutorial!

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