How to Create the Perfect Jack-o-Lantern Archway

To embark on this creative Halloween journey, you'll need to gather the following supplies:

Tools and Materials:

• 30 plastic pumpkin buckets
• (2) 10'x1/2" PVC pipes
• (1) 1/2" PVC coupler
• (2) 4'x1/2" rebars
• drill
• 7/8" paddle bit
• rubber mallet
• all-purpose cement (for PVC)

Note: the PVC pipe, coupler, and all-purpose cement can be found in the plumbing aisle at most hardware stores.

1. Preparing the Pumpkins

The first step involves creating holes in the bottom of the pumpkin buckets.

Using a 7/8" paddle bit, carefully drill a hole in the bottom of each pumpkin. In most cases, the pumpkins may already have a small hole, providing a convenient starting point for your paddle bit.

2. Setting the Foundation

With your pumpkins ready, it's time to prepare the foundation for your archway.

Use a rubber mallet to gently hammer the rebars into the ground on both sides of your front stoop. Ensure that the rebars are firmly grounded for stability. Next, slide one of the PVC pipes onto the rebar on one side of the stoop.

3. Assembling the Arch

The magic continues as you assemble the archway. Slide the pumpkins onto the PVC pipe with a helping hand. When you reach the end of the first pipe, use all-purpose cement to securely connect the coupler, then attach the second PVC pipe.

With both PVC pipes in place, continue adding pumpkins until your archway blooms with the allure of illuminated Jack-o-Lanterns.

To ensure a neat finish, trim any excess pipe (typically around 23") using a hacksaw.

Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Archway

With just three straightforward steps, you've crafted a fun DIY Jack-o-Lantern Archway that promises to be the talk of the town.

Want to add an extra dash of enchantment? Consider stringing outdoor lights to illuminate your creation.

We'd love to hear about your Jack-o-Lantern Archway journey! Did you make any creative modifications or encounter any delightful surprises along the way?