Decorative Pumpkin from Upcycled Tide Container

This easy to make Decorative Pumpkin from Upcycled Tide Container is such a cute way to make a decoration for Halloween. Using only a few materials, these Tide containers make the cutest pumpkins. Use as a storage container, as a decoration, or just make them for fun.

Decorative Pumpkin from Upcycled Tide Container

I am always looking for ways to epicycle materials into decorative or useful crafts. We have used toilet paper rolls for Easy DIY Treat Bag for Halloween and Milk jugs to Create My Easter Bunny Basket. This upcycled Tide container makes the perfect decorative pumpkin.

How to get labels off laundry detergent bottles

Remove the label from the laundry pods container by soaking in hot water, scraping, and then using GooGone to remove it completely. You can also use a heat gun to warm the label, but this option’s ease varies based on the brand. For instance, I found using a heat gun to be easy on Gain containers but difficult on Tide containers.

What paint sticks to plastic bottles

Since you are using a Tide container this container is already colored orange. If you are using a different brand and need to paint the container, you will want to use spray paint or acrylic paint. Things that are waterbed like finger paints will not stick and cover the container.

If it is hard for the paint to stick, use a very fine grain sandpaper and rub it over the container. This will rough it up a little bit and give a surface for the paint to stick to.

How can I decorate using these Variations for decorating

I am using printer paper to make the face on the pumpkin but you can also use adhesive vinyl, like what you would use with Circuit.

You can also paint the face on the pumpkin. This way kids can paint any kind of face they like.

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Supplies

• Tide laundry pods container
• Pumpkin Template
• Printer paper OR 8.5×11 blank adhesive label OR black adhesive vinyl
• Liquid glue 
• Green construction paper or cardstock
• Scissors (if not using a cutting machine)
• Green glitter
• Green chenille stems

How to Make this Decorative Pumpkin

Remove the label from the laundry pods container.

Remove the top from the container. 

Cut the green paper into a stem shape with enough room on the bottom to create a tab to glue to the top of the container.

Cover the top of the container with liquid glue using a paint brush. Sprinkle with green glitter. Allow to dry.

Twist the chenille stems around a pen or pencil to create curls.

Apply liquid glue to the stems and sprinkle or roll in green glitter. When dry, attach to the top of the container as vines.

Print template and cut.

Apply the template to the side of the container.

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