How to Make a Dried Flower Pumpkin
Supplies Needed
Faux PumpkinReal Pumpkin StemXacto KnifeHot-Glue Gun and Glue SticksAssorted Dried Globe and StrawflowersScissors
Step-by-Step Directions
With a few supplies and these how-to instructions, you can create your own fall pumpkin decoration. Customize your pumpkin craft with your favorite dried flowers.
Step 1: Attach the Stem
Adding a dried pumpkin stem gives this faux pumpkin a real feel. It also looks perfect with the dried flowers. Cut the faux stem from the pumpkin with a Xacto knife ($9, Staples). To be sure the hole isn’t too large for the new stem, draw a small circular line to cut along. Glue the real stem in place, filling any gaps with more hot glue—you can cover this later with flowers.
Step 2: Add Big Blooms
Cut the flower heads from the stems and sort the flowers by size; you’ll want to disperse large and small flowers evenly around the pumpkin. Hot-glue a large flower at the base of the stem. Continue with large and small flowers around the base of the stem, covering any pen marks or hot glue. For a fall look, choose flowers in pink, orange, and yellow colors.
Step 3: Add Small Flowers
Continue adding flowers until the entire pumpkin is covered. Save the smallest flowers for any gaps. Lightly wrap pumpkin, then store in a sealed box. The dried flowers are brittle and will break if bumped. Use your finished pumpkin project as a holiday centerpiece or fall mantel decoration.
