Step your pumpkin game up this Halloween with this spooky pumpkin graveyard diorama. Using real succulents, rocks, twigs and moss you can turn a simple pumpkin into a tiny little living world.
**STEPS**
00:47 Draw a large oval shape on your pumpkin to act as guide for cutting. You’ll want to make sure the bottom of your opening is at least 3 inches from the base.
00:53 Using pumpkin carving tools or a serrated knife, cut out the oval shape. Trim away until the oval opening is smooth and the desired shape.
01:04 Paint the inside of the pumpkin with black craft paint. Repeat as needed with multiple coats until fully covered.
01:13 Once completely dry, adhere small rhinestones inside the pumpkin to create a starry night effect. We recommend using self-adhesive rhinestones or craft gems with glue dots or glue.
01:40 Add moss inside the pumpkin or potting soil if you plan on planting plants inside.
01:43 Add your succulent plants inside the pumpkin and place where you desire.
01:51 Continue to add moss to add color and fills gaps after adding your plants.
01:57 Place twigs inside towards the back of the pumpkin to resemble trees.
02:05 Using a permanent decorate a few small oblong and flat rocks to make them look like gravestones then place inside your pumpkin.
02:34 For the final touch suspend a white ball from the top of the interior of the pumpkin with with string or fishing line to create a full moon.
02:57 Lightly mist your plants once a week.
**SUPPLIES**
Large Pumpkin
Pencil
Pumpkin carving kit or serrated knife
Moss
Small succulent plants
Potting soil (optional)
Twigs
Small oblong flat rocks or miniature gravestones
Self-adhesive rhinestones
Ping pong Ball or small foam craft ball
String or fishing line
Black craft Paint
Black permanent marker
Paintbrush
Craft Glue or glue dots
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