- Dollar Tree wooden ovals (Hobby Lobby has them too)
- Folk Art craft paint in toasted terra cotta and pueblo
- Americana craft gel stain in walnut
- Paintbrushes
- Sandpaper
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Faux fall floral picks
- Twine or ribbon (optional)
Easy Wooden Pumpkin DIY
This easy wooden pumpkin DIY is exactly that, EASY! If you can use a glue gun, you can make this wooden pumpkin!
Create a Rustic Autumn Vibe in Your Home
Looking for an easy and affordable way to decorate your home for fall? You have come to the right place because this wooden pumpkin DIY tutorial is perfect! In just a few simple steps, you can create your own charming pumpkin decorations that will add a touch of rustic charm to any room.
Handcrafted Society
It’s pumpkin month in our Handcrafted Society craft group, and the ladies came through with some adorable pumpkin DIYs to share with you! All of them are linked at the bottom of this post and you don’t want to miss Wendy’s Painted Pumpkin Pillow for fall: Pottery Barn Inspired DIY tutorial. I am making one ASAP! We love to inspire you with affordable and adorable ideas on the first Tuesday of each month with a fun theme!
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Supplies Needed
- Dollar Tree wooden ovals (Hobby Lobby has them too)
- Folk Art craft paint in toasted terra cotta and pueblo
- Americana craft gel stain in walnut
- Paintbrushes
- Sandpaper
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Faux fall floral picks
- Twine or ribbon (optional)
I found the wooden ovals at my local Dollar Tree, but you can also find similar ones at Hobby Lobby or online. The terra cotta and pueblo colors from Folk Art craft paint give the pumpkins a warm, rustic look, but feel free to use any colors you like.
Before painting, lightly sand the wooden ovals to smooth out any rough spots. Then, use a paintbrush to apply a base coat of the Americana Gel Stain in walnut.
Next, after the gel stain dries paint on the terra cotta paint to the front and sides of three ovals and then the pueblo on the three ovals the smaller size. Let the paint dry completely.
It’s important to let each layer of paint dry completely before adding the next. I usually wait about 10 minutes between coats. Depending on the thickness of the paint and the desired level of coverage, you may need to apply two or three coats of each color.
Once the paint is dry, use a sanding block or zippy sander to lightly sand the edges and scuff up the paint all over the ovals.
To attach the ovals, use a hot glue gun to attach the ovals together. You have to make sure that they are even or “level” so they will stand up properly. Add hot glue to the inside of an oval and attach the other on top and then attach the other side to the oval on the opposite side.
That’s it! With just a few simple materials, you can create these charming wooden pumpkins to add to your fall decor.
Materials
- Wooden Pumpkin Cut-Out from Dollar Tree
- redesign PRIMA Mould of your choice (I used Divine Floral)
- redesign PRIMA Modeling Material
- Green Chalk/Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Water
- Black Acrylic Paint
- Orange Acrylic Paint
- redesign PRIMA Metallique Wax in Vintage Gold
- Embellishments of your choosing (I used Ribbon, and a Metallic Fall leaf)
Getting Started
Firstly, we need to get the base painted the main color we want the pumpkin to be! I chose to have my pumpkin mainly green, but we will use other colors to add dimension later.
Secondly, make your mould! This is my favorite part. Choose a mold that you will later glue to your pumpkin and it will certainly be the main addition to your Dollar Tree Wooden Pumpkin Cut-Out DIY! If you need to learn how to DIY Applique Moulds, read my tutorial HERE!
After that, paint your Mould to match your pumpkin! We aren’t glueing it just yet, but I just like to get an idea of where I want to place it. Also, I want to make sure it matches the pumpkin and as a result, looks like it is a part of the pumpkin itself!
Personalize It!
Next, once the green base is dry, we need to paint ovals to create the folds that are in a pumpkin using your acrylic black paint! This really adds depth!
In addition to the black paint creating depth, adding orange paint creates realness! I use a little bit of orange throughout the whole pumpkin next to the black lines.
Dip your paint brush in water and gently go over the black and orange, almost merging them together. You want to thin out the paint so it’s not as harsh. Keep going until you get your desired effect.
It all starts comes together when you age your pumpkin and mold with the redesign PRIMA Wax. There are different color options to choose from on my Boutique, too! It adds the antique look I am obsessed with. To learn more on how to create aging with wax, be sure to check out my tutorial on it!
