Halloween pumpkin centerpiece

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We know that Halloween is a popular occasion for kids, but secretly (or perhaps not-so-secretly) adults enjoy the spooky season just as much.

Watch our how-to video with Sadhbh Devlin from where wishes from from, she’ll show you how to make your own pumpkin themed centerpiece.

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Transcript 

00:00:06 On Screen: Crafting at home with Sadhbh

00:00:11 On Screen: A Halloween Centrepiece for your table

00:00:16 On Screen: ticked requirements

Pumpkin & small gourds

Black Acrylic Paint & brush

Gold charger plate

Cake sands x2

Battery Operated Candles/Tea Lights

Pencil with eraser

Gold glitter

Gold paint

00:00:20 On Screen: Arrow pointing to vintage lace or shawl fabric

00:00:32 On Screen: Paint the gourds black.

Sadhbh is painting the gourds.

00:00:45 On Screen: Add glitter to some

Sadhbh is adding glitter to the gourds.

00:00:48 On Screen: Add gold polka dots to others

Sadhbh is adding gold polka dots to the gourds using the end of a pencil.

00:00:54 On Screen: Paint the pumpkin black

Sadhbh is painting the pumpkin black.

00:00:58 On Screen: And add lots of glitter to the top

Sadhbh is adding glitter to the painted pumpkin.

00:01:03 On Screen: Assemble

Sadhbh assembles the gourds and pumplin onto a three-tier display.

00:01:31 On Screen: Battery operated tealights – a safe alternative to candles

Arrow pointing to the battery operated tealights

00:01:19 Video ends

Don’t let the Halloween fun stop there – have a look at these 13 Halloween facts you might not know!

Remember, Halloween is supposed to be spooktacular, but this doesn’t mean it needs to be dangerous too. Check out these fire safety tips to keep in mind over the celebrations.

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