Carefully use scissors or a craft knife to remove the canvas from the wooden frame. Take your time so you don’t accidentally tear or fray the canvas.

If you want a rustic or finished look, stain the wooden frame using your favorite wood stain color. Let it dry completely while you continue with the project.

Use a pencil or marker to lightly sketch a simple pumpkin shape onto the canvas. Think basic curved lines—nothing fancy! This will help guide your spackle application.

Using the back of a large spoon, scoop up a generous amount of DAP lightweight spackle and spread it onto the canvas within your outline. Create texture by swirling and layering it, just like frosting a cake. A small spoon can be helpful for tighter corners or details.

You can either use a heat tool to speed up the drying process or let it air dry for at least 5 hours (or overnight for best results). Make sure the spackle is completely hardened before moving on.

Once the spackle is dry, draw or paint on a pumpkin stem at the top. A brown marker or craft paint works great. You could even get creative and add leaf details or a little curl of vine.

Attach a bow made from fall ribbon, burlap, or jute twine right at the top or stem area using hot glue. It’s the perfect touch of charm and seasonal flair.

Use hot glue to secure the painted and spackled canvas back onto the wooden frame. Press down firmly and make sure your pumpkin is centered.

If needed, trim any canvas edges that peek out from around the frame using scissors for a neat finish.

And just like that, your DIY spackle