Fall is here and that means the leaves are changing, the air is getting chilly, and of course, the season of pumpkin spice everything! If you’re looking for a unique way to decorate your home this fall, consider making a DIY mini pumpkin tree. This project is easy to do and only requires a few supplies. We’ll show you how to create a beautiful tree using simple techniques and materials that you probably have lying around your house already. So don’t wait – get ready to decorate like a pro!
Today I’m showing how to make some fun, easy, and inexpensive Fall decor. Display it anywhere in your home, all season long! Here’s how to DIY a Fall Mini Pumpkin Tree.
My inspiration for this project – those cute little pumpkin branches at Trader Joe’s! I’ve always adored these! But now, I can reuse my pumpkin tree year after year.
Fall Mini Pumpkin Tree
Supplies
- Orange, dark green, sage green, and natural colored felt
- Scissors, ruler, and fabric pen, or circle cutter
- Needle and matching thread
- Faux branches
- Hot glue
- Polyester stuffing
- Twine
- Tall bucket or vase
Directions
- My pumpkins were basically felt yo-yo’s that I stuffed. I made two sizes of pumpkins – the large ones use a 4.75-inch circle, and the small ones were 3.25 inches in diameter. You can cut out cardboard circles or use bowls/plates to trace. I have a fabric circle cutter where you can set the measurement you’d like to use.
- Now make a yo-yo by gathering the edges with needle and thread. Tie a knot and thread the needle through the fabric at the edge (about 1/8 inch or so from the edge), pulling all the way til you pull the knot to the fabric. Then do a running stitch all the way around the edge until you reach the knot again.
- Pull the thread from both ends (the knotted end and the needle end) until the circle starts to form a bowl shape. Add a handful of stuffing inside and pull both threads so it closes up the circle.
- Tie a knot with both ends of the thread, and sew around the opening as well with the needle end to secure. Knot the thread and trim off the excess.
- Now to create the stem. Cut a piece 1×12-inch strip of felt. Cut that strip into three 4-inch strips. Each 4-inch strip will make one stem. Roll up each of the 4-inch strips and secure the ends with hot glue. Then, add a dab of hot glue to the pumpkin opening.
- Add some hot glue to one end of the stem. Insert the stem into the pumpkin opening and press down.
- Now, cut some small circles out of the same green felt as the stem. For the large pumpkin, the circle is 2-inches in diameter and for the small circle, it’s 1.5 inches. Fold the circle in half, then cut a small circle in the middle, about the same diameter as your stem.
- Thread the stem through the green circle and add hot glue to the top of the pumpkin. Press the green circle down onto the pumpkin. Pinch the green circle with your fingers to gather it a bit.
- Now for the branches. You can definitely use real branches and just replace them year after year. Or you can get faux branches. I found these faux leafy branches on clearance and took the leaves off with wire cutters (I used the leaves on my owl leaf pillow)
- I tied some twine to the pumpkin stems (I happened to have matching green twine)…
- And tied the pumpkins to the branches.
- I placed my pumpkin tree into a tall metal bucket. All done.
This was one of my favorite crafts that I created last year for the Blitsy blog! Can’t wait to display it again this year!
It was an exciting day as we started off our creative adventures with the fall mini pumpkins tree. Nothing is more fun than decorating a pumpkin and making it into something pretty! Have you tried some of the amazing DIY ideas we shared above?
Which one did you love the most? Tell us in the comments section!
FAQs
Q: Why do small pumpkins fall off?
A: Stress. High temperatures or excessive humidity can generate stress, which might result in pumpkin fruits falling off the trees. While there isn’t much you can do to control the weather, adequate fertiliser and consistent irrigation can help plants be more resilient to stress. The roots will stay cool and moist if there is a layer of mulch on top.
Q: Do pumpkins need a lot of water?
A: Pumpkins require a lot of water. Sink a 15cm (6in) pot alongside each plant to make watering simpler. Water into this to make sure it reaches the roots and doesn’t pool around the plant’s neck, which could cause rotting.
Q: Why are my pumpkin blossoms falling off?
A: Pumpkins require a lot of water. Sink a 15cm (6in) pot alongside each plant to make watering simpler. Water into this to make sure it reaches the roots and doesn’t pool around the plant’s neck, which could cause rotting.
