How to Make a Pumpkin Man Decoration for Halloween

Are you looking for creative ways to decorate for Halloween and make your yard stand out? This easy to make pumpkin man is always a huge hit with party goers and trick-or-treaters alike. Many families stop by just to take pictures of their kids with my pumpkin man!

Materials:

3 pumpkins in descending sizes, large, medium, and small

1 smaller pie pumpkin for hat

Steel rebar rod

Dried corn leaves

Large, red, hot-type pepper or other decoration for the nose

Drill with large bit

Lights: two candles, battery push lights, or light strand

Sharp knife

First, figure out where your pumpkin man is going to stand. I laid my pumpkins on their sides because they were more stable that way. If you wish to stand them upright, cut the stem and slice off the top of the largest pumpkin. Push the rebar down through the large pumpkin, anchoring it to the ground.

Next, remove the stem and cut a slice off the top of the middle pumpkin. Cut a hole in the back of the gourd to remove seeds and pulp. Position the middle pumpkin over the steel rebar and thread onto top of big pumpkin. Drill two or three button holes through the front with a large drill bit.

Carve a hole in the back of the last pumpkin and remove pulp and seeds. Remove a round piece from the top for the pie-pumpkin 'hat'. Carve a scary or fun face with a hole to push the pepper nose through. Thread the third pumpkin onto the steel rebar. Glue or pin dried corn leaves around the top hole for hair and add pie-pumpkin hat.

Finally, add lights. The holes at the back of the pumpkin man's head and body should allow for easy access. You may use candles but I prefer non-flammable lights because small children are drawn to my pumpkin man decoration and I don't want any costumes to accidently catch fire.

There you have it, one creative and easy to make pumpkin man decoration that is sure to be the hit of your neighborhood.