Create a beautiful Autumn or Halloween themed display using recyclables and for around $10 or less using the papier mache technique.
Potentially save a hundred dollars - instead of buying a mammoth 50 lb pumpkin, make one the same size, out of recyclable material. It's reusable and lasts longer outdoors than a real pumpkin.
How to make a Giant Pumpkin: tutorial
here
Detailed and Halloween themed:
here
Paper Lantern tutorial:
postris
Paper pumpkin:
tutorial