For this birdbath, you will need four long, straight, and relatively thick branches. Consider taking some off a tree, that way they will be relatively fresh, without any rot. The branches should be about 2 feet (.6 m) long, so that they are large enough to be staked in the ground and still elevate the bowl a few inches from the ground. The branches should also be at least 2 inches (5 cm) wide to be sturdy enough to support a bowl. The branches should be in a square pattern, equidistant from each other. Push them into the ground, approximately a foot, so that they are securely staked into the dirt. You might want to dig up the dirt a little, to help place them underground, and then fill the holes in around the stakes. To get the distance right, try balancing the bowl on the stakes ahead of time. See how far they need to be from each other to obtain optimal balance. When, you have found a good placement, mark the ground and begin hammering your branches in at that location. Place the bowl on top of the four stakes. Check to see if it well-balanced between the four branches. Any bowl will work, but it is best to use one that isn't valuable and won't break. A wooden bowl is an excellent choice. It will generally be easier to balance a deep bowl on top of the stakes, but do not fill these bowls up all the way. 1-2 (2-5 cm) inches of water is ideal for a bird bath.

Summary: Find four sturdy branches. Hammer the branches into the ground. Place a bowl on top of the stakes. Fill the bowl up with water.

If you want fresh pumpkin seeds, you may take the seeds straight from a pumpkin you purchase at a grocery store. To start, carefully use a knife to cut a circle around the top of the pumpkin near the stem. Then, remove the section you cut out. Use your hands, or a spoon if you'd prefer, to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin. In addition to scooping out seeds, you'll find some orange pulp. You will have to wash this off the seeds later. Collect the seeds and pulp in a bowl. When you've fully cleaned out the inside of the pumpkin, you should clean the seeds until they're free of any pulp and juice. You can clean them by placing the seeds and pulp in a strainer. Then, run the strainer under cool water in your kitchen sink until most of the pulp is removed. It's okay to leave some pulp on the seeds, as some of it can be stubborn to get off. However, you should make sure to get most of the pulp off of the seeds, especially if you plan to roast the pumpkins later. Excess pulp could burn in the oven. Now, you can begin the process of removing the hard exterior shells from the pumpkin. These shells are non-toxic, so it's safe to leave them on, but many people prefer the softer seeds within. To start, spread the seeds out on a hard surface, like a counter top or cutting board. Try to spread the seeds out evenly, so there's little overlap between seeds. Take a rolling pin. Gently roll the pin over the seeds, using enough force to produce light cracks in the shell. Do not use too much force here. You do not want to damage the soft seeds within. Just roll hard enough to lightly fracture the surface of the shells. Boil a pot of water big enough to hold all your pumpkin seeds. Take your seeds and pour them into the water. The boiling process should cause the shells to gradually fall off. Keep an eye on the seeds as they boil and remove the seeds from the heat once most of the shells have shed. You'll notice the shells have slipped off of the seeds and are floating in the water or congregated at the bottom of the pan. This process generally takes around 5 minutes, but it may take slightly more or less depending on how many seeds you're boiling. Less seeds may be ready in a couple of minutes, while more seeds may take closer to 10 minutes for the shells to shed. Once the shells are gone, remove the seeds from the heat. Strain them over the sink, using a sifter or strainer, and then set them out to dry. You can set the seeds over tray or countertop covered in paper towel to absorb the water. If there are any small bits of shell left on the seeds, you can pick these bits off using your fingers once the seeds are dry to the touch. Make sure to wash your hands first.

Summary: Remove the seeds from the pumpkin. Clean off the removed seeds. Roll a rolling pin over the seeds. Boil the seeds in water for about 5 minutes. Remove the seeds and let them cool.

Before you begin printing the final invitations, run a test print to make sure the invitation prints correctly. Feed the cardstock into your printer. If you are printing many invitations, the printing process may take a while. Be patient and allow for plenty of time to print the invitations. Stay by the printer while the invitations are printing. You will be able to notice the moment there is a printing problem, stop the printing process and not waste paper. Purchase extra printer ink before beginning the printing process. You don't want to be halfway through printing your invitations and suddenly have to run to the store to get more ink. Evaluate the cost of the printer ink for your home printer compared to having the invitations printed at a local print shop. In some cases, it may be cheaper to have the invitations printed locally. Most printing companies require a .pdf of the invitation image in order to print it, but inquire about the file requirements at your local print shop.

Summary: Print the invitations using your home printer. Pay a printing company to print the invitations for you.

Goo Gone is a product made specifically for removing adhesives, or anything that is sticky or greasy in general. It can be purchased from a supermarket or online. A bottle will typically be around $5 USD or less. There several Goo Gone products. The Original Goo Gone will work to remove the decal. You can also purchase it in a spray gel form, or buy the Goo Gone Sticker Lifter. They are slightly different products, but they work in the same way. You can also make a homemade Goo Gone by adding 1 part vegetable oil with 2 parts baking soda. Put the contents in a bowl or jar. Take the product and apply it to the decal with a rag or paper towel. If using a spray, spray it on and use a paper towel to spread the product over all of the decal. Use as much product as necessary to cover the entire decal. Once it is covered with Goo Gone, you should leave it on the decal for about 4 or 5 minutes. The decal should be loosened up at that point. Then, take a plastic ice scraper or similar tool and lift the decal from the bathtub. Start around the edges and work towards the center. Continue to use the tool until the decal has been completely removed. Use more Goo Gone if any sticky residue remains. Use hot, soapy water with a sponge or rag and wash the surface of the bathtub. This is to remove any Goo Gone residue. The adhesive residue should be gone at this point.
Summary: Purchase Goo Gone. Apply the product on the decal. Allow a few minutes for the product to sit. Wipe the surface.