Fall is upon us, and if you are looking for budget friendly ways to add some autumn themed home décor, we have them. You can pick up various plastic and foam pumpkins at any dollar store and turn them into elegant home décor easily. Follow the steps below for five simple ways to spruce up those cheap pumpkins. Supplies from flowers to paint to twine and more can be used to transform those budget friendly pumpkins in minutes.
Incorporate Fall Flowers
Pick up silk flowers while you are picking up your pumpkins and make this first version. Flowers in fall colors are used below, but you can pick and choose the flowers of your choice. Just stick the flowers into a foam pumpkin or glue on top of a plastic version. Either way, this flower filled pumpkin will look gorgeous in any fall themed vignette.
Add Scrapbooking Elements
I find various scrapbook supplies at my local dollar store and paper brads are a great way to add fun to a pumpkin in minutes. Push the brads into a foam or plastic pumpkin in any pattern you choose. This look would also be fun using thumb tacks in a pinch.
Add a Little Fabric
If you use fabric in your crafting, be sure to save those scraps! Scrap fabric or burlap strips can be wrapped around a cheap pumpkin for a whole new look. Grab any pumpkin for this craft and get creative with the fabric you choose. Just wrap and secure with hot glue for a unique spin on fall décor.
Twine or Rope Pumpkins
No fabric or burlap on hand? No problem! Grab some twine, rope, or string while at the dollar store and wrap those pumpkins instead. Use hot glue or even decoupage medium to secure the twine to any pumpkin. You can use white or natural colored rope but twine comes in tons of fun colors as well.
When all else fails, Paint ’em!
The last idea for decorating your dollar store plastic pumpkin might just be the easiest. Grab some paint and get to work! You can go with any color of the rainbow or even a metallic paint like the picture below. Try spray painting those pumpkins or even painting with a brush. Whichever method and color you choose, you are sure to get an elegant look from a budget friendly dollar store item.
Grab your supplies, and make any of these pumpkin ideas in just minutes. Which of these dollar store pumpkin ideas will you use this fall?
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