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The Frugal Homemaker

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Fall Pumpkin Topiary

November 9, 2011

DIY Pumpkin topiary

I have a fun, fall project for you today! Smile (updated picture above from my Fall 2012 table)  – excuse the poor before blogging/before good camera/before I knew anything about photography pictures in this post. 

You might have seen this pumpkin topiary on my table when I posted about decorating your table with placemats.  But I thought you might enjoy the tutorial on how I made it. Smile  It is super easy and takes less than 30 minutes.

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It all started because my mother-in-law had a pumpkin topiary just like this that she had bought years ago at Garden Ridge.  Every fall, I would admire hers and wish I had one of my own.  So last year, I borrowed it for a few days and headed out to get all the supplies to make my OWN! Winking smile

The 2 leaf garlands came from the Dollar Tree, but I only used one.  The bucket was already in my stash (I just gave it a quick coat of ORB spray paint before assembling it.)  The other leaf picks and flowers and the three pumpkins came from Michaels.  With a 40% sale and an additional 10% off your purchase coupon, I got all my supplies for under $10.

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I had a hard time finding three pumpkins the same color and the sizes that I needed.  I ended up with a small one and large one exactly the same and the middle one different.  But once I got it together and all the filler added, you can hardly tell and I really like the subtle difference.

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I removed the stems from all three pumpkins.  I actually glued the stem from the middle pumpkin on the top pumpkin because I liked it better than the little stubby on the small pumpkin.  I secured the pumpkins to the bucket and to each other with plenty of hot glue.

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(By the way, this would look gorgeous with white pumpkins! Smile)

I took leaves off the garland and used some of them along with the fall picks and glued them in between the pumpkins.  And I also glued more along the edge of the bucket until I got the look I wanted.

Here is the finished product! Smile

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I have not seen anything like this in stores this year or last year.  The closest that came to it was this pumpkin topiary at Kirkland’s last year for $24.99!

I think I like mine better anyways and I definitely like the $10 price tag better. Smile

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By the way, now is the perfect time to pick up faux pumpkins at the store if you are wanting to make your own topiary.  Our Michael’s already had fall stuff on clearance for 70% off.  And Hobby Lobby should be putting their fall stuff on deep discount anytime now too.

By the way, you can also make a pumpkin topiary with real (or faux) pumpkins outdoors.  Love this outdoor pumpkin topiary that Kate at Centsational Girl did.  (The 2 colors of pumpkins would look really good in a topiary like mine too. Smile)

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Have you made any fall or Thanksgiving crafts this year?

What is your favorite fall décor or craft?  This topiary and my fall banner from this year are two of my favorites! Smile

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Sometimes I link up to these wonderful parties: Sarahndipities, Skip to my Lou, Today’s Creative Blog, How to Nest for Less, Home Stories A to Z, Apron Thrift Girl, Tools are for women too, Not just a Housewife, A bowl full of lemons, Uncommon Designs Online,Someday Crafts, No Minimalist Here,Somewhat Simple, 36th Avenue, Sew Much Ado, The Style Sisters, The Thrifty Home, Domestically Speaking, House of Hepworths, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Weekend Blogging party at Serenity Now, Home Happy Home, Tatertots and Jello, Funky Junk Interiors, The Girl Creative, Miss Mustard Seed, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Remodelaholic, The Lettered Cottage,Before and after party at Thrifty Decor Chick, Pinterest Challenge at Young House Love, Best projects of July at Beneath my Heart

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Comments

  1. Nikki says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I LOVE this craft! I made three of them last year after shopping for clearance pumpkins! Hailey and I made one for my mum, my sister ~ and of course, one for our table!! : ) We are enjoying them this year!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      November 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM

      glad you are enjoying them! 🙂 I love it too! It is nice to have something made from last year to just pull out and enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Christa @ BrownSugarToast says

    November 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Love it! And love the 2 different kinds of pumpkins! So pretty and natural-looking. Great job!!!

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    • Christina says

      November 29, 2011 at 12:17 AM

      thanks! 🙂

      wanted to do a real/BIG version outside this year but never did get around to it. Plus hot glu doesn’t secure those pumpkins – LOL!

      Reply
  3. Rose says

    September 17, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    I have never decorated for fall up until the last few years. I have really been enjoying it to.

    Reply
  4. Karen K says

    September 18, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I have a decorative pumpkin as my centerpiece for years..Time to change it out with this beautiful topiary..Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    You know I love a pumpkin topiary! B~E~A~U~T~I~F~U~L! Thanks for linking it up to the Countdown to Fall Party!

    Reply

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