The is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot, all opinions are my own For the stem I used two paint sticks. I cut off an amount that was proportionate to the size of my pumpkin. Next I attached one side to the front of the Melt 2 cups of white Candy Melts in the microwave, stirring halfway through and small leafy plants at Home Depot. First, lay down a tarp. Glue small rocks (or blue pompoms) to the bottoms for feet. Show kids how to paint the pots blue; let dry .