Mom takes out 3 carvable pumpkins, makes greatest DIY ever

Creating DIY decorations is a wonderful way to add a personal, creative touch to your home, especially during festive seasons like Halloween. Making a Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Wreath not only adds charm but also blends the magic of Disney with the spookiness of Halloween. This project is perfect for Disney fans and families looking to bond over a fun and creative activity.

This DIY Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Wreath is an enchanting piece that can be hung on your front door to greet trick-or-treaters or used as an eye-catching centerpiece for a Halloween-themed party. For a cohesive look, pair it with other Disney-themed Halloween decorations such as ghostly Mickey Mouse lanterns or bat-shaped lights. It can also complement a Halloween entryway setup with pumpkins, candles, and autumn leaves to create a warm and inviting ambiance.

Pumpkins:

1 large carvable pumpkin (for Mickey's face)
2 smaller carvable pumpkins (for Mickey's ears)

Carving Supplies:

Pumpkin carving tools or a sharp knife
Pumpkin scoop or large spoon (for hollowing out the pumpkins)

Templates and Designs:

Mickey Mouse face template (printable or hand-drawn)
Permanent marker or pencil (for tracing)

Lighting:

Battery-operated LED string lights or LED candles (for inside the pumpkins)
Optional: Battery-operated tea lights (for additional lighting)

Fall Decor:

Autumn leaves (fake or real)
Small hay bales or straw
Mini pumpkins or gourds
Decorative ribbon (fall-themed)
Garland or fall wreath

Hanging Supplies:

Strong twine or fishing line
Heavy-duty hooks (for hanging on the porch)
Hot glue gun and glue sticks (optional for securing the pumpkins together)

Step 1: Prepare Your Pumpkins

Select Your Pumpkins: Choose a large pumpkin for Mickey's face and two smaller ones for the ears. Make sure the smaller pumpkins are proportional to the large one for a balanced look.

Hollow Out the Pumpkins: Cut a circular opening at the top of each pumpkin and remove the insides with a pumpkin scoop or large spoon. For the large pumpkin (Mickey’s face), make sure to leave enough thickness in the pumpkin wall for carving details.

Clean the Exterior: Wipe down the outside of each pumpkin with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris.

Step 2: Carve Mickey’s Face

Trace the Template: Use a Mickey Mouse face template to trace the design onto the large pumpkin with a permanent marker or pencil. Place the template on the front side of the pumpkin and carefully outline it.

Carve the Face: Using pumpkin carving tools or a sharp knife, carefully cut along the traced lines to carve out Mickey’s face. Start with the smaller details like the eyes, nose, and mouth, then move to the larger areas.

Step 3: Prepare the Ears

Attach the Smaller Pumpkins:

Decide where you want Mickey's ears to be positioned on the large pumpkin.

Use a strong twine or fishing line to securely attach the smaller pumpkins to the top sides of the large pumpkin. You can wrap the twine around the stems of the smaller pumpkins and tie them securely, then loop the twine around the stem or carved opening of the large pumpkin.

For a more secure attachment, you can use a hot glue gun to glue the bases of the smaller pumpkins directly to the large pumpkin. Allow the glue to set completely before moving.

Check Stability: Ensure the smaller pumpkins are securely attached and sit in a position that resembles Mickey’s ears. Adjust as necessary.

Step 4: Add Lighting

Insert LED Lights: Place battery-operated LED string lights or LED candles inside the large pumpkin. For a glowing effect, position the lights so they shine through Mickey's carved face.

Optional Additional Lighting: Place battery-operated tea lights inside the smaller pumpkins (ears) for an extra glow effect.

Secure Battery Packs: If using LED string lights, secure the battery packs inside the pumpkins, making sure they are accessible for turning on and off.

Step 5: Decorate and Assemble

Prepare Your Porch Area: Clean and arrange the area where you want to hang your Mickey pumpkin decor.

Create a Fall Scene:

Arrange small hay bales or straw around the base of where you will hang the pumpkin.
Scatter autumn leaves, mini pumpkins, and gourds around the hay bales to create a festive fall scene.

Hang the Mickey Pumpkin:

Use heavy-duty hooks to hang the pumpkin decoration on your porch.
Make sure the pumpkin is securely hung and balanced.
Add Final Touches:

Drape a fall-themed ribbon around the hanging pumpkin for added decoration.
Add a garland or a fall wreath to the porch area to complete the look.

Step 6: Light Up Your Decor

Turn On the Lights: Turn on the LED lights or candles inside the pumpkins to create a glowing effect.

Enjoy Your Mickey Pumpkin Decor: Once everything is set up and lit, step back and enjoy your whimsical, light-up Mickey Mouse pumpkin decoration!

If you want to just use 1 pumpkin for this DIY, that works too. Here's what it would look like: