Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins! These are my latest and greatest creation made from scrap wood, wine corks, paint and a variety of ribbon, burlap, twine, fabric and moss. This is such a fun project but takes a few days to make them because you need to go in stages. I made similar ones a few years ago when we were station in Germany and used them as centerpieces. I added more greenery this time and tried out some different paint techniques so they might fit in with a variety of decor.
A few things I learned along the way.
- Make sure the wood is cut evenly or your pumpkin won’t lay flat and they will wobble.
- Glue the wine cork on before painting with a glue gun. It sticks to the wood better.
- Use a variety of paint colors so it looks more rustic. Orange out of the bottle looks too bright so you can add some other colors to make it a bit more muted. You can also add a stained wax overlay.
- Look for a variety of materials to make leaves, vines and to add to your cork. I had a bin of different items to choose from so I could make sets that looked similar. They don’t all have to match but try to coordinate the colors so they “go” together.
- Use a lot of glue for the moss or it will fall off. Once dry, turn your pumpkin over and shake off any excess moss.
- Sets of 2 or 3 pumpkins look perfect together and can really add a fun and quirky touch to your home decor.
Enjoy creating some fun pumpkins for your home or as a gift. You won’t be disappointed in this fun Fall project.