 |  | From Kate Pullen, your About Arts & Crafts Editor | | The arrival of pumpkins in the stores is a sure sign that Halloween and other autumn festivities are firmly on their way. Whether you are looking for ideas for decorating pumpkins or creating your own pumpkin themed decorations, you'll find plenty to inspire you below. Happy crafting! Kate | |  | | | Learn how to make papier mache pumpkins in any size to create decorations for the table. Alternatively, make a full size pumpkin using a balloon as a base to use as a luminary for your porch or patio. READ NOW | |  | Learn how to make soap and candles with a pumpkin theme. These will make a great addition to your Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities and are also lovely gifts. READ NOW | |  | Here's a selection of printable PDF pumpkin carving patterns for you to download. If you want to try something a little different to pumpkin carving, how about painting a pumpkin for your Halloween parties? READ NOW | |  | A few strips of paper are all that is required to make this attractive paper pumpkin. This quick and easy project will have you whipping up a range of pumpkin decorations in no time! READ NOW | |  | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |