SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED
- 4 x 4 untreated board
- branch from your yard – a size of a quarter
- power grab or any adhesive you want to use
- stain the color of your choice – I used red mahogany by Minwax
- orange paint
- Spanish moss
- burlap wired ribbon
- faux leaves
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Here is how I made my three wooden pumpkins.
Cut 3 pieces from the 4 x 4 board. If buying your board at Lowe’s or Home Depot they will cut the pieces for you. The board is under $7. I made a couple sets out of my one board. Here are the sizes.
- One piece 12 inches
- One piece 8 inches
- One piece 4.5 inches
Stain you pieces. I am using Red Mahogany.
After the stain dried, I painted my pieces. I used orange acrylic craft paint. I gave them 3 coats of paint.
Once the paint dried I took 50 grit sandpaper and distressed all of the pieces.
Cut your branch into little pieces for the pumpkin stems. I didn’t measured I just cut the size I wanted to use.
I am using power grab to glue the cut pieces of branch on the top of each board.
I took some hot glue and glued Spanish moss to the top of each pumpkin.
Taking some of my faux leaves and gluing to the top of the pumpkins.
I made the basic bow and hot glued it to the top as well.
That’s it. Now to style your wooden pumpkins any way you want. With the one board I made two sets. Under $10.
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
I love this idea, and plan on making it, once I gather all the supplies I need.
Thank you for your inspiration!!!
You are going to have so much fun making you some wooden pumpkins. Happy creating!
Terrie, I love this idea. Easy to make, inexpensive, and will last a long time. And super cute for Halloween decor. They look great on your hearth.
Thank you Carol. Both sets were gifted to a happy receiver. I might make me a set for next year. Thanks for stopping by.
Love these, Terrie!!
I have my Hubby cutting mine out right now. Thanks so much for the idea and directions.
I am so happy I inspired you. You will have to share what you did with yours.
These pumpkins are amazing! I just adore them! Great job! You make everything look so easy!
These are so cute! I’m pretty sure my hubby has some leftover boards like this in his scrap pile so I can make some of these! I love the stems, too!
The hardest part of the project was cutting the board. Mr. Tip had to cut it and then turn it to cut through it. With the proper saw it wouldn’t of been a problem. But it worked out fine so I am happy. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out.
They look so fun to make and beautiful on your white fireplace with the Fall vignette. Great idea!
Thanks Kathy. I enjoyed making them. I made them to give away. I love how they look on my hearth too. Happy Thursday!
Terrie I love how you stained them first and then painted them. It gives them a fun worn and weathered look. So cute!
Tammy I knew I wanted to give them distressing so my first thought was to stain the wood. I am so glad I did. I think they look cute and was so easy to make. Hope you have a great Thursday!
Hi Terrie these are so cool. I love the paint with the stain. Gives them such a rustic touch.
Great job as always.
Cindy
Hey there sweet friend! I knew I was going to distress them so I thought the stain color would be a better look than the lighter color. Thanks for stopping by Cindy!
I absolutely LOVE these, Terrie! Pinned!
They were so easy to make. Thanks Ann for your sweet comment. Also, thanks for hosting this month. I always have fun working with you.
These are fabulous!! My daughter and her craft group just made similar ones, painted orange with white polka dots! Your grouping looks so festive!
Thanks Patti. I saw the polka dotted ones and thought about doing those, but I am giving these as gifts so I just went traditional. Have a wonderful Fall season.