As soon as I saw October’s Paper Pumpkin kit, I knew I wanted to make it for both the family gatherings I’ll be attending this month. I ordered refills almost immediately so I would have enough slices for everyone. This one is for the gathering with my brother and sister and their families. I’m not sure who all will be there, so I made up two whole pies worth – 16 slices – and stacked them in two layers on a cake stand.

Inside each little treat box is a bag of nut clusters tied with the Two-Tone Trim in either Tangerine Tango/White or Old Olive/Natural. I got a little carried away with the nut clusters, stuffing the boxes a bit too full, so I had to use tape to keep them shut.

Because I would be transporting it a long way, and I made two layers, I decided not to use the pompoms – well, except for the one on the top. So I used buttons instead: some from the Brights Designer Buttons and some from the Very Vintage Designer Buttons. Everything else is just like the photo on the kit – if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, right?

I wrapped the whole thing in plastic wrap to keep it together on the trip. Tip: I wrapped the plastic wrap around the sides first, then over the top, like movers wrap furniture nowadays. To keep it upright, I put the whole thing in a cardboard box filled with packing material.

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