Seasonal Decor

10.27.2020

Pumpkin Crafts

Here’s a roundup of some fun pumpkin crafts you can create and customize to match your own decor!

*Spray Painted Pumpkins

The spray painted pumpkins is an easy project, and you can see the tutorial HERE. I created this Kate Spade inspired pumpkins using spray paint, painters tape, and stickers.

*Use a faux pumpkin for this craft so you can enjoy it year after year!

They are the easiest pumpkins to make, and the result is a pumpkin you can enjoy every year!

*Tissue Paper Pumpkin

The tissue paper pumpkin is one of my personal favorites, and I keep adding to my collection. Once you get the hang of it, they are easy to make and the perfect way to customize a pumpkin to match your personal decor and style.

*Use a faux pumpkin for this craft so you can enjoy it year after year!

You can see the full tutorial for making your own tissue paper pumpkin HERE. I include a detailed video to make the crafting process go as smoothly as possible!

*Wrapping Paper Pumpkin

The wrapping paper pumpkin gives you more options since patterned wrapping paper is easier to find than tissue paper, but it is a little more difficult. Since the paper is thicker, you have to cut the paper into strips and wrap the pumpkin. You can see more on how to create your own wrapper paper pumpkin HERE.

*Use a faux pumpkin for this craft so you can enjoy it year after year!

*Succulent Pumpkin

For this project, you won’t carve into the pumpkin which helps this succulent pumpkin last awhile (mine lasted two months). You will need to mist the moss and succulents, and it makes a gorgeous centerpiece.

*You will need to use a real pumpkin for this craft.

Click HERE for the succulent pumpkin tutorial.

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Tissue Pumpkin Craft

I’ve shared this tissue pumpkin craft several different times over the years because it’s such a fun way to customize pumpkins to match your decor and style!

I have a 45 second how-to video in this post, but I’ve had a few mention that they weren’t successful on this project, so I created a VERY detailed (and long) video for those who want ALL the tips and tricks!

View the full-length video tissue pumpkin craft tutorial here:

Supplies Needed:

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Step 1:

Cut a hole for the pumpkin stem near the center of the tissue paper.

Step 2:

Cut off any excess tissue paper. You may want cut out sections of paper up towards the stem as well as extra paper around the bottom. It is helpful to not have too much overlapping paper.

Step 3:

Add Mod Podge to the entire pumpkin – be generous.

Step 4:

Add the tissue paper to the pumpkin. Notice in the sections that are cut out of the tissue paper in the image below. You can play around with the best solution for your pumpkin, but try not to bunch the paper too much. Use your hand to smooth out the tissue paper as much as possible.

Step 5:

Once the tissue paper is adhered to the pumpkin, add Mod Podge to the outside. Continue to smooth out the tissue paper.

Step 6:

Allow to dry fully – this usually takes 12-24 hours depending on the thickness of the Mod Podge.

Optional Step: I have found that the Mod Podge melts when I store these pumpkins in the attic. I added a finish spray (after the Mod Podge was completely dry) to try and prevent this from happening.

I also have a tutorial for these fun spray painted pumpkins, and you can see that HERE!

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Fall Pumpkin Centerpieces

These fall pumpkin centerpieces are one of my favorite fall crafts.

We are hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year, so I am going all out with fall decor! I love all the succulent pumpkins planters I am seeing all over Pinterest, but I did want to go to all the trouble and have the pumpkin rot. Luckily I found a tutorial for making a succulent pumpkin that does not require carving. Ideally, it should last for a while!

Here is what you will need to create these fall pumpkin centerpieces:

Pumpkin(s)
Succulents
Moss
Glue Gun
Spray Adhesive
Scissors

I removed the stem from some of my pumpkins but later realized they were easy to work around (as long as they were trimmed fairly short).

Moss was added to the top of the pumpkin.

And the succulents were attached to the moss. I found this tutorial on Simply Happenstance. This blog shows a detailed step-by-step tutorial for making these gorgeous succulent pumpkins. There are also several tips for how to enjoy your succulents post-fall. You can read all about it HERE.

My succulent pumpkins were made almost a month ago, and I have (somehow) managed to keep them alive. I mist the succulents lightly a couple of times a week, and I am crossing my fingers they make it to my Thanksgiving table!

My centerpiece includes one large orange pumpkin and two smaller white pumpkins.

It was not an inexpensive project due to the number of succulents I had to buy. However, succulents may be easier to find (and cheaper) depending on where you live.

I decided it was worth the investment – assuming I can keep them alive through Thanksgiving!

There is a way to keep them alive once your pumpkin rots. You can read more about it on Simply Happenstance.

I shared the tutorial (and a free printable) for the “vintage” pumpkin patch sign hanging in the background earlier this month. You can see all the details HERE.

I would love to know if you try these pretty centerpieces and if you have any tips for keeping them alive through the holiday!

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