Design & DIY 7 unexpected ways to use pumpkins this fall By Isabel Slone Published: October 15, 2015 Updated: March 26, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin cooler By carving out a pumpkin and adding ice, you can make the perfect beer cooler for your annual Halloween party. Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin candle Nothing says autumn better than the smell of cinnamon, and this cinnamon pumpkin candle serves up a double whammy of seasonal cheer. Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin planter Spare a pumpkin from it’s jack-o-lantern fate by transforming it into a fun seasonal planter. Simply hollow out the pumpkin, add potting soil, and plant your favourite fall flowers. Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin keg If pumpkin spice lattes aren’t your thing, how about pumpkin spice beer? Simply add a spigot to the bottom of a hollowed out pumpkin, and you’ve got yourself a creative and attractive seasonal beer keg. Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin soup bowl For a healthier version of the bread bowl, simply roast a hollowed-out pumpkin in the oven for 30 minutes then serve filled with your choice of soup. (This pumpkin coconut curry soup is an excellent option.) Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin dog food You might be wondering what to do with the insides of all these pumpkins, and did you know that pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene, fibre, zinc, and iron, which is just as good for dogs as it is for humans? Add a spoonful of pumpkin puree to your pup’s food and their digestive tract will thank you. Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pumpkin bird feeder All you need to make this inventive pumpkin bird feeder is a bit of twine, scissors, a drill to make holes, and the right size sticks. Get the tutorial here. View in Fullscreen Related galleries A well-designed cottage deck can help you spend more time outside. Here are three we love 5 CL-approved DIY tricks to simplify life at the cottage Bestselling author Bryn Turnbull’s family cottage used to be covered in frog tchotchkes. Now, it’s a Georgian Bay gem 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 unexpected ways to use pumpkins this fall If you’ve got one (or let’s be real, at least three) too many pumpkins sitting on your front stoop, it’s time to repurpose them into something fun. We’ve gone beyond the typical jack-o-lantern and curated seven zany and unexpected uses for pumpkins, from turning them into a bird feeder to a beer keg. Related Story Everything you need to decorate your table for fall