Easy Honeycomb Pumpkin DIY Using Old Book Pages

There is something about old book pages that makes me want to turn them into something beautiful! And if you’ve been following my crafting adventures for a while, you already know how much I love experimenting with paper.

I’ve made pumpkins from coffee filters, played with honeycomb ornaments, and even used this technique for Easter decorations. So naturally, it was time to make a honeycomb book page pumpkin book pages!

What I love most about this project is that once you understand the honeycomb technique, you can use it for so many different crafts. Change the shape, change the paper, and you have an entirely different decor

And don’t let those folds fool you. This is much easier than it looks. Make sure to watch VIDEO below

What You’ll Need

• Old book pages
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Pumpkin template (or draw your own)
• Small twig for the stem
• Ribbon for decorating

That’s it! You probably already have most of these supplies in your crafting stash.

How to Make a Honeycomb Pumpkin From Book Pages

Step 1: Create Your Pumpkin Template

Start by folding a piece of paper in half.

Draw half of a pumpkin along the folded edge, keeping the shape nice and rounded. Cut it out while the paper is still folded.

When you open it, you’ll have a full pumpkin shape.

You can make your pumpkin as big or small as you like. I wanted mine to have a nice, full shape without being too tall.

Step 2: Cut Your Book Pages

Fold your book pages in half and use your template to cut matching pumpkin shapes.

Keep the folded edge intact. That crease is important because it helps create the honeycomb effect.

I recommend making at least 15 folded pumpkin pieces. The more pieces you use, the fuller your finished pumpkin will look.

Step 3: The First Glue Pattern

Now comes the important part!

Take one folded pumpkin piece and open it so you can see the inside.

Apply hot glue in two small areas:

• One about a third of the way down from the top.
• Another about a third of the way up from the bottom.

Press the two halves together along the original fold.

Repeat this process with all your pumpkin pieces.

Step 4: Stack and Glue the Pieces Together

Once all your individual folded pieces are glued closed, it’s time to connect them.

Place one folded piece flat on your work surface.

This time, apply a line of hot glue in the middle of the outside surface, between the two areas you glued in the previous step.

Place another folded pumpkin piece directly on top, lining up the edges.

Continue adding glue in the middle and stacking the pieces until all your pumpkin shapes are connected.

This alternating glue pattern is the secret to the honeycomb effect!

Step 5: Open Your Honeycomb Pumpkin

Once the glue has cooled, gently begin opening your stack of folded book pages.

This is my favorite part!

As you pull the two ends apart, the paper begins to expand, creating those beautiful honeycomb pockets.

Carefully work your way around, separating any sections that may have stuck together.

Bring the two ends together to form your pumpkin, securing them as needed.

Step 6: Add the Finishing Touches

To finish my pumpkin, I added a small natural twig for the stem.

And because I can’t resist a pretty bow, I tied a soft satin ribbon around it.

I love how the warm ribbon looks against the aged book pages!

You could also add a little greenery, raffia, or leave your pumpkin completely plain.

Watch the Honeycomb Pumpkin Video Tutorial

Sometimes it’s easier to understand a folding technique when you can actually see it happening.

I’ve put together a video showing how I made my book-page pumpkin, including the two different glue placements that create the honeycomb pattern.

Tips for Making Honeycomb Paper Crafts

Keep your folds consistent. Your pumpkin pieces should be the same size so everything lines up when you stack them.

Don’t use too much glue. A small amount is all you need. Too much glue can make the paper stiff and prevent the honeycomb from opening properly.

Alternate your glue locations. Remember, two glue spots inside each folded piece and one center glue line between the folded pieces.

Be gentle when opening. Old book pages can be delicate, so take your time expanding the honeycomb.

Experiment with different papers. Book pages, coffee filters, lightweight decorative paper, and other papers can create completely different looks.

More Honeycomb and Paper Crafts to Try

Once you learn this technique, you can use it all year long!

I’ve also made honeycomb Easter eggs and Christmas ornaments, and I love experimenting with different materials for my pumpkins.

If you enjoyed this project, be sure to check out my other paper crafts:

• Honeycomb Easter Egg DIY
• Easy Honeycomb Christmas Ornament
• Coffee Filter Pumpkin DIY
• More Creative Book Page Crafts

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A Little Crafting Inspiration

What started as a stack of old book pages turned into a beautiful pumpkin that looks lovely on a shelf, tucked into a fall vignette, or displayed on a coffee table.

And the best part? Once you understand where to place those little lines of glue, you can make almost any shape using the same technique.

So don’t throw away those old book pages just yet. There might be a pumpkin hiding in there!

Happy crafting!

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