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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!

Jello mold junky pumpkins

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.

Decoupaged paper mache pumpkin fall vignette

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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:

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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“}

dryer-vent-pumpkin

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.

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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.

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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!

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The Original Orange Jello Mold Pumpkins

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

Jello mold pumpkins

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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  1. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    October 21, 2018 at 6:01 am

    Very fun ideas! Love a good re-purpose!! Visiting from Sundays at Home.

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  2. Chas Greener says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Such cute ideas. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

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  3. Jennifer says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:44 am

    Such great ways to upcycle in festive manner!

    Reply
  4. Maria says

    October 23, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    Such fun ideas for pumpkins I love the pages for pumpkin

    Reply
  5. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    October 27, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    I love making pumpkins their lots of fun and easy ideas, and super cute. And I see several that I’m adding to my list to make.

    Reply

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