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Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
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DIY Wooden Pumpkins

Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIY
Keyword: affordable fall decor, block pumpkins, diy wooden pumpkins, easy diy pumpkins
Yield: 3 Pumpkins
Author: Farmlife DIY
Cost: $10-$15

Equipment

  • Speed square
  • Circular saw
  • Paint brush
  • Sander
  • Dill
  • Spade bit
  • 3/8 rope
  • Hot glue gun

Materials

  • 4 x 4 Lumber
  • Paint: Orange White and Black or your choice

Instructions

  • Step 1. Measure and cut across the width of the 4x4 until you have three pumpkins.
    The pumpkins are cut to 11”, 9” and 6”.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
  • Step 2. Using a base coat allows you to play with the final look.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
  • Step 3. Apply the Orange paint to your liking.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
  • Step 4. I used a template and spray paint to create the face. Be sure to tape the template in place.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
  • Step 5. Cut 6 - 8 five inch long pieces of rope. Run hot glue down the length of each piece and build a vine stem as thick as you like. Wear gloves you will get burned otherwise.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
  • Step 6. Locate the center of your pumpkin. Using a spade bit (1 ¼ or 1 ⅛ “) and drill down 2”.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!
  • Step 7. Place your vines and use hot glue to hold them in place.
    Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable holiday decor idea!

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