How to Make a DIY Dollar Store Pumpkin Topiary

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Make an adorable pumpkin topiary with dollar store pumpkins and paint. They are the perfect size to anchor your mantel, or dining room table.

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Fall Decorating

 It’s officially fall, in my home anyway! It is never fun to bring up the fall boxes and sort through stuff, but it is definitely fun to decorate!

I’m getting ready for lots of blog hops coming up, including a fall mantel hop and a fall home tour with over 30 bloggers!

Please stop by and visit over the next couple of weeks for some inspiration.

When I decorate my mantel I try to change it up each year, partly because I get bored and also so you can see different ideas and options.

I’m always mindful of a budget and am thankful that I like to craft so I can make things inexpensively.

Today I will show you how super simple it is to make the white pumpkin topiary in the above picture.

You’re also getting a sneak peek of my fall mantel.

Here is what you need:

Supplies for DIY Pumpkin Topiary

• 3 Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins
• Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint
• DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint
• Foam Stencil Brush
• Container to fit pumpkins – check the dollar store for containers, or use a terracotta pot.

How to Make a Pumpkin Topiary

Here are the simple steps to make your own pumpkin topiary. Use this as a starting point and add your own spin. Use different pumpkin sizes, shapes and colors to go with your home decor.

Step 1. Paint the Pumpkins

The first step is to paint the pumpkins whatever color you like. I used white chalk paint, which gives it a nice finish.

I disposed of the stem, as it cheapens the look of the pumpkins.

Give each pumpkin two solid coats of paint.

Step 2. Add Texture

Next, take the foam brush and add brown paint sparingly to give it some texture.

You can also use antique wax or a stain.

Step 3. Attach Pumpkins Together

You can hot glue or use adhesive glue to attach the pumpkins together, but I may want to use the pumpkins in a different craft, so I found a temporary way.

Quick tip: use paper clips to attach the pumpkins together.

Simply place one end of the paper clip in the foam pumpkin and push the other end in the second pumpkin.

I showed you how simple this process was in the rustic pumpkin fall wreath I made a few years ago.

Step 4. Place in Container

I made two of these to anchor the mantel and the pumpkins fit snugly in each container. No hot glue needed!

This is great because if I want to use the containers for something else I can.

The milk glass container was the perfect size and height that I needed. My only cost for two topiaries was $6 for the pumpkins.

Step 5. Add a Stem

There are several options you can use for the pumpkin stem. I used a thick stick for the stem and it really makes a difference.

Simply push it into the top of the foam pumpkin.

You can also use driftwood, or a rolled up paper bag as shown in my pumpkin bundt pan craft.

Decorate with your pumpkin topiary:

I love how the topiary looks on my mantel. Paired with a mix of metals and velvet pumpkins introduces lots of texture and dimension.

If you like this post you may like my neutral rustic fall tablescape:

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