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Over 25 Ways to DIY a Craft Store Pumpkin

September 21, 2015

A collection of over 25 different ways to use faux pumpkins to create unique fall decor.



FALL   |   Updated September 24, 2023








There are so many creative ideas for transforming fake craft store pumpkins into unique and special fall decor.


And many of these ideas could be done using real pumpkins, too.


While you may not want to "ruin" perfectly fine, pricey faux pumpkins, these projects are ideal for updating ones that are worn and tired. You can also find new pumpkins after Thanksgiving for almost nothing at stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and JoAnn Fabrics. And thrift stores normally have donated pumpkins that their owners didn't see the potential in for a low price.


Here are over 25 creative ways to makeover craft store pumpkins:





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25+ WAYS TO DIY A CRAFT STORE PUMPKIN




(Please pin these pumpkins from their original posts.)




GLITTER PUMPKINS   ||   Happy Happy Nester







DECOUPAGE PUMPKINS    ||    Better Homes & Gardens








CHALK PAINTED "HEIRLOOM" PUMPKINS    |    anderson + grant








DIY SUCCULENT PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE    ||    Sand & Sisal








METALLIC SILVER LEAF PUMPKIN    ||    Simply Handmade Studios








Faux Pumpkin Lanterns    ||    Modern Glam








Stenciled Pumpkins    ||     BHG.com


Stenciled pumpkins from BHG.com  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Paper Leaf Pumpkin    ||     Polka Dot Chair


Paper Leaf Pumpkin from Polka Dot Chair  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Pumpkin with Realistic Looking Stem    ||    anderson + grant


How to create a realistic stem for your pumpkin  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Faux Mercury Glass Pumpkin    ||    Practically Functional








Easy Pumpkin Craft    ||    A Thoughtful Place


Easy Pumpkin Craft from A Thoughtful Place  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Blue Porcelain Pumpkin    ||    Craftberry Bush


Blue Porclain Pumpkins from Craftberry Bush  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Subway Art Pumpkin    ||     Canary Street Crafts


Subway Art Pumpkin from Canary Street Crafts  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Fur Covered Pumpkin     ||    Brepurposed


Fur Covered Pumpkin from Brepurposed  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Pumpkin Candleholder    ||    By Stephanie Lynn


Pumpkin Candle Holder from By Stephanie Lynn  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Bohemian Pumpkins    ||    Modest Style








Hanging Pumpkins    ||    AKA Design


Hanging Pumpkins from AKA Design  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Vintage Chalk Paint Pumpkin    ||    So Much Better with Age


Vintage Chalk Paint Pumpkins from So Much Better with Age  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Decoupaged Pumpkins    ||    Confessions of a Plate Addict


Decoupaged Pumpkins from Confessions of a Plate Addict  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Glitter and Sequin Pumpkin    ||    Crafting in the Rain


Glitter and Sequin Pumpkin from Crafting in the Rain  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Sheet Music Pumpkin    ||    Mabey She Made It


Sheet Music Pumpkin from Mabey She Made It  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Copper Wire Pumpkins    ||    One Dog Woof


Copper Wire Pumpkins from One Dog Woof  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Lace Inspired Pumpkins    ||    Alisa Burke


Lace Inspired Pumpkins from Alisa Burke  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Shabby Chic Pumpkins    ||    Making It in the Mountains


Shabby Chic Pumpkins from Making It in the Mountains  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Hand Painted Pumpkins  ||  As Simple as That


Hand Painted Pumpkins from As Simple as That  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Carved + Etched Pumpkin    ||    Mad in Crafts


Carved + Etched Pumpkin from Mad in Crafts  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com




Pumpkin Planter    ||    Joy in Our Home


Pumpkin Planter from Joy in our Home  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Fall Treat Jar    ||    The Inspired Hive


Fall Treat Jar from Meet the B's  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Confetti Pumpkins    ||    Alice & Lois


Confetti Pumpkins from Alice & Lois  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Concrete Pumpkins    ||    A Night Owl


Concrete Pumpkins from A Night Owl  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Marquee Light Pumpkins    ||    Kara's Party Ideas


Marquee Light Pumpkin from Kara's Party Ideas  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com





Mercury Mirror Grout Pumpkins    ||    Tater Tots and Jello


Mercury Mirror Grout Pumpkins  |  25 Creative DIY Pumpkins at www.andersonandgrant.com


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