If you know me, you know I can’t walk past a piece of scrap wood without wondering if it could become a pumpkin, but that’s not all. Apparently, I’ve wondered that a lot! These DIY pumpkin decor ideas include rustic wood pumpkins, fabric pumpkins, painted signs, and a few Halloween projects with personality.
Whether you’re decorating your porch or adding a little fall charm indoors, there’s a project here for you. Pick your favorite, and click through to see how I made it.
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1. DIY Wood Jack-O’-Lantern
This rustic wood jack-o’-lantern adds a little Halloween mischief without taking over your whole fall display. I love how its painted face looks alongside softer, neutral pumpkins.
See how I made this DIY wood jack-o’-lantern.
2. Scrap Wood Pumpkins
These little wood pumpkins are proof that even short leftover pieces deserve a second look. Give them simple branch stems, group a few different heights together, and you’ve got an easy fall display.
See how I made these scrap wood pumpkins.
3. DIY Pumpkin Picture Frame
An old picture frame makes a charming little pumpkin for a shelf or mantel. The fabric adds softness and gives you an easy way to match the colors and patterns you already use for fall.
See how I made this DIY pumpkin picture frame.
4. DIY Paper Mache Pumpkin Heads
These pumpkin heads began as a Halloween costume, but I couldn’t put them away afterward. The orange-and-white faces make fun decorations, too—just set them where they can keep an eye on things.
See how I made these DIY paper mache pumpkin heads.
5. DIY Twig Pumpkin Decor
I gathered twigs from the yard and turned them into a pumpkin for fall decorating. Framed against a dark background, the natural branches stand out beautifully without adding more orange to the room.
See how I made this DIY twig pumpkin decor.
6. DIY Wood Pumpkin for the Porch
This big white wood pumpkin is one of my favorite ways to dress up the porch for fall. It makes a statement on its own, even when the ferns are still looking very much like summer.
See how I made this DIY wood pumpkin for the front porch.
7. How to Paint Pumpkins on Wood
A leftover wood board makes a lovely canvas for a painted pumpkin. I gave mine a soft, weathered finish, but you can choose colors that suit your own fall decor. You don’t have to be an artist to have fun with this one!
See how to paint pumpkins on wood.
8. Rustic Wood Pumpkins
These rustic wood pumpkins have weathered finishes, twine details, and stems with plenty of character. I love grouping them in different sizes for a fall display that can stay out well past Halloween.
See how I made these rustic, bendable wooden pumpkins.
9. DIY Pumpkin Stems That Look Realistic
Sometimes a faux pumpkin needs only one little change to look more natural: a better stem. I make these with clay, paint, and a touch of cinnamon, giving each one its own crooked, bumpy character.
See how to make DIY pumpkin stems.
10. Wooden Pumpkins from Old Fence Pickets
I saved the boards from our old fence because I knew they’d be good for something. These stacked wooden pumpkins are proof! The weathered wood gives them farmhouse charm, and the tutorial includes a video if you’d like to see the process.
See how I made these wooden pumpkins from fence pickets.
11. DIY 4×4 Wood Pumpkins
A few leftover 4×4 posts can become a whole little pumpkin patch. Cut them at different heights, add real branch stems, and finish each one in your favorite fall colors. These are fun to make with the grandkids, too!
See how to make DIY 4×4 wood pumpkins.
12. No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins
If you want a break from the saw and paintbrush, try fabric pumpkins. They bring pattern and a softer texture to your fall decorating, and you can make them without sewing a single stitch. Choose fabric that complements the decor you already have.
See how to make these no-sew fabric pumpkins.
13. White Wood Pumpkins for Fall
These distressed white wood pumpkins are easy to tuck into a shelf or mantel display. Their simple finish lets the shapes and unusual item used for the stem stand out, and they mix beautifully with the other handmade pumpkins in this roundup.
See how I made these DIY scrap wood pumpkins.
14. DIY Fall Pumpkin Sign
This rustic pumpkin sign started with a Dollar Tree felt placemat used as a stencil. I love how the pumpkin stands out against the dark boards—and how an inexpensive find became fall decor I can use year after year.
See the DIY pumpkin sign and video tutorial.
Which DIY Pumpkin Decor Idea Will You Try First?
I may have a slight pumpkin-making problem, but at least it gives us plenty of ideas to try! Whether you start with scrap wood, fabric, or a handful of twigs, I hope you found a project that feels like you. Tell me which one is your favorite in the comments, and pin this roundup to your Fall Decorating Ideas board so you can find it when the pumpkin-making mood strikes.
Until the next project… xo, Do
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Thank you… can’t wait to see everything…
These are the best! They are soooo unique and different and that is what makes them so special….hmmmm hinged or twig framed first? That is my dilemma…….thanks for a good dilemma!
So glad you enjoyed them, Anita! My creative brain is all over the place at times but it’s not for everyone. 🤣