If you are looking for some no-carve pumpkin ideas this year, see what we did a few years ago with mini-pumpkins.
Decorating mini pumpkins is an easy way to decorate with flair this fall. Gather up some washi tape and make this simple craft in minutes. This is an updated post from my first year of blogging.
Hi Friends
I hope you are having a wonderful week! Today I am decorating some little pumpkins using decorative washi tape and scrapbook stickers. I like to use supplies I already have because honestly, otherwise they just sit in the closet.
I have a lot of scrapbook supplies from my scrapbook days (now I do a lot of it online).I love using my washi tape for other projects.
First I picked up some miniature pumpkins from the market. These are so cute and easy to find.
After washing and completely drying them, I started to decorate them.
UPDATE - You can also use plastic pumpkins, which I actually prefer because they last longer and you can use them year after year. The Washi adheres better to plastic pumpkins.
These are so much fun to make and they look so festive!
Decorating Mini Pumpkins - Supply List/Directions
- mini pumpkins - I used these
- washi tape
- scissors
- glue
Directions:
- If using real pumpkins, wash, and dry mini pumpkins thoroughly before applying the tape. Be sure to use only smooth pumpkins. I find that the tape sticks better to the plastic pumpkins.
- Starting from the center, press washi tape from the center to bottom.
- Cut tape to fit.
- Continue adding washi tape as desired.
- Note, some washi tape will stick to the pumpkins better than others. You may want to use a little glue on some of the tapes.
Use the tape from the stem to the base of the pumpkin and repeat 5 - 6 times. The orange or white from the pumpkins will pop in between the washi tape.
Here is how it would look on a real pumpkin:
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These are ready for decorating your desk, mantle or fall table. When the holiday is over, you can remove the washi tape and bake the mini-pumpkins if you wish.
Here are the original pumpkins I decorated in 2012.
Fall is a great time to get crafty. These mini pumpkins are easy to find at the grocery store and make a fun and simple decorating project. You can also use a hot glue gun and sequins to make them sparkle.
For more great fall decor ideas, check out these fun frugal ideas:
DIY Scarecrow Fall Craft Idea - A cute table or mantel decorating idea - perfect for fall.
20 Minute Dollar Store Wreath - Made with items from the dollar store!
Fall Placesetting Pouches - Made with dollar store items and so cute for a fall tablescape.
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I hope you enjoyed this simple craft idea. If you did, I would love it if you shared it. Thanks for visiting!
bohotamirebekah
Loving this!! You have inspired me to go to the dollar tree directly after work and try this out!! I have a feeling they will not be as cute as yours, but im going to try.. Im going to send you a pic!!
organizedisland
Thanks for your sweet comment and I want to see that pic! 🙂
CopperLeaf Treasures
These are adorable!
organizedisland
Thank you for your comment 🙂
1929charmer
Very cute! Thanks for stopping by, I'll get on my Fall decorating as soon as the windows are done!
organizedisland
Thanks for stopping by & good luck with the windows!
Paloma
Those are really cute! Thanks for sharing! you rock!
organizedisland
Thank you Paloma!
Diana
Super cute and a great idea!
organizedisland
Thank you Diana!
Shannon Fox
These are really cute and I adore the embellishments that you used 🙂 HAPPY FALL!!
organizedisland
Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Karri Reiser
So cute! I would love to have you share them over at my weekly link party. The link is
http://mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/09/our-favorite-things-link-party-15.html
It's open until Friday night.
Karri Reiser
Thank you for linking to my link party.
organizedisland
Thank you for telling me about it 🙂
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
So cute! Love the ric rac! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!
Jenn Willey
Oh, wow, love this. Time to get out the scrapbook supplies that are taking up room in the closet!
organizedisland
I know what you mean. I am always trying to find ways to use them. Thanks for stopping by!
AJ Rogers
Brilliant!
organizedisland
Thanks AJ!
{Wait Til Your Father Gets Home}
This is the perfect craft for little hands! AND they are so so cute!!
Thanks so much for joining us at Keep Calm & Link Up last week! We're thrilled you chose to party with us and can't wait to see what you link up this week as well 🙂
Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
organizedisland
Thank you!
Holly
Love em! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Kathryn Griffin
So very cute! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Jessi @ Practically Functional
So cute, I love them! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
artbyasm
Come join my first blog party on my blog and link your creations! http://www.artbyasm.blogspot.com. Appreciate the support! Thank you! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Warmest Regards,
Annamaria
This Busy Life
So cute and so easy! Great idea!
organizedisland
Thank you for your comment!
sharidominick
Aww I like that idea! soo cute 🙂 Hopped over from SITS! Blessings!
organizedisland
Thank you Shari!
juliemnaturalfree
Hopping over from SITS! Those are adorable! Great idea! 🙂
organizedisland
Thank you for stopping by Julie!
corinnambailey
So cute...and easy! Visiting from SITS Blogtober. Now following you!
organizedisland
Thanks Corinna! Nice to meet you!
Simplicity Interrupted
ooooo I wouldn't have thought of ribbon! great idea!
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
Hi! Stopping by from SITS Blogtober. I love this idea! So cute & simple - my kind of craft ;).
organizedisland
I know what you mean! Thanks for stopping by!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life
These are super cute Raquel! Perfect craft to do with my 2 & 3 year old grand daughters. Pinned
Raquel Pineira
That must be so fun to craft with your grand-daughters! (one day....)
Melissa @Serendipity and Spice
Such a cute idea!! Easy enough for the kiddos to help out!
Raquel
Thanks Melissa - yes super easy!
Alli
How adorable! I love this idea - no mess decorating! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.
Raquel
Thank you Alli! I love Throwback Thursdays!
Dina
These are so pretty, thanks for sharing. Very creative.
Raquel
Thank you Dina! I love decorating with pumpkins!
Noa Ambar Regev
These are so cute! (pinned!)
Raquel
Thank you so much for the pin! Love your football theme too!
Tamara
SO cute. I adore mini pumpkins. And good tip about using fake ones too, so no rot.
Raquel
Thank you Tamara!
Creatively Beth
Gorgeous gilded pumpkins!! I'd love for you to share over at our weekly Wednesday Creative Crafts Linky Party
https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-9-join-in-the-fun/
Have a great week!
Creatively, Beth
Raquel
Thank you Beth!