Fall DIY Project: Leaf Carved Pumpkins

I love this project that they posted over on marthastewart.com 

(one of my favorite sites..get at least 3 e-mails a day from them with ideas!)

All you need for this project are some pumpkins, fallen leaves from your yard & a carving tool! You could line them along your mantle..or your front porch steps... very cute and charming!

directions and photos via marthastewart.com

Step 1

Cut a hole in the pumpkin's top or bottom, and scoop out the insides. Tape leaves to pumpkin and trace around each with a grease pencil; remove leaves.

Step 2

Instead of cutting out the entire leaf shape, use a linoleum cutter with a narrow blade to peel away the rind and expose the flesh, producing decorative motifs or realistic "veins."

Step 3

Alternatively, cut out the entire leaf shape. Using a long miniature saw, cut out part of the leaf to make thin details, such as veins. Reposition the embellished leaf, letting it protrude slightly.As soon as we get settled down we are definitely going to do this project in our house!