The Enchanted House

Garlands of Gourds

This colourful wreath is perfect for Halloween and the entire fall season.

Supplies
•decorative gourds
•metallic thread
•wreath (grapevine or straw)
•bunches of dried leaves
•brown and gold satin ribbon

How-to
Poke a hole through both sides of the gourds and string a length of metallic thread through each one; attach to wreath. Stick the leaves into the wreath or secure them with a glue gun. Decorate with a section of ribbon tied in a bow, making sure the ends are long enough to flutter in the wind.

Nosy Pumpkin

When carving a pumpkin, try using the stem as a nose. Lay the pumpkin on its side and cut out the eyes above the stem and the mouth below it. (Make the opening for the candle through the bottom.)