21 Easy Pumpkin Crafts You Can Make from Junk: DIY Fall Decor

Y’all already know that October is my favorite month (my birthday is in October so that probably helps too).  I have declared it “Pumpkin Month” and do pumpkin crafts all month long! I’ve got 21 repurposed easy pumpkins to share with you today, but I could go on and on. I may add more later!

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21 Unique Pumpkin Crafts from Repurposed Finds

Junky Pumpkins

This was my favorite tutorial from last year. I find Jello molds all the time at thrift stores and garage sales. They’re usually pretty cheap and easy to spray paint. I used up a lot of other little “junk” that I’d been collecting, too – knobs, handles, wires, screws, etc. Pretty much anything can be turned into a pumpkin!

Decoupaged Memory Pumpkin

This was a special pumpkin. It’s covered with memories! Check out the full story and see how I added so many special pieces to my pumpkin. I enjoyed putting mine in a wooden lantern with some greenery for a Thanksgiving decoration.

HINT: Check for cheap dollar store pumpkins in the fall to use as a base.

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Paperback Book Pumpkin

Beautiful paper pumpkins! I haven’t tried this one yet but paperback books are easy to find at thrift stores… you could make a whole pumpkin patch out of old books! And skip painting the edges if you prefer a more neutral fall decor.

Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin

I’ve seen mason jar lid pumpkins before but they’re usually spray painted. I thought this one was a little cuter.

Hello Fall Sign

This hello fall pumpkin sign might be a little more work but wouldn’t it be cute on your front porch with some colorful fall leaves?

Halloween Bandana Pumpkins

Got any orange bandanas around? If not grab a few online. I’d tie a little twine around the stem, too.

I haven’t made bandana pumpkins but I have made similar fabric pumpkins. Check out my Facebook Live video:

Dryer Vent Pumpkin

These dryer vent pumpkins have been around for a while, too. But I thought this white pumpkin was a little more subtle. And isn’t it beautiful in this living room? {See “How to Decorate with White Pumpkins“}

Scrap Wood Pumpkins

Now I want to turn every piece of wood I find into a pumpkin! It doesn’t matter what size or shape it is. Paint it orange, put a stem on top, and it’s a pumpkin. HINT: use a green pipe cleaner as a vine.

DIY Burlap Pumpkin

Burlap just screams fall to me so of course, it should cover a faux pumpkin. Angie shared an easy way to add the fabric on her blog.

Melted Crayon Pumpkin

Ya know all those broken crayons you keep saving? Here’s what you should do with them!

You could do this on a real pumpkin or a fake one. Make a pattern with the crayons or use one of each color like on this pumpkin. Mini pumpkins would be super cute too!

The Original Orange Jello Mold Pumpkins

This was my first attempt at upcycling a Jello mold into a pumpkin… YEARS ago!

More Pumpkin DIY Crafts

I hope this gave you lots of ideas for pumpkin decorations! If not, here are a few more DIY pumpkin crafts for you to try…

• Monkey Pod Wood Pumpkin Trays
• Easy 2×4 Pumpkins
• Stacked 2×4 Pumpkins
• DIY Pumpkin Sign Made from a Repurposed Paper Plate Holder
• Stump Pumpkin
• How to Make a Wine Cork Pumpkin – Cute pumpkin crafts!
• Pumpkins Made From Dish Scrubbing Pads
• Repurposed Tennis Racket Pumpkin
• Paint Stick Pumpkin
• Bundt Pan Pumpkin

And a few more fall home decor ideas for you:

• Where to Buy Fall Wreaths for Any Budget
• 21 Easy Fall Signs to Make Yourself
• 14 Fall Decor Home Tours to Inspire Your Autumn Decorations
• 30 Easy Acorn Crafts
• 27 Easy Halloween Signs to Make Yourself

Yes, I love pumpkin crafts and could do them all year long… so please share your ideas with me, too.  Leave a comment and let me know what kind of repurposed thrift store finds you’ve turned into pumpkins.  We share at these blog parties.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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