This brand-new stuffed dog that I thrifted had Valentine's Day tags on it and smelled of chocolate (a nice change from the usual thrift-store smell.)
From Dollar Tree I bought two skeins of chenille yarn in orange and green to make a little pumpkin costume for him. I didn't follow a pattern but made up my own, fitting the pieces to the toy as I worked. I also stuffed the pumpkin body with a little fiberfill to plump it out.
The pumpkin puppy turned out better than I expected. Again the pieces are removable, so he doesn't have to be a pumpkin forever. I'm quite pleased.
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