Rustic wooden pumpkins are an easy way to refresh your fall decor by using scraps of wood, and other items you have on hand.
Recently I invited my family over for Sunday dinner during the Steeler game. In addition to preparing a great feast, I wanted to decorate our main living area for fall, but I didn't want to spend a lot of time, or money.
So, while I was bringing out boxes of decorations from the basement, I noticed several scraps of wood near my husband's workbench. This reminded me of the cute rustic wooden pumpkins that I've seen on Pinterest, and I thought they would make an easy craft and a nice, new addition to the mantel.
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I love the way they turned out. So quick to make, and hey, they were free.
Rustic Wooden Pumpkins Using Scrap Wood
They started with these random pieces of wood I found in the basement.
After I cleaned them up a bit, I gave them all a base color of orange craft paint. Then using shades of red and brown, played around until I got the look I liked.
These are bits of wood from a branch that fell in the garden. They made perfect stems for the pumpkins.
A piece of old wire greenery made great vines. You can easily make these vines, by wrapping them around a paintbrush, or any tapered handle.
They were super simple, fast and didn't cost a dime. Looks like a little pumpkin family. I guess I'm on a trend of family groups. Remember the momma and baby owl wreath I posted recently.
Everything on this mantel except for a couple of thrift store finds on the right, came from the basement boxes, or were already somewhere in the house.
I love that these rustic wooden pumpkins add such a nice new brightness to the mantel.
They took very little time to make, so I had plenty of time to clean the house and make dinner,
And since they are not Halloween decorations, they can stick around through Thanksgiving.
And then we'll have Christmas to deal with. 😉
P.S. You may also enjoy this easy Wooden Gather Sign for fall or this Welcome Wooden Sign made from contractors shims. You can find them and much more on my DIY Projects page.
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Rustic Wooden Pumpkins Using Scrap Wood
Equipment
- Paint Brush
Materials
- Scrap Wood - 3 pieces
- Wire Greenery
- Orange Paint
- Brown Paint
- Brown Paint
- Red Paint
Instructions
- Gather scrap wood in various rectangle shapes and sizes.
- Clean them up to remove any dust or dirt.
- Paint them all a base color of orange craft paint.
- Use shades of red and brown, until you get the look you like.
- Use bits of a wood branch to make the stems.
- Wrap a piece of old wire greenery around a paintbrush to create a vine.
- Secure them around the pumpkin.
Lidy@FrenchGardenHouse
What a fun project! Such a great idea, thank you for sharing this. Almost all of us have a few pieces of wood to use already.
Patti Estep
Hi Lidy,
I know right? That's what made me love this one. Now I'm thinking about other options on basement trash. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Debrashoppeno5
This is my favorite kind of craft. The pumpkins from scrap wood are easy and give a festive air. Pinned
Kim - The Hypertufa Gardener
Those are so cute and make such a lovely setup on the mantle.
Patti Estep
Hi Kim,
The best part is that they cost nothing and come together quickly.
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Carole @ Garden Up Green
I love this - so pretty and it's nice you can enjoy it through November. Scrap wood is the best and where most of my projects transpire from. Great job and I like how you painted them. Super neat!!
Patti Estep
Hi Carole,
I know you are great with wood projects.
I'm starting to obsess about making more.
Thanks for your kind comments as always friend.
Have a great week!
Patti
Linda at Mixed Kreations
This are super cute! They look really pretty on your fall mantle. I can find lots of fun and easy things to make with scrap wood, so I make the hubby save all pieces.
Patti Estep
Hi Linda,
I think I'm going to have to start hording all the scraps around here too!
Thanks for the kinds comment and have a great week!
Patti
Ann Bailey
How cute - simple and easy! I have to share with my daughter - she'll LOVE this!
Patti Estep
Hi Ann,
This would be a great project to make with your daughter and I'm so glad you like it!
Have a great week!
Patti