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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

3d paper pumpkin sculpture

Get your puzzle on with this 3D pumpkin project for Fall. This surface is a great base for you to get creative! Enjoy a creative project for your hands and mind.
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Print Project

Step 1

Click here to download and print six pumpkin templates and one instructions sheet on cardstock, depending on your printer's capabilities.

Step 2

To cut out your island pieces, cut along solid lines.

Step 3

Score along dot-dashed and dotted lines using a ruler and a bone folder.
TIP: If you do not have a bone folder, you can also use a thick sewing needle, a paper clip, a non-working pen or the back of a butter knife.

Step 4

Fold towards you along dot-dashed lines. Fold away from you along dotted lines. Fold the dot-dashed and dotted lines following the guide shown in Figure 1.

Step 5

Connect tabs to corresponding islands (Figure 2). Glue on back side of printed tab. Work on numbered tabs first and blank tabs will be evident as to which edge and island they connect to. Pumpkin builds from top to bottom. Start at Island #1.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® CraftBond® Extra Strength Glue Sticks

    Item # 10176962 
    $8.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 50 Sheets

    Item # 10023428 
    $11.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
    +More Colors
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Fiskars® Traditional Bone Folder

    Item # 10242441 
    $12.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Westcott® Stainless Steel Ruler

    Item # 10064689 
    $11.99
    • Size: 12 in
    • Size: 12 in
    +More Sizes
    • Size: 12 in
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
    $9.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
Instructions
Step 1

Click here to download and print six pumpkin templates and one instructions sheet on cardstock, depending on your printer's capabilities.

Step 2

To cut out your island pieces, cut along solid lines.

Step 3

Score along dot-dashed and dotted lines using a ruler and a bone folder.
TIP: If you do not have a bone folder, you can also use a thick sewing needle, a paper clip, a non-working pen or the back of a butter knife.

Step 4

Fold towards you along dot-dashed lines. Fold away from you along dotted lines. Fold the dot-dashed and dotted lines following the guide shown in Figure 1.

Step 5

Connect tabs to corresponding islands (Figure 2). Glue on back side of printed tab. Work on numbered tabs first and blank tabs will be evident as to which edge and island they connect to. Pumpkin builds from top to bottom. Start at Island #1.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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