Somehow summer has slipped away and it’s September already! Fall is one of my most favorite seasons — I’m looking forward to pumpkin carving, spiced desserts, and, of course, fall themed paper goods…….and that brings us to a fun new paper craft!

Iron Leaf Press is featured in the Fall issue of Inspire(d) Media and they asked us if we’d create a paper craft for their newest issue — read the full issue online. I couldn’t resist something that was Fall and paper related! Follow the jump to get full directions on making your own paper pumpkin favor boxes!

To make your own pumpkin favor boxes, download the template here or use the template printed in the Fall issue of Inspire(d) Magazine. Both orange and white pumpkins are included in the online version (bonus!).

Supplies: Printed template, scissors, paper punch or large needle, tape, cord or string

1. Print out template (thicker paper will make them a bit more sturdy). Cut out template and fold along dotted lines where triangles meet. Also fold the bottom set of triangles up. This will help the bottom of your pumpkin sit flat.

2.  Use a paper punch or a large needle to poke holes in the ends of the triangle pieces. Be careful to not get them too close to the edges. These holes will be used to lace the pumpkin together.* (Note–tape or brads may be used to hold pumpkin together as well).

3. Tape flap to opposite edge of pumpkin, creating a cylinder shape.

4. Knot your cord or string and thread through holes on the bottom triangles. After lacing through all the triangles, pull the string into the inside of the pumpkin.

5. Add favors inside your pumpkin. After adding your favors, begin lacing the top of the pumpkin to close the favor box.

6. After all the triangles are laced together, punch a hole in the leaf piece and tie to the top of the pumpkin.

7. You’ve finished your pumpkin favor boxes. Repeat to create a paper pumpkin patch!