Easy Fall Pumpkin Crafts
These fall pumpkin crafts are the perfect way to usher in the new season. From mini paper pumpkins to giant pumpkin yard art, there’s a craft here for everyone to enjoy.
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Whether you’re looking for a craft night activity with friends or a way to add a seasonal touch to your home decor, these pumpkin projects will fit the bill. Over the years, I’ve done painting, decoupage, woodworking, and sculpting to create unique handmade goods with a pumpkin theme.
I decided it was time to collect all of these projects in one place to inspire you to get crafting with pumpkins, too!
Let me know in the comments which of these DIY projects you’ll try first!
DIY Pumpkin Floral Arrangement
Over the years, readers have enjoyed this pumpkin floral arrangement. By adding some strategic accents with paint, you can make a faux pumpkin look more realistic. Get tips on arranging flowers in this simple DIY tutorial.
Chinoiserie Pumpkin Planter
Chinoiserie pumpkins have increased in popularity over the years. By applying pretty napkins to a faux pumpkin with decoupage, you can enjoy the look of chinoiserie at a fraction of the price. Get expert advice in this decoupage pumpkin planter tutorial.
MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Pumpkins
One of my favorite fall pumpkin crafts involves painting Dollar Tree pumpkins as MacKenzie-Childs lookalikes. Learn how to paint foam pumpkins to create these beauties that look perfect on a Halloween mantel.
Painted White Pumpkins
For another Dollar Tree craft idea, try painting your pumpkins white. These mini white painted pumpkins are perfect for neutral tiered tray decor or vase fillers. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add shading in the creases for a more realistic look.
Pottery Barn-inspired Pumpkin Pillows
Make the viral Pottery Barn pumpkin pillow at home with this beginner-friendly guide. Anyone can make this fall pumpkin craft with just fabric, filling, and yarn. No sewing required!
DIY Fall Wreath with Oversized Pumpkin
Using an oversized pumpkin in a DIY fall wreath can create a bigger statement piece for your fall porch decor. Find out how you can attach a large pumpkin to a grapevine wreath and add seasonal greenery in under 10 minutes.
Monogram Pumpkin Decor
Not all carved pumpkins need to be jack-o-lanterns. For a fun twist, try making this monogram pumpkin that you can reuse each year. Watch the video tutorial to learn how to carve intricate designs using a stencil outline.
Giant Yard Pumpkins
These giant wooden pumpkins make the perfect fall yard decor. We love putting them out every year as a tradition. Get my free woodworking plans to create your own set using just a jigsaw and scroll saw.
Decoupage Pumpkins
Transform plain Dollar Tree pumpkins with paint and decoupage to create unique fall home decorations. All you need for these decoupage pumpkins is scrapbook paper and Mod Podge. You can use real pumpkin stems or sticks for a finishing touch.
Pumpkin Placecard Holders
These pumpkin place cards add the perfect touch to a fall tablescape. With a simple hack, they only take five minutes to make. Grab my free printable cards to help personalize the experience.
Pumpkin Applique Tea Towels
Got fabric scraps? Use fabric remnants to make an adorable pumpkin tea towel. You can cut the applique by hand or using a Cricut machine. With iron-on adhesive, there’s no sewing involved. You can also use fusible bonding to attach the ribbon trim.
Pumpkin Iron-on Tea Towels
These fall tea towels have a charming farmhouse feel, and they’re easy to make using only a home printer and a household iron. I love the pumpkin truck and wagon theme!
Head over to the post to get a step-by-step video tutorial and more info on the cute pumpkin graphics (as well as plenty of other fall designs).
Pumpkin Flower Pot
Dress up a plant or treat bag with these adorable Halloween flower pots. Beyond this simple jack-o-lantern, you’ll find other fun characters to paint, like a ghost, Frankenstein, a black cat, and a purple monster.
Cricut Paper Pumpkins
Using a Cricut machine and my free SVG or PDF pattern, you can make adorable paper pumpkins in no time. Check out the full tutorial to see a Halloween version of this pumpkin craft, too.
These paper pumpkins make a great addition to party decor on a table or countertop.
Pumpkin Spice Puff Vinyl T-Shirt
Make a custom t-shirt with puff vinyl for another fall Cricut craft. Puff vinyl gives a textured look to shirts and other apparel, helping designs stand out and look more professional. You can grab this “Pumpkin Spice” design in my fall digital download bundle.
Get the Fall SVG Bundle
Pumpkin Wood Block
Using Cricut vinyl or paint pens, you can turn plain wooden blocks into cute Halloween characters. These wood Halloween decorations look adorable as shelf sitters or on a tiered tray.
We used scrap wood from our playset, but you can find unfinished wood blocks online.
Pumpkin Mason Jar
Don’t throw away your glass jars! Upcycle them into beautiful fall mason jars using paint and homemade stencils. This is a fun and easy Cricut project, but I also have non-Cricut options in the full tutorial.
I love how these mason jars look as candleholders on a crisp autumn afternoon.
I hope these fall pumpkin crafts will inspire you to get creative this season. Don’t forget to pin these ideas on Pinterest to save them for later!
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