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Time Required :
About 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.

fall décor guide: craft pumpkin drink cooler

Make this easy Craft Pumpkin Drink Cooler to disguise your drink bucket. It’s easy and your guests will definitely notice at your Halloween party drink station.
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Print Project

Step 1

Cut the top section of your craft pumpkin off using a hot knife. The top section will not be needed.

Step 2

Paint the inside of the craft pumpkin with black paint and let dry.

Step 3

Paint over the black with a waterproof sealer, such as Mod Podge® Outdoor.

TIP: This will seal the inside but does not make the pumpkin food safe. Let dry.

Step 4

Hot glue spiders onto the outside of your pumpkin.

Step 5
Insert a drink bucket (or a plastic bag) to line the pumpkin. Add ice and fill with bottled drinks.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Mini Glue Sticks by ArtMinds™

    Item # 10203512 
    $5.99
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    +More Counts
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    +More Counts
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Mod Podge® Outdoor

    Item # 10085722 
    $15.99
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Size: 8 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10371081 
    $1.79
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    9" Cream Craft Pumpkin by Ashland®

    Item # 10592836 
    $12
    $24
    clearance
    clearance
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied. While supplies last. No rain checks.
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Walnut Hollow® Professional HotKnife

    Item # 10389558 
    $28.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Low Temp Mini Glue Gun by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10301564 
    $4.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Drink Bucket (or Plastic Bag)
  • Bottled Drinks
  • Ice
Instructions
Step 1

Cut the top section of your craft pumpkin off using a hot knife. The top section will not be needed.

Step 2

Paint the inside of the craft pumpkin with black paint and let dry.

Step 3

Paint over the black with a waterproof sealer, such as Mod Podge® Outdoor.

TIP: This will seal the inside but does not make the pumpkin food safe. Let dry.

Step 4

Hot glue spiders onto the outside of your pumpkin.

Step 5
Insert a drink bucket (or a plastic bag) to line the pumpkin. Add ice and fill with bottled drinks.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels
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