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Layered cedar fence picket boards, glued with a slight overlap and jigsaw-cut into a pumpkin silhouette — buildable in a small or large size from the same two fence pickets.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small pumpkin boards | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 12" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Small pumpkin stem support | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Small pumpkin backer | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Large pumpkin boards | 5 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 18" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Large pumpkin stem support | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Large pumpkin backer | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" wide, 72 in One picket makes the small pumpkin; a picket and a half makes the large one. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2 scrap | 1 each | ☐ |
| Staples or brad nails, 1" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" wide, 72 in
Glue and nail (or staple) the fence picket pieces together with about a 1" overlap between each board — this overlap is what gives the finished shape enough thickness to stand on its own. For the larger pumpkin, add two additional layered pickets.
Tools: Jigsaw
Freehand a pumpkin outline with a pencil — every pumpkin is a little different, so any reasonable shape works. Cut with a jigsaw and lightly sand any rough edges.
If you want a two-tone look, paint or stain the pumpkin now, before the stem support goes on, and finish the stem separately in a contrasting color if desired.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2 scrap
Glue and attach the stem support and backer piece to the back of the pumpkin. Nail or staple from the fence-picket side into the back of the support piece, positioning it so the pumpkin stays upright and stable.