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Easy DIY Wood Pumpkin Display: Floral Fall Decor with a Decoupage Twist

 Create a stunning fall-inspired display with this budget-friendly DIY craft. Learn how to decoupage wood pumpkins and incorporate floral accents for a charming and seasonal decoration.


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Hello everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful autumn season so far. How's the weather in your area? Today, it's breezy outside, with a high of 72 degrees, and the sun is shining. I feel grateful to be able to enjoy such a beautiful day, and I hope you do too. 
 I'd like to share a fun crafting project with you. We'll be decorating wooden pumpkin ornaments from Dollar Tree using decoupage and wooden tumbling blocks to create a pumpkin floral design. 


Here are the materials you'll need:

- Two wooden pumpkin ornaments (I bought mine from Dollar Tree)

- Six wooden tumbling blocks (also from Dollar Tree, but other craft stores may carry them)

- Adhesive

- Faux floral and greenery

- Acrylic paint (I'm using brown)

- Foam block

- Craft knife

- Decorative fall napkins (I purchased mine from Hobby Lobby)

- Floral cutters (needed for cutting your floral to the desired size)

- Paintbrush

- Mod Podge

-Twine

-Wooden beads

-Mini iron (This will be used when applying decorative napkins, you can use any technique of your choice)

Applying acrylic paint to wooden pumpkins and blocks

To start, apply a thin coat of watered-down acrylic paint to your wooden pumpkins and blocks. I recommend painting only one side of the tumbling blocks. 





Adding Mod Podge and decorative napkin

To add decorative napkins to your pumpkins, remove the second layer of the napkin and apply Mod Podge to the pumpkin's surface using a paintbrush. Place your decorative napkin over the Mod Podge surface, cover it with parchment paper, and gently iron over the paper. Once done, remove the parchment paper and sand off any excess paper. 



Adding twine and wooden beads

This is optional. Use a craft knife to cut a hole in one of your wooden pumpkins.   Then, string your beads onto twine and tie it off at the top and bottom. The pumpkin ornaments I used already had a hole in the stem. If your pumpkins do not have a hole in them you can skip this.



Attaching wooden blocks together/Adding them to wooden pumpkins

Next, glue three blocks together and repeat with the other three blocks. Lay the pumpkin flat with the decorative napkin side down and add adhesive to one side of the stacked blocks. Press that side down onto the wooden pumpkin. Repeat with the second stack of blocks and the second pumpkin, leaving an opening between the pumpkins. 



Cutting foam block and adding faux floral

Cut your craft foam block to the desired size and insert it into the middle of the pumpkin design. Then, use your floral cutters to cut your faux floral to the desired size and insert the stems into the craft block. I used deeper oranges and reds, along with larger faux green leaves. 



And there you have it! Your pumpkin floral design is complete and ready to be displayed. I personally added mine to my fireplace mantel, but you could also display it on a tiered tray with your other fall-themed decor. 



If you try this craft, I'd love to see your finished product. Feel free to send me a picture and let me know how it turned out. Thank you for crafting with me, and I look forward to sharing more ideas with you soon!

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  1. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 4, 2023 at 7:36 PM

    I really like this, looks nice. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 132. Pinned. And, let me mention, tomorrow my themed party will open for pumpkin crafts and décor (wink wink) if you're interested in linking up :)

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  2. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 5, 2023 at 8:35 AM

    Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 166 for Pumpkin Crafts and Décor. Pinned.

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  3. Parsimonious Décor DarlingOctober 6, 2023 at 8:12 PM

    Such a clever craft...core memory unlocked of those similar ones we made out of needlepoint squares back in grade school! Thank you for sharing! :)

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    1. StephanieOctober 6, 2023 at 8:36 PM

      Aw, thank you so much. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for visiting and sharing your feedback. I appreciate it.

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  4. Jennifer WiseOctober 8, 2023 at 9:51 AM

    So impressed with your decoupage skills! This is beautiful. Visiting from Dare to Share linkup.

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    1. StephanieOctober 8, 2023 at 10:03 AM

      Jennifer, thank you. You're always so kind. I appreciate it. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  5. Joanne October 11, 2023 at 2:33 PM

    That is really pretty!

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  6. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 12, 2023 at 7:24 AM

    Stephanie, CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 167 for All Things Printable from the previous linkup for Pumpkin Crafts and Décor.

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  7. PaulaShort October 12, 2023 at 8:38 AM

    Thanks bunches Steph, for sharing this wonderful tutorial with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.

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    1. StephanieOctober 12, 2023 at 12:11 PM

      Paula, thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this craft.

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  8. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM

    You continue to inspire with your fabulous eye for Dollar Tree finds. Featuring when my link party opens!

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    1. StephanieOctober 12, 2023 at 12:12 PM

      Carol, thank you. You're always so kind. Happy to hear you enjoyed this craft.

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  9. Sum of their StoriesOctober 14, 2023 at 7:53 AM

    So pretty, what a lovely autumn decoration. Thank you for sharing with us at Handmade Monday :-)

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  10. Laurie CoverOctober 14, 2023 at 7:24 PM

    This turned out, really pretty! And it looks like a lot of fun to make!

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial at the Sunday sunshine blog hop

    Laurie

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    1. StephanieOctober 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM

      Laurie, thank you so much. It was a lot of fun to create. :)

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  11. Lynne | My Family ThymeOctober 25, 2023 at 6:03 PM

    What a pretty pumpkin craft! I am excited to feature your post at this week's Tuesday Turn About Link Party. Thank you so much for sharing!

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    1. StephanieOctober 25, 2023 at 6:14 PM

      Lynne, thank you so much. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my pumpkin floral display. Thank you for adding me to the featured posts. :)

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