This dollar store pumpkin makeover with frayed ribbon is an easy way to turn plain pumpkins into pretty decor pieces for fall. Use frayed ribbon and twine to easily create a shabby chic pumpkin. These go well with coastal, farmhouse, and shabby chic decor.
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There are so many ways you can dress up a plain pumpkin. I love simple ways to turn dollar store items into pretty decor. Making these pumpkins is a quick and easy fall craft.
Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover with Frayed Ribbon
My friend, Michelle, from Our Crafty Mom recently shared How to Make Beautiful DIY Dollar Store Velvet Pumpkins and they are gorgeous! I was inspired to make my own ribbon pumpkins with that go well with my coastal cottage decor in my sun room.
Supplies Used for Ribbon Wrapped Dollar Store Pumpkins
- Foam pumpkins
- Frayed ribbon
- Twine
- Wine Corks
- Jewelry Wire
- Ribbon for leaves
- Hot Glue
- Wood Dowel
- Wire Cutter
- Craft Knife
I’ve used these black pumpkins from the Dollar Tree for Halloween decor, but they were due for a makeover. It doesn’t matter what color your pumpkins are because they will be completely covered with ribbon. The French print frayed ribbon was on the clearance aisle at Walmart over the summer.
Steps for making ribbon wrapped pumpkins
- Remove the stem from the pumpkin
- Use a crafting knife to cut out a hole in the center top
- Measure and cut the frayed ribbon to wrap around the pumpkin
- Cut the ends of the ribbon into points
- Add hot glue to the points of the ribbon and insert into the hole
- Use a wood dowel to press it down to avoid finger burns
- Continue adding ribbon strips, overlapping as you go
- Measure and cut strips of twine to go around the pumpkin
- Glue the twine to the top of pumpkin and wrap around the indentations of the pumpkin
- Glue the other end of the ribbon to the top
- Cut leaf shapes from matching ribbon or fabric
- Glue the wine cork on top of the pumpkin
- Attach the leaf with hot glue or ball head pin
- Curl jewelry wire – I used a paint brush handle
- Use jewelry cutters to snip the wire
- Glue the wire to the top of the pumpkin
These are super simple to make and I love that it only takes a few minutes to make them. Any ribbon that you love can be used to match your fall decor.
Simple, inexpensive, and quick pumpkin makeover
Keeping seasonal decor items budget friendly is a great way to add to your decor for very little money. That’s always a good thing!
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Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover with Ribbon
How have you used dollar store pumpkins? I’d love to read about them. If you’re a blogger, share them at Snickerdoodle Link Party(open Saturday through Tuesday) and/or Beautifully Made Link Party(open Tuesday through Thursday).
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ChrIstina woodcock says
These are so adorable! I love tje farmhouse look!
Marie says
I love your pumpkins, Beverly, the frayed ribbon is so pretty. Great idea using wine corks for the stems! Pinned 🙂
Michelle says
These are so cute!! I love the fabric you chose. 😀
Rachelle says
Really cute idea. I like the black and white ribbon.
Pinned
Have a good week
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance says
Oh Beverly! These are adorable. I love your little pumkins. Super sweet Thanks for sharing them!!
Libbie@alifeunfolding says
These turned out so cute!
cindy@countyroad407 says
Saw this on the Creative Muster Party and love it. Pinned!
Linda says
These pumpkins are so adorable. You are always so creative. Thank you for sharing these fun babies at “Love Your Creativity.” Happy weekend.
Crissy says
I LOVE the ribbon on these pumpkins! It gives them a shabby chic look, and the neutral color looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing this at Tuesday Turn About! Pinning!
Julie Briones says
So sweet, and love those cork stems!
Kim @Serving Up Southern says
Hi Beverly!
These little pumpkins are adorable! I like how you used ribbon to cover them. I especially like the frayed edges. And those cork stems- too cute! You’re one of my features this week at Homestyle Gathering. Thanks so much for sharing! I hope to see you at the party this week!
>>>Kim
Deborah says
Love these. You were my favorite pick for Waste Not Wednesday this week
Beverly says
Beverly,
i love these pumpkins. so adorable. Hope this week is going great.
Congratulations, you are being featured at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
Hugs,
Bev
alice says
THis came out so lovely! I saw that velvet pumpkin too and i am inspired to also do my own but haven’t gotten around to it just yet. thanks for linking up with us at #OMGHWW
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Candace says
What a cute idea! I especially love the cork “stems.”
PAMELA says
I LOVE THE TEXTURE ON THESE. SO SIMPLE AND CUTE!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
Very nice, they look great!! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 3 for Pumpkin Crafts and Recipes. Shared.
Leslie Susan Clingan says
Discovered this post over at Dee’s link-up. Soooo Cute! Your photos and directions are so clear, I am almost certain I can make these. thank you for the inspiration.
Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says
This farmhouse pumpkin makeover is adorable! Great for farmhouse look! I love that shabby ribbon!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
Congrats! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 4 for All Things Thanksgiving from my previous linkup for Pumpkin Crafts and Recipes!