I’ve planted pumpkins in my garden for 2 years now.    We had NOTHING, literally not a single sprout last year.   But my son just ran in totally elated….   we FINALLY yielded a crop, check it out!!!

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Pretty darn impressive, right????

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So maybe, growing pumpkins isn’t my thing.   I suppose I could go buy some (something I’ll have to do in a month or so when it comes time to carve for Halloween), but in the meantime, wouldn’t it be more fun to MAKE them?

And wow, did I find SOOOO many awesome ideas – you can definitely decorate for fall, without using actual, real, pumpkins – so these are decorations that are in it for the long haul, that won’t be rotting in your trashcan in a month.

 

So here you go, theese are the top 23 awesome ideas for making pumpkins…. without actual, you know…. pumpkins.

(oh, and I know 2 of them are not “decor” items, but they looked yummy and were super cute, and were not made with pumpkins, so I included them)

 

But first, can we be friends on Pinterest??

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The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! These soft and chewy chocolate crinkles are easy to make for Christmas! With fudgy centers and powdered sugar, this is one of our favorite cookie recipes! #christmascookies #cookies #baking
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These Keto Gingerbread Cookies are a classic holiday favorite and so perfect for baking season. The Best Keto Gingerbread Men Cookies that bake up soft, chewy with slightly crispy edges. Best of all, made with low carb ingredients and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and molasses. Gluten free, grain free, sugar free with paleo options. A must for any Christmas cookie platter, holiday parties and gifts! Only 3g Net Carbs! #ketoginger
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Making fresh, homemade cannoli cream is easier than you think. You’ll be filling shells in no time with my How to Make Cannoli Cream tutorial!
Truly the BEST Peanut Butter Fudge of your life! The EASIEST candy you'll make all season and will FOR SURE become a new favorite! This Outrageous Peanut Butter Fudge with M&Ms is so creamy and so delicious and is topped with festive holiday M&M's! Perfect for Christmas! // Mom On Timeout #fudge #recipe
This Red Velvet Poke Cake is super simple and makes for a perfect pot luck dessert. Since we start with a boxed cake mix, store bought pudding, and Cool-Whip, it is very easy to make quite quickly.
These easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are delicious! Just 4 ingredients to make Lemon Crinkle Cookies with cool whip. You'll love this recipe for lemon cookies using a cake mix! I love easy dessert recipes. #eatingonadime #dessertrecipes #cookierecipes
This rustic cake combines all the elements of a fancy Black Forest Cake -- chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, and kirsch -- in the simplest form. A simple, yet elegant dessert recipe.
One of the best chocolate cookies - thick, chewy triple chocolate drop cookies! Loaded with 3 kinds of chocolate, these are family favorite Christmas cookie! #christmascookies #cookieexchange #triplechocolatecookies
Brown Butter Toffee Cookies, soft & chewy with sweet crunchy toffee pieces and a sprinkle of sea salt! || Sugar Spun Run
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Apple Pie Cake from the Slow Cooker is easy and fast to prepare. You start with yellow cake mix and add fresh apple slices. A few more ingredients and stir. The best sweet dessert! #dessert #applepie #veganrecipes
Cinnamon Pecan Puffs are soft, chewy, nutty cookies made with just SIX ingredients. A long-time favorite! - Bake or Break #cookies #meringues #pecans
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Banana Split Pie (No Bake!)
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Marshmallow Caramel Corn Recipe -- This marshmallow coated popcorn is the perfect sweet treat for movie night, or just for fun! #popcorn #caramelcorn #marshmallows #recipes
Best Ever Soft Peanut Butter Cookies - easy to make, incredibly delicious. Soft & chewy!!!
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This classic buckeye balls (peanut butter balls) recipe is a family favorite no bake treat to make during Christmas time! They are easy to make with only 6 ingredients. Plus this recipe answers all of your questions about how to make peanut butter balls. Includes a video recipe too! #peanutbutterballs #buckeyeballs
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My Southern heart skipped a beat when I ate my first slice of this Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie.
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Old fashioned Shortbread Cookies - oddly enough, this popular Christmas recipe still is trending in January. People love their shortbread! #cookies
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