Mini Wooden Block Pumpkins
Today I'm going to share a pumpkin project I've seen around a lot lately. I'm putting my own spin on it which I think makes all the difference! All the items can be purchased in the dollar store and these pumpkins just couldn't be cuter!
I began with a package of wooden stacking blocks like Jenga blocks but smaller, a package of Spanish moss, and a sprig of leaves and pumpkins, all from the Dollar Tree store.
As you read through this post please pay attention to the bold blue links for more information and the products I used for this project.
And here is the key to the whole thing...
I saved my mini pumpkin stems from last year!
You can buy similar stems on Etsy!
They will be great on so many pumpkin projects in the future!
In the past I've made many projects using Jenga and similar blocks, this one was another that was fun and easy!
I began by hot gluing 3 wooden blocks together side by side.
And let me just say that if you've never used a hot glue gun with a thin tip it's a real game changer!
Then 2 sets of 2 blocks side by side.
I stacked these together with the hot glue then added one more single block on each side.
Another variation is to leave off the single blocks on the end and just make a 3 layered pumpkin.
Here they are both ways...
Next, I used Rustoleum Transformations decorative glaze to stain my pumpkins.
When the stain dried I used a small amount of off white chalky paint and just messy painted a quick coat on each pumpkin.
You could certainly use orange paint now but I just love neutrals!
The trick here is to let the stain show through and then you don't need to sand.
Next, I added a tiny bunch of Spanish moss to the top of my pumpkin with hot glue.
Then I added the stem!
Don't the real stems look great!?
You could also add a small pumpkin leaf like the one I pulled off the dollar store sprig.
These came out adorable and they took minutes to make!
I stuck mine under a cloche I had made in the past.
To make the cloche I just added a wooden knob to the top of a glass cloche I purchased in the craft store using E6000 glue.
You could also make a smaller one with a stemless wine glass!
Or hey have a glass of wine while you work!
Stay tuned, I'm going to show you how to make a small glass cloche next!
They just couldn't be cuter and the best part is the real pumpkin stems on top!
I think I'm also going to try this using 2x4" pieces of wood for a larger pumpkin!
I'll keep you posted so before you go please scroll back up and sign up for the Homeroad emails so my next DIY tutorial will go straight to you!
These are awesome and look so special under the cloche!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I know, love anything in a cloche!
DeleteWhat a great idea, you got me thinking to use my wood scraps.
ReplyDeleteYes Maria!! I made one coming up with 2x4 scraps too!
DeleteWhat a great idea. We have some Jenga block lying around somewhere. I'll have to see if I can find them
ReplyDeleteGet on it! They are fun to make :) Thanks for visiting !
DeleteThese turned our adorable! What a great way to use old Jenga blocks :) I love your avatar!
ReplyDeleteThank you and thanks for the visit!
DeleteVery creative Looks good for the coming fall.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :)
DeleteI keep my old stems, as well. I LOVE how your darling pumpkins turned out and the creative way you added the stems! Such a unique and fun project, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThe old stems are the key! Thanks for visiting Meegan!
DeleteWANT!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCat you really need to make these!!! They are adorable and you can make a ton of them for a buck!
DeleteThese pumpkins are totally awesome! Love them, and I intend to make some and paint them cream, green, and burnt orange! May use rope or old sticks for the stems. Thanks so much for sharing another fall decor piece! Love those Jenga blocks!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much and thanks for visiting!! Enjoy making your pumpkins!!
DeleteAny suggestions if you do not have old pumpkin stems to make the stem on this? I love this, great idea, I defiantly want to make some
ReplyDeleteHi! I would use sticks from the yard… I think they’d look just as good 😊
DeleteI've made 8 of these pumpkins thus far! I am giving two of them under small cloches to friends wih whom we have crafting bees. I may donate some to a local charity after I choose my favorite! These are adorable and so quick to make. I just love them.
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