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November 13, 2015 in Handmade

DIY pumpkin Thanksgiving centerpiece in 5 minutes!

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I'll make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!
 
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So what costs less than 5 bucks and takes less than 5 minutes to make?

A stunning pumpkin centerpiece.

It’s true! You’ll love one on your table this fall, especially on Thanksgiving Day.  

I love surfing Pinterest for ideas just like most of you. But if it’s not easy and relatively inexpensive to do, I won’t follow through with it.

This project was both easy and cheap so I was on board. I hope you are, too.

Here’s what you need to do!

Supplies needed…
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While I love the idea of using real pumpkins you can use faux ones.
 
It just won’t be as easy to hammer in the pieces, but it will still work.
 
You may have to use a lot more glue.
 
Many of the pumpkin centerpieces I’ve seen on the web require you to cut the top of the pumpkin out (so you can stuff flowers and whatnot inside) which means getting into pumpkin guts.
 
You will need:
 
Pumpkins
Hammer
Pine wood slices
Staples
Nails

Glue

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I was avoiding that type of mess this time around. 
 
Besides, if you don’t cut into the pumpkin it won’t rot as quickly on you and last the entire fall season.
 
When you’re ready to splice it open, or if you choose to put your decor in the middle anyhow, make sure you roast those pumpkin seeds.
 
Waste not? Right. Haven’t you always wanted to make your own pumpkin puree?
 
And before we get started….you can use real or fake pine slices. Wood slices can be bought cheaply, too! 
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Tips to get you started…

  • I’ve found the best place to get crafting supplies is Hobby Lobby which has all the selection of glitzy fall items you need on clearance right now. 
  • Wood slices are what’s hot right now. The problem is they range in price from $20-$40 if you buy from a conventional store. I acquired these from my sister after her late fall wedding.

 

  • So if you can’t bum a few off a newlywed, you could purchase a some from the Amish or even make your own.

 

  • I always see stumps at the curb. And you only need a small stump sliced thin. It doesn’t need to be finished. In fact, the more rustic, the better! You don’t absolutely need the board either, the pumpkin can stand alone.

 

  • Place your pumpkin on a piece of burlap for an even more rustic effect.

 

  • If you can get wood slices for free, stack a few pine slices on top of each for a more dramatic effect. 
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  • The staples can be purchased from $1-$5 from Home Depot depending on how many you buy and how big the pack is.
  • They’re useful for other projects and you can always share the clips with your family and friends to save even more. 
  • Mixing both traditional orange pumpkins, white pumpkins, and gourds of various sizes create dimension. 
  • Lit candles always look nice! 
  • Glue is optional. Only if you really want the leaves to stay in place. I didn’t use any on mine because it wasn’t needed. 
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Method
  • Start by laying out your glitzy add-ons and determining what pumpkin to put them on and figure out if you need to snip them a bit.
  • Ask yourself a few questions and play with your glitzy add-on pieces…..hmm, does the orange piece look better on an orange or white pumpkin?

 

  • Do I need 2 or 3 add-ons? Do I even need 5 or 7 add-ons? 

 

  • Should I place the leaves and acorns on the top or should I dangle them on the side? What combinations look best?

 

  • Does it have enough sparkle? Don’t fasten anything until you eyeball it up first to make sure it looks just the way you want it too.

 

  • For thinner stems, just take a very thin nail and hammer it into the pumpkin. Then you stick the stem of your glitzy add-ons into that hole.

 

  • Add a little glue on the side if you think it’s necessary. Yes, it’s that easy! 
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Burlap is so “in” right now for both weddings and holidays!
  • For bigger or thicker stems, you might have to use the cable wood staples.
  • In this case, hold the stem in place putting the hook as high as possible while gently hammering in.
  • The higher you go, the less visible it will be. Layer the glitzy pieces to your satisfaction to create just the right look. 
  • Place the pumpkin on the wood board. You could layer burlap on top of the board or not, depending on your tastes. 
  • That’s it, you’re done! I really meant 5 minutes. 
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Which do you prefer? Cooking or crafting for that Thanksgiving meal?

Secret Code: pie

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  1. Leigh Ann James says

    October 14, 2020 at 11:30 pm

    Love this idea especially the white pumpkin!

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  2. Belinda Rowden says

    October 14, 2020 at 11:48 pm

    I love it.

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  3. john carrabino says

    October 15, 2020 at 12:00 am

    cooking

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  4. Sara crisco says

    October 15, 2020 at 12:52 am

    Awesome ideas for diy pumpkin decorating. Fast, easy and beautiful

    Reply
  5. Estella Osorio says

    October 15, 2020 at 1:06 am

    Love everything I see here.

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  6. Mary B says

    October 15, 2020 at 1:22 am

    This is a fun project. And pumpkin sizes vary so much as with colors.

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  7. Christina Gould says

    October 15, 2020 at 1:26 am

    Wow, that was easy. They look great! Thanks for posting!

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  8. Sherry McCarthy says

    October 15, 2020 at 2:24 am

    I love this! Great ideas for pumpkins.

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  9. Betsy Pauzauskie says

    October 15, 2020 at 3:12 am

    I adore your festive pumpkin centerpieces! And, I can envision many possibilities for individualization of a centerpiece so one’s unique taste can shine through. If I were given the choice I would much rather creatively craft a centerpiece, based upon your tips, than cook all or part of the Thanksgiving meal. Thank you.

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    • Carm stefanovich says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:43 am

      This is so nice

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  10. Liz Kilcher says

    October 15, 2020 at 8:26 am

    such a cute idea

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  11. Diane Warstler says

    October 15, 2020 at 8:41 am

    Great ideas and such a beautiful end result!

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  12. Alex says

    October 15, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    Nice ideas.

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  13. Tina MEissner says

    October 15, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    Love it

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  14. Michael Coovert says

    October 15, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Very creative and looks great. I unfortunately lack the creativity and motivation needed to assemble anything like this. But I appreciate and respect people who do.

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  15. Mary Dailey says

    October 15, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    They are both beautiful! I especially love the white one!

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  16. Maureen says

    October 15, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    I love to decorate with pumpkins. I love the feeling that a pumpkins emots–I guss I love fall. But these are wonderful and elegant and classic to decorate the pumpkin.

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  17. Terry Poage says

    October 15, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    That is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Lucy K says

    October 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    So stealing this idea! I will do this today and I can’t wait.

    Reply
  19. Chad Boyd says

    October 15, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    These are awesome ideas!

    Reply