15 Creative Things You Can Do With Pumpkins This Fall | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

15 Creative Things You Can Do With Pumpkins This Fall

How to add a little pumpkin spice in your life.

123
15 Creative Things You Can Do With Pumpkins This Fall
Gadgets Blog

1. Carve it.

Pumpkin carving is a timeless classic. You can carve traditional jack-o-lanterns with faces, or you can go for a more aesthetic approach and carve intricate designs and patterns into the surface to make festive but flattering decorations.

2. Paint it.

If you're more of a painter than a sculptor, no worries here. There are many techniques to painting the perfect pumpkin for your taste, including dip-dying, splatter painting, sponge painting for a galaxy effect or simply putting your artistic skills on a pumpkin.

3. Eat it.

Probably the best part of any meal. There are thousands of delicious pumpkin recipes to try; from pumpkin soups to cookies and fudge. Of course, there's simply nothing that beats the ultimate pumpkin pie.

4. Bowl with it.

You can use anything as pins, like water bottles and toilet paper, and set up a bowling lane. Simply roll your pumpkin into the pins and voila, strike!

5. Turn it into a pretty lantern.

If jack-o-lanterns aren't your thing, you can still create gorgeous lanterns for your patio, backyard and home. After carving your pumpkin, place an electric tea light in your pumpkin and your decoration will surely light up the room.

6. Make it into a candle.

Turn your boring pumpkin into a fully-functioning, aromatic candle that'll make your whole house smell like a fresh pumpkin patch. Click here to learn how to create one yourself.

7. Turn it into a planter.

Air plants such as succulents are a popular favorite this year. Requiring low maintenance and adding a cute flair, all you need to do is scoop the insides out of the pumpkin, clean the inside and place your succulent inside to live cozily, or simply hot glue moss and your succulent on top.

8. Use it as a barricade.

Don't want your dog getting out of your backyard? Trying to shield your little cousins from entering your room? Pumpkins will do the trick. They are a naturally-growing barricade that are quite large and heavy, and therefore are a hassle to try to move.

9. Use it as a chair.

Use a single pumpkin as a chair or a couple for a couch. Pumpkins are easily manipulatable to conform to your perfect position.

10. Smash it.

What can be more fun than smashing a pumpkin with a baseball bat or hammer? Some call it crazy, some call it bonding with friends...

11. Use it as a weight.

Staying in shape this season can be rough. From endless candy to Thanksgiving meals. There are dozens of workouts that are specifically molded around pumpkins to get fit this fall.

12. Drop it from buildings.

Drop it from buildings. Or cherry pickers. Actually, drop it from anywhere. Pumpkins are just fun to watch explode.

13. Use it as a holder for your eyeglasses.

Can't seem to find your glasses? The stems on pumpkins are a perfect holder for your spectacles. Never lose your glasses again! Plus, your pumpkin will look kinda cute.

14. Hide your valuables in it.

Just like Kanye, pumpkins are a fun, yet secret, place to stash your valuables. Nobody will think to look in a pumpkin for anything. Keep your pumpkin outside to hold your house keys or inside for a safe bank.

15. Use it to manage stress.

Pumpkins are the best stress-reliever in autumn. Ever feel raged or stressed out and want to stab something? Now, this behavior and mindset may be particularly concerning, however, a pumpkin can surely help settle your emotions in a harmless way.

Have fun this fall, stay safe and don't forget to boogie this Halloween like Dancing Pumpkin Man!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

187554
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

13183
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

456580
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

25827
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments