Make a festive fall statement with these adorable stump pumpkins! We love these stump pumpkins decorating the firepit area, front door, or fireplace inside. So cute and such an easy tutorial.
How to Make Wooden Pumpkins for Yard Decorations
I designed these wooden pumpkins as a way to try my hand at the jigsaw for the first time. Well, I’m here to tell you that if I can make wooden pumpkins for yard decorations, so can you! Read on to get the plans and complete guide.
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How to Make Wooden Pumpkins
A year ago, I got the itch to learn woodworking. My husband has a garage workshop where he builds incredible things, like these farmhouse wooden headboards we designed together. But why should the boys have all the fun?
I’m here to prove that making wooden pumpkins for yard decorations is easier than you think! With just a jigsaw and a scroll saw, I made three wooden pumpkins of varying heights and widths as well as a few stems and leaves. You can watch my DIY pumpkin tutorial on YouTube to see the full step-by-step process.
Read on to download FREE patterns and get a printable version of the full tutorial.
Wooden Pumpkin Specs
I designed three pumpkins in different sizes. Below, I’m including the project plans (PDF format) so you can build your wooden pumpkins to the same specs. (Download Adobe Acrobat PDF reader for free if you need it.)
- Large Pumpkin (43 x 38.5 inches): download
- Small & Wide Pumpkin (39.5 x 29-inches): download
- Tall & Skinny Pumpkin (30.5 x 33.5-inches): download
See the end of this post to print out the full tutorial with detailed steps and a supply list.
Pumpkin Treat Holder
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Jig Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, fence pickets and wood glue |
Build your own treat holder for trick or treaters. This super simple build uses pallet wood or cedar fence pickets and can be painted or stained any color
We love this wood pumpkin as a treat holder, filled with fall florals, or even flickering LED candles.
Easy Fence Picket Wood Pumpkin Decor
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Jig Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, fence pickets, nails or staples, and wood glue |
This simple to build design can be used indoors or out. The trick is the wood pieces are overlapped, so minimal back framing or support is needed! It’s easy to modify to different sizes and you can use pallet wood or reclaimed wood. This is a great way to add fall beauty to your home + it’s inexpensive and fun!
4×4 Wood Pumpkin Decor
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 4x material, branches and wood glue |
If you have scrap 4×4 pieces of wood – here’s a great way to add fall decor to your space on a budget! This fun DIY project is easy to do and brings a wood stained element to your home. The 4x4s are more substantial, so these pumpkins can be made taller in height – a great mantle or console table decor element.
