2x4 Pumpkins

I made these for a craft swap a few years ago.  I love how simple they are and the simplicity of them.

Items Needed:

22" of 2x4 wood

Orange Paint & brush

Brown paint & brush

Scrapbook paper

Ink

Sand paper

Modpodge

Gorilla Glue (if desired)

Directions:

1.  Cut 2x4 into the following pieces: (2) 4 1/2" pieces, (2) 6" pieces.  Remaining 1" piece cut in half so you have (2) 1/2" by 1" piece.

2.  Sand each block down so there are no sharp or rough edges.  Round out 1/2" nub.

3.  Paint the "pumpkin" pieces orange.  Paint the "stem" brown or green.

4.  Sand edges of pumpkin to give a distressed look (if desired).

5.  Cut paper so that you have the following:  

(4) 1 1/2" x 4" pieces, (4) 3 1/2" x 4" pieces (for the 4" blocks)

(4) 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" pieces, (4) 3 1/2" x 5.5" pieces (for the 6" blocks)

6.  Using ink, lightly distress the edges of each piece of paper.

7.  Attach paper to blocks using modpodge.

8.  If desired, attach the blocks together & stem to blocks using gorilla glue.  Note: Gorilla glue EXPANDS so a little goes a LONG way.  I chose not to do this as I like having each piece separate).