Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins
Autumn is here, and with it comes the season of all things cozy, warm, and most importantly—pumpkins! Pumpkins are the perfect symbol of fall, and what better way to celebrate this time of year than by decorating our homes with these iconic elements. In this round up post, we’ll focus on using Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins to create stylish and unique DIY fall decorations. And it’s so fun to DIY your fall home décor!
Some of the projects involve simply painting these foam pumpkins, so don’t panic if you are totally new to painting with chalk style paints. Check out Chalk Mineral Paint Basics for tips on how to get started.
While it’s true that there is no shortage of pumpkin themed fall décor in the stores, why not bring out your inner craftiness with some DIY projects? These projects using Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins are both fun and affordable.
And they allow you to add a touch of your own personal flair to your fall décor. So, get ready to roll up your sleeves, whip out your craft supplies, and let’s turn those foam pumpkins into something spectacular!
Pumpkins & Other Symbols Of Fall
Fall is a season that paints our world with oranges, browns, deep reds and all the warm colors. One of the most iconic symbols of fall is the pumpkin. Pumpkins are the star of the show in a variety of DIY projects and home décor, from painted table centerpieces to carved Jack-o’-lanterns.
Other iconic symbols of fall include the vibrant colors of fall leaves. Leaves of all the amazing fall colors and pumpkins together are perfect for creating wreaths or decorative displays. You’ll also find the warm fall colors widely used in other décor elements like cushions, rugs, and even in repainting old furniture.
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These projects feature foam pumpkins that are bright orange. They can be found in the Dollar Tree. But they can also be found on Amazon. Here is what they look like:
Color & Scents Of The Fall Season
Some of my favorite colors of paints for fall projects include these by Dixie Belle:
Here are some of my prior fall project posts:
and below I’ll share a project post using the Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins.
Another significant marker of fall is the scent of cinnamon. Use cinnamon-scented candles or homemade potpourri with cinnamon sticks to make your home smell like fall. Pumpkin spice is another favorite of the fall season.
This beloved spice blend is often used in a multitude of ways, from enhancing the flavor of your coffee to serving as the inspiration for homemade air fresheners. All these elements combined help in creating a warm, cozy, and authentic fall ambiance in your home. But next, we’ll talk about some budget-friendly ways to spruce up your home for fall.
Budget Friendly Fall Home Décor
Budget-friendly fall décor can be as simple as utilizing what nature provides. Collect fallen leaves and press them between pages of a heavy book for a few days. After the leaves dry, arrange them in a large, clear glass bowl for a centerpiece or string them together to create a pretty garland.
Another idea is to collect pine cones and acorns from outside. Then spray paint the acorns and pine cones in gold or leave natural for a rustic look. Place them in a bowl or use as filler for clear glass vases. Thrift stores often have plenty of inexpensive items that can be repurposed with a bit of creativity. I’ve bought packs of fake fall leaves at the dollar stores that look pretty realistic.
Another idea is to cut old sweaters and sew them into cozy pillow covers. And old picture frames can be painted in fall colors and filled with pressed leaves or family photos.
Finally, consider making homemade candles using mason jars, soy wax, and essential oils in fall scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice. These DIY décor ideas are not only affordable but also add a personal touch to your fall decorations.
Why Do DIY Fall Crafts Like Those Using Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins?
DIY crafts, especially when utilizing budget-friendly materials like Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins, offer an excellent way to decorate for fall without breaking the bank. By immersing yourself in these creative endeavors you can save a few bucks. But these projects also result in unique pieces that have your personal touch on them.
These DIY projects are far more than just cost-effective; they are fun and therapeutic.. So, dive in, save money, and have a blast bringing our decorations to life!
Now that we’ve explored the numerous possibilities for affordable fall décor, it’s time to focus our attention on some specific DIY projects involving Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins. These cheap cute little pumpkins offer a fantastic canvas for creativity! So have fun and don’t worry if your pumpkins don’t turn out perfectly!
Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins: Painted Pumpkins and Other Ideas
Here are some inspiring DIY Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin projects that you can try at home. They are simple, fun, and most importantly, they give you the liberty to add your personal flair! Let’s jump into these projects, shall we?
First I’ll share my Painted Dollar Tree Pumpkins – Foam Pumpkin Makeover:
These pumpkins have texture created by Dixie Belle Sea Spray Texturizing Powder. This texture powder adds a fun, bumpy, raised texture. I added stems made from some sticks found in my backyard. These pumpkins are the perfect colors for fall, using Dixie Belle Colonel Mustard and Dixie Belle Terracotta. These fall colored paints mixed with the Dixie Belle Sea Spray created a perfectly textured finish on these foam pumpkins.
Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins
Use Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins to create budget-friendly DIY fall décor. Check out these fun projects listed below by various painters and crafters.
These Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins with funky texture are so fun and easy to make!
Melanie Alexander of Lost and Found Decor painted these sweet pumpkins with Fusion Paint Products and texturizing powder. They turned out just adorable.
I love her blog and encourage you to check it out. She has so many really wonderful ideas. These pumpkins are just so sweet!
This blogger, Aubree, uses little Dollar Tree pumpkins to create some cute fall decor around her home. She used white chalk paint and various pastel colored acrylics for her projects.
Check out her project by clicking below.
Kim Six, author of the thekimsixfix.com does a great job with these foam pumpkins! What a transformation.
Check out her post to see how she uses a DIY crackle medium and shades of tan and brown to create real looking pumpkins from orange Styrofoam.
These cute decorative pumpkins were created by Vicki and Jenn of 2beesinapod.com.
They used craft paints, and faux flowers and other faux foliage to create a type of "flower vase" out of these foam pumpkins. So adorable truly!
For all the details, click to their blog to read more.
I adore what Do Dodson did with these foam pumpkins. She uses acrylic pants and flour to make them look like concrete and adds a more realistic looking stem.
So stinking cute!
Click to read more of her post for all the details.
Next up, I'll share a link to these pumpkins by Coco at The Crowned Goat - what a cute name, right? Well, she used paints and a special type of glitter to decorate her pumpkins. And what an elegant finish it created!
To see how she did it and for more gorgeous pictures check out her post.
The sunflower design on these painted pumpkins is so fall and so festive. This idea comes from Debbie at RefreshRestyle.com. She uses something special to decoupage her pumpkins in festive fall prints. So cute.
Read more at her blog by clicking the link.
Over at Diy Beautify, Cindy made her foam pumpkins over with realistic looking stems and painted them to look like planters. They really are quite adorable!
Her blog also has lots of other cute ideas for fall and beyond.
What about foam pumpkins covered with fabric strips? Wow, amazing how these cheap foam pumpkins got transformed into something totally new. Sara at twelveonmain.com has a fabulous idea for doing a decoupage with fabric scraps. They look so rustic and sweet.
Click on the link to see more pics and all the details.
Next, for an idea that is totally unique, check out Rebecca's button-covered pumpkins? These are just so lovely and creative!
You can find out all the details on her blog post with the link.
More decoupage pumpkin ideas from hip2save.com. These are covered with tissue paper. And with that the options for creativity are endless because you could use any print of tissue paper out there.
Click the links to see more process pictures and ideas.
Marie, the blogger and creator at Interior Frugalista uses paints with dark glazes and waxes to give her painted pumpkins an antiqued or aged appearance. This really adds something special and flows nicely with rustic fall décor.
Read more of her ideas by clicking to see her blog post.
Oh how simply special are these painted pumpkin "vases" created by Chelsea at The Festive Mommy. I love the colors of faux flower and florals she used. They add such a pop of color against the white painted pumpkin.
Check out her blog to see all the pictures and ideas from her project.
Lastly, I'll share these sweet pumpkins by Angelique at livingchicmom.com. She used spray paint and a rustic burlap bow to dress up her pumpkins.
Check out her post to see more. She has really great ideas also for other seasons!
Summary: Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin Ideas
Hopefully you were inspired by these ideas for using Dollar Tree foam pumpkins to make DIY fall home décor. There are so many fun things you can do to bring in elements of fall into all the corners of your home.
From scented candles to centerpieces with painted pumpkins and fall leaf garlands, the options are endless!
So now you can get busy painting pumpkins and maybe while you’re at it, enjoy a pumpkin spice latte!
