This DIY Pumpkin Jelly Shot Holder From Tiktok Is Sure to Get the Party Started

For this DIY, you’ll need a medium or large pumpkin, carving utensils, paint, paint brushes, a hot glue gun, and googly eyes for the pumpkin jelly shot holder. For the jelly shots, all you’ll need are some plastic shot cups, vodka and a variety of jelly packets of your choosing.

First, you’ll need to carve off the top of your pumpkin. Once you’ve carved off the top, it’s time to get down and dirty to remove the guts! If you don’t want the innards to go to waste, consider saving them for a pumpkin puree!

Now that you carved out your pumpkin, it’s time to draw the holes that your jelly shots will be going into! Use the plastic shot cups to trace your circles to make sure that your shots will fit correctly. After drawing the circles, grab your carving tools and get to work! Keep a plastic shot cup on hand to test how it fits (you can always make the hole bigger if it’s too tight for the cup!). Carve as many holes as you’d like.

With whatever colour you have on hand, paint your pumpkin! Depending on the colour, you may have to paint a second layer to fully cover the area. I went with black since it only took one layer and gave the pumpkin some serious spooky vibes. Give your pumpkin at least 90 minutes to dry before moving onto the next step.

This step is optional, but it definitely adds to the fun of this DIY! Customise your pumpkin jelly shot holder by adding googly eyes, sparkles, stickers, plastic spider rings, or whatever accessories you desire. To make sure that decorations such as googly eyes stay firmly attached to your pumpkin, use a hot glue gun.

Lastly, place your pre-made jelly shots into the holes of your pumpkin holder. Arrange your jelly shots in a colourful pattern along the pumpkin to give it that extra pizzazz. Don’t add a candle inside the pumpkin as it’ll melt your jelly shots into a horrific sticky mess! Once you’ve finished your pumpkin jelly shot holder, show it off as the centrepiece to your table!