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Enchanted Book Pages Pumpkin- DIY

Pumpkin decorating is something that I love to do, love to experiment with texture and materials. Today I like to try my luck with the book. I think I will also have to get creative with a stem since I don’t have any around. This is the first time I’ve ever attempted to make a pumpkin from a book. Book pages fall pumpkin has been on my “want to try list” for the longest time. My dream is to make enchanted pumpkin version. I will also attempt to make a pumpkin stem.

This little pumpkin has a story — and so do I.
It was one of my first projects that went viral and landed me on a big DIY site. It brought traffic and attention… but also taught me a big lesson: always build your own cozy corner.

That’s why I’m bringing this project home — to the blog I built with my own two hands. If you’re new here, welcome. If you’re returning, thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s make something beautiful together

Choosing a book wasn’t easy because I don’t like to destroy them. I chose the one from thrift store rather than cutting up paperbacks from my own collection.


Learn how to make paper book pages pumpkin for your fall home decor

Supplies needed to make book pages fall enchanted book page pumpkin


  • First thing you’ll have to do is to remove the front and back cover.
Enchanted book pages fall pumpkin is for sure decor you need to have. How to make aPumpkin stem. Fall Book pages craft

  • First let’s do a template of our book pumpkin that will actually fit within the book you plan to cut.


  • Place the template on top of the pages and carefully use the X-Acto knife to cut the pages along the template.

Fall decor craft using old book pages and Dollar Tree supplies

  • Try to cut at one time about 4-5 pages.

Fall decor craft using old book pages and Dollar Tree supplies

  • The cutting process can get a little messy with paper but it is sooo worthy. Just wait and see.

Enchanted book pages fall pumpkin is for sure decor you need to have. How to make aPumpkin stem. Fall Book pages craft

  • Just take your time cutting pages and be careful. X-Acto knives/blades are super sharp and can be very dangerous.

Fall decor craft using old book pages and Dollar Tree supplies

Just because I wanted my book pumpkin to have that enchanted feel I decided to e paint along the edges



Didn’t have a color I was looking for so I am going to mix my own



Fold the book and use a sponge brush to apply several coats of craft paint across the outside of the pages. Allow to dry


Fall decor craft using old book pages and Dollar Tree supplies

Once the paint has dried, you may notice that many of the pages will stick together.Gently pull each page apart to ensure the finished pumpkin is nice and full and plump.


How to make a pumpkin stem for my book page pumpkin

How to make a pumpkin stem. Easy to follow instructions

Now let’s figure out how to do a pumpkin stem. We can use twigs, cinnamon sticks or we can create our own. I am going to try my chances with rope , Mod-Podge and some paint



Since the only rope that I had was light, paint is needed again … Apply as much or as little to reach your favorite shade followed by Mod-Podge.



Twist your rope and let it dry and even bend a little so it looks like pumpkin stem.



Pumpkin stem made out of twine

When all dries out use a hot glue to connect the two sides of the book together along the spine.  You may also want to hot glue the two end pages together for added security. For the security of the stem I also added a stick in the middle



Secure your homemade stem on the top of book…. and you are done!!! How awesome our pumpkin looks now? It is truly ENCHANTED! Love my book page pumpkin so much


DIY book page pumpkin made from recycled paperback pages with twine stem

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DIY book page pumpkin made from recycled paperback pages with twine stem

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If you are upset that I destroyed book I would like to let you know that almost every bit of it will be used in my other projects this fall so stay tuned

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