65 Dollar Tree foam pumpkin crafts, from cozy fabric and yarn makeovers to faux terracotta, vintage glam and Halloween, all starting with one $1.25 pumpkin.
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Hey there crafty friends! Every fall for, oh, five-plus years now, Dollar Tree has stocked the same hollow foam pumpkins, and every fall I buy a stack of them. They’re $1.25 as of October 2026 (they used to be $1… sigh), they’re light, they cut in half like a dream, and they come in the most ridiculously unnatural shade of orange. Which is exactly why I love them. That orange is begging for a makeover.
So I rounded up 65 Dollar Tree foam pumpkin crafts: 17 of my own, plus my favorites from other creators I love. You’ll find fabric, yarn and ribbon makeovers, faux terracotta and concrete finishes, napkin decoupage, centerpieces and signs, a little vintage glam, and a whole batch of no-carve Halloween ideas.
If you only make one, start with my ribbon pumpkin. Six pieces of dollar store ribbon, zero glue on the ribbon, and it comes together in a snap.
Which Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin Is This?
Every craft in this roundup uses the same pumpkin: the hollow foam carvable pumpkin Dollar Tree sells every fall. It’s about 6 inches across, which is big for a dollar store find. As of October 2026, it’s $1.25.
It comes in orange and white. They’re the exact same size and shape. The only difference is the seam: one runs top to bottom and one runs around the middle, and the orange one’s seam runs the right way if you want to cut it in half for a sign or a wall hanging.
Pro tip: these sell out, so stock up when you see them. My store was out one year and I grabbed one from the Target Dollar Spot instead. And skip the mini foam pumpkins for these projects. They’re a different, much smaller pumpkin.
The Best Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin Crafts
I started with my own, then rounded up my favorites from other creators. Each one links to the full tutorial or video. Grab a coffee, because this list is long!
Fabric-Covered Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins
If you can cut a hole and push fabric into it, you can make every pumpkin in this section. Ribbon, velvet, burlap, old jeans, a thrifted scarf: the hollow pumpkin holds it all with barely any glue. Raid your scrap bin before you buy a thing.
1. Dollar Store Ribbon Pumpkin
This is the one I’d hand a brand new crafter. Pop the stem off, poke a 1-inch hole in the top, and tuck six 21-inch pieces of 2-inch Dollar Tree fall ribbon (two each of three patterns) into the hole. Pro tip: pinch the ribbon ends before you tuck them so the ribbon lays smooth against the ridges. A backyard twig, some faux greenery and a twine bow, and you’re done.
2. Velvet Ribbon Pumpkins
Three yards of Michaels velvet ribbon (use your coupons!) covers one pumpkin in 11 pieces cut about 9 1/4 inches long. Plan B: velvet is so slick it slipped right out of the holes, so I hot glued the top and bottom of each strip instead. I don’t use velvet a whole lot, but these muted neutrals have me rethinking that.
3. Burlap Ribbon Pumpkin
I painted this pumpkin a neutral gray first so the foam wouldn’t peek through, then folded seven 10-inch pieces of 5-inch Dollar Tree burlap ribbon around it, tucking one end in a hole on top and one in a hole on the bottom. The tension holds everything in place. Minus dry time, it came together in under five minutes. Easy peasy.
4. Upcycled Denim Pumpkin
Got a pair of jeans with a hole in the knee? Cut a 12-inch loop from one leg, cut 2-inch square openings in the top and bottom of the pumpkin, and work the denim into the holes. Once the hole fills up with thick denim, switch from your finger to a pencil or dowel. A wooden stem, felt leaf and wired twine vine finish it off for about $2.
5. Scrap Fabric Rag Pumpkin
Fair warning: this one took close to 750 one-inch fabric squares. You press the center of each square into the foam with the edge of a skewer (not the point), so it’s the perfect put-on-a-podcast project. Halfway through, my pumpkin’s seam popped open, so I hot glued it back together and kept going. A braided twine stem finishes it.
6. Old Scarf Wrapped Pumpkin
The Celebration Co. turns a scarf she wasn’t wearing anymore into a pumpkin in about ten minutes. She cuts a square, tucks the edges into a hole in the top of a Dollar Tree carvable pumpkin, and adds a stick stem, Spanish moss, a curly wired jute vine and a raffia bow. Great use for thrift store scarves.
7. Patchwork Fabric Pumpkin
Amanda from Manda Panda Projects glues small fabric squares onto a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin with Mod Podge, one section at a time, brushing more on top to seal the edges. A cork stem, faux sunflower and greenery give it a cozy quilted look. I love this for using up fat quarter scraps.
8. Drop Cloth Strip Pumpkin
You know I love drop cloth. Emily from Burlap Kitchen covers a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin in overlapping hot glued drop cloth strips, then finishes it with Spanish moss, wired twine, a stick stem and a bow. Neutral, farmhouse and cheap. That’s my kind of pumpkin.
9. Fabric Strip Wrapped Foam Pumpkins
Sara from Twelve On Main wraps Dollar Tree foam pumpkins in fabric strips with Mod Podge, then swaps the plastic stem for a wood stick. Pick a Halloween print or a cozy fall plaid, depending on your vibe. She shares the whole thing in a Facebook Live, too.
10. Quilt Batting Pumpkins with Paper Bag Stems
Kim from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows a bunch of ways to cover Dollar Tree foam pumpkins (fabric, yarn, paint and even quilt batting), plus my favorite part: a stem made from a paper bag and wire. Those stems look so much better than the plastic ones.
11. Buffalo Check Fabric Pumpkin
This before-and-after pin shows a plain white Dollar Tree foam pumpkin wrapped in orange buffalo check fabric, then topped with a raffia bow, berries, fall leaves and a twig stem. It’s a great example of how much a little fabric can do. The tuck-in method from my ribbon pumpkin works here too.
Yarn, Rope and Sweater Foam Pumpkins
These are the cozy ones. Mop heads, hula skirts, chunky yarn and old beanies all turn a shiny foam pumpkin into something soft and textured. Most of them are repetitive in the best way, so queue up a movie.
12. Dollar Tree Mop Head Pumpkin
Dollar Tree mop heads are thicker (and cheaper) than the yarn they sell, and one mop head covers about one pumpkin. Paint the pumpkin white first so the orange doesn’t peek between strands, then fold and hot glue strands from top to bottom. Pro tip: get a silicone fingertip protector. I might actually have fingerprints left at the end of my lifetime.
13. Hula Skirt Pumpkin
Who knew a $1 Dollar Tree hula skirt could make such a cute fall statement? Pop off the stem, poke holes in the top and bottom, and hot glue the raffia strands on in small sections, top, middle and bottom. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit time consuming, but worth it. Use a Sharpie to poke the ends into the holes.
14. Braided Yarn Sweater Pumpkin
A Country Girl’s Life paints a neon orange Dollar Tree foam pumpkin to match her chunky yarn, then wraps it in braided yarn bundles fed into a carved hole on top. It looks just like a cable knit sweater. If you love this look, my chunky yarn pumpkins use a different faux pumpkin but the same cozy idea.
15. Fuzzy Yarn Pumpkin
Emma Villaneda covers a Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkin in fuzzy yarn and twine with hot glue, and the result looks so soft. It’s a quick Short, so you can see the whole makeover in about a minute. Four supplies, and you probably have half of them already.
16. No-Sew Sweater and Flannel Pumpkins
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane wrap thrifted sweaters and flannel shirts around dollar store foam pumpkins, pressing the fabric into the foam with closed scissors. No sewing, no fuss. A stick stem on top and you have a whole cozy pumpkin patch from the thrift store bins.
17. Beanie Hat Pumpkin
This might be the cleverest two-minute craft on the list. Melanie from Southern Crush at Home tucks a Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkin inside an old beanie, ties it off with twine and adds a stick stem. No sewing, no glue. How cute is that?
18. Rope Wrapped Pumpkin
Kim from The Kim Six Fix paints a dollar store foam pumpkin, then wraps it in hot glued jute rope and adds a rope-wrapped vine stem with a diluted paint stain. It has a great coastal farmhouse feel. Got leftover jute? Here are more rope crafts to use it up.
19. Braided Raffia Pumpkin (West Elm Dupe)
Michelle from 2 The Sunny Side saw a $35 West Elm pumpkin and made her own for under $5. She paints a dollar store foam pumpkin tan, glues braided raffia into the grooves and sections, and wraps a branch stem in more raffia. Now that’s a dupe I can get behind.
Painted and Textured Foam Pumpkin Makeovers
Not a fan of that bright orange? Same. These makeovers use paint, spackle, baking soda and even flour to fake terracotta, concrete, crackle and weathered finishes. Pro tip: if your paint beads up on the first coat, let it dry and add a second. It covers so much better.
20. Spackle Textured Pumpkins
Spackle is basically frosting, right? So I spread it on with a Dollar Tree frosting spreader. I stuck a wooden dowel through the pumpkin so I could cover every side in one go, let it dry overnight, then painted it DecoArt Thicket. Use an orange pumpkin for this one; it’s easier to see the spots you missed.
21. Chalky and Metallic Painted Pumpkins
Blue chalk paint (Sailor Blue) on the top two-thirds, metallic paint on the bottom third, and rough brush strokes where they meet. No crisp line needed. These carvable pumpkins are about 6 inches across, which is big for a dollar store find. I bought five. I should have bought 10.
22. Foam Pumpkin Vase
That bright orange just isn’t my vibe, so I traced a circle around the top with a Sharpie, cut it out with a pen blade, primed the pumpkin with white chalk paint, then painted it Waverly Pumpkin with a little pink mixed in to soften it. Fill it with faux florals and play with height and color until you love it.
23. Faux Terracotta Foam Pumpkins
This style is right up my alley. Cindy from DIY Beautify starts with white Dollar Tree foam pumpkins, sculpts realistic stems from air dry clay, and paints them with acrylic paint mixed with baking powder for that chalky terracotta texture. If you love terracotta as much as I do, start here.
24. Weathered Textured Foam Pumpkins
Mel from Lost and Found Decor mixes Fusion Fresco texturing powder into her base coat to hide the styrofoam texture, adds a smooth top coat, then sands it back so the bumps peek through. The result looks like a real pumpkin that’s been sitting on the porch a while, in a good way.
25. Faux Concrete Pumpkins
I LOVE a concrete look (I even made a concrete table top many moons ago). Dannyelle from Life is a Party gives dollar store foam pumpkins several coats of concrete effect paint, working darker paint into the grooves while it’s wet. Modern, neutral and nobody will guess they’re foam.
26. Concrete Finish Pumpkin with Flour
Here’s another way to get that concrete look, using something from your pantry. Donna from Do Dodson Designs paints a Dollar Tree carvable pumpkin white, blends black into the creases until it turns gray, then dusts it with kitchen flour before the paint dries for a matte, stony texture.
27. Crackle Whitewash Pumpkins
Gail from My Repurposed Life uses diluted school glue as a crackle medium under a watered down latex paint whitewash on Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkins. As it dries, the cracks appear. A branch from the yard becomes the stem. Rustic, and you probably have everything already.
28. Thrifty Antiqued Pumpkins
Cindy from DIY Beautify is back with an antiqued finish. She paints Dollar Tree foam pumpkins beige or gray, adds brown in the grooves, then brushes on a white antiquing wash and wipes some away with a damp paper towel so the brown shows through. A wooden stick makes the stem.
29. Buffalo Plaid Painted Pumpkins
No fabric needed for this plaid. Aubree from Aubree Originals chalk paints a light base coat on Dollar Tree foam pumpkins, then paints tinted stripes in both directions, with darker squares where they cross. It’s a smart trick, and you could do it in any color combo.
30. Blue and Green Chalk Painted Pumpkins
Stacey from Wilshire Collections paints Dollar Tree and Walmart foam pumpkins in muted blue and green Waverly chalk paint, dry brushing some for texture. Proof that fall decor doesn’t have to be orange. I love love love these colors together.
Napkin and Book Page Decoupage Pumpkins
Decoupage on a ridged, curved pumpkin sounds tricky, but it’s mostly patience. Use small pieces, work one half at a time, and let it dry on parchment paper before you flip it. Want even more napkin projects? I rounded up a whole list of paper napkin decoupage crafts.
31. Mod Podge Book Page Pumpkin
My book pages came from my county library’s book sale, where on the last day you can fill a grocery bag for $5. Such a deal! Brush on a generous coat of matte Mod Podge, lay torn pages at different angles, and the wet paper smooths right into the ridges. I cover the bottom first, let it dry, then do the top.
32. Fall Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin
Plan B moment: my white chalk paint beaded right up on the first coat. I let it dry, did a second coat, and the coverage was dramatically better. Then I cut the napkins into small pieces (big ones wrinkle on the ridges) and lined up the pattern like a jigsaw puzzle. About $2 total, and zero sanding.
33. Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin
Peel your two-ply napkin apart, cut out the pattern, and smooth each piece onto a white foam pumpkin from the center out with matte Mod Podge. I covered half, let it dry, then did the other half so I wasn’t holding wet napkins. To finish, I mixed Waverly Moss and FolkArt Villa Green to paint the stem to match.
34. Fall Leaf Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin
My Dollar Tree was out of foam pumpkins, so I snagged one at the Target Dollar Spot. I call this decoupage-by-number: cut out napkin leaves, Mod Podge them on, and keep going until the plain pumpkin disappears. Pro tip: if your napkin layers won’t separate, stick painter’s tape on one corner, front and back, and pull.
35. Napkin Decoupage Foam Pumpkin
Debbie from Refresh Restyle decoupages paper napkins onto a dollar store foam pumpkin with Mod Podge, one section at a time, letting each dry before moving on. She learned that one the hard way when her fingers got stuck. We’ve all been there!
36. Torn Napkin Pumpkin with a Gold Stem
Laura from Laura’s Crafty Life paints a Dollar Tree foam craft pumpkin white, covers it with torn paper napkin pieces sealed with Mod Podge, and paints the stem gold. Tearing instead of cutting gives softer edges that blend together, which is great if your napkin has a busy pattern.
Foam Pumpkin Centerpieces, Topiaries and Signs
Because these pumpkins are hollow, they cut in half easily and stack without much weight, which makes them perfect for wall decor and topiaries. Cut along the seam with a pen blade or craft knife and they pop right apart.
37. Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Sign
I used an orange pumpkin here because its seam runs the right way to cut it in half. I painted the half in three layered greens (FolkArt Mossy Meadow, Linen and Olive Green), glued it onto an oval embroidery hoop backed with foam board and drop cloth, then filled it with greenery and burgundy stems. Fall wall decor for just a few dollars.
38. Dollar Tree Fall Reverse Canvas
You know I’m pretty much obsessed with reverse canvases, and foam pumpkins are two of my favorite Dollar Tree craft supplies. Cut the pumpkin in half along the seam, paint it green, and glue it to the center of the canvas. Expect two coats of paint, since the styrofoam soaks it in as it dries.
39. Dollar Store Foam Pumpkin Topiaries
Two topiaries from clay pots and stacked foam pumpkins: one painted white with ribbon, one light green, and a little drop cloth wrapped pumpkin on top. That fabric-wrapped mini is seriously my favorite dollar store pumpkin transformation I’ve ever made. Plan B: quilting fabric works too, just cut a smaller hole than you would for drop cloth.
40. Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin Topiary
Amber from The Makers Map stacks three Dollar Tree foam pumpkins on a Dollar Tree paper towel holder in a bucket she gave a faux rust finish. She mixes chalk paint with Mod Podge to hide the orange, then decoupages patterned paper napkins onto each pumpkin. Every supply is from Dollar Tree.
41. Orange Pumpkin Farmhouse Topiary
This topiary from The Happy Farmhouse (project by Kamen Tooley) stacks three Dollar Tree orange foam pumpkins in a Dollar Tree bucket: one painted green, one black, and one wrapped in buffalo check ribbon. Moss between the layers, raffia, a twig stem and a bow finish it off. Porch ready!
42. Stone Texture Succulent Pumpkin
Laura Radniecki primes a white Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkin, sprays it with stone texture paint, cuts off the top and fills it with faux succulents. Smart tip from her: hot glue melts styrofoam, so she lines the bottom with scrap paper or play dough to glue the stems to.
43. Moss Ball Succulent Pumpkin
Kimberly from Single Girl’s DIY paints a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, cuts a 2.5-inch hole in the top, and sets in a moss-covered styrofoam ball packed with faux succulents and cactus stems. It’s more colorful than the stone version above, so pick your favorite.
44. Speckled Pumpkin Centerpieces
Jenn and Vicki from 2 Bees in a Pod paint Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkins, flick on thin brown stain with an old toothbrush for speckles, then push faux flowers, berries and feathers right into the foam. No glue needed for the florals, which I love.
45. Halved Foam Pumpkin Fall Sign
Windy City Crafts cuts two Dollar Tree foam pumpkins into halves, chalk paints three of them, and rubs on antique wax. They’re hot glued onto a long Dollar Tree sign painted white and dry brushed gray, then finished with twig stems, Spanish moss and buffalo check bows. Hang it vertical or horizontal.
46. Painted Pumpkin Board Signs
Rhonda Newhall, a Chalk Couture designer, lines up three pumpkins on each of four vertical wood boards, painted orange, white and green and topped with little black and white check bows. Line them up on a porch or a mantel for a big fall statement.
Vintage and Glam Foam Pumpkins
Doilies, glass glitter, beads and a faux mercury glass finish give these pumpkins a vintage, heirloom look. They’re a little fancier than my usual style, but for a dollar-and-change pumpkin? I’m in.
47. Faux Mercury Glass Pumpkin
Vanessa Vendetti paints a bright orange Dollar Tree foam pumpkin white, then gray, mists it with a vinegar and water mix, sprays on silver metallic paint, and dabs the droplets off. The spots left behind look just like vintage mercury glass. She saw the look floating around Dollar Tree groups and figured it out herself.
48. Glass Glitter Vintage Pumpkin
CoCo from The Crowned Goat spray paints a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin off-white, ages it with a chalky paint wash and dark wax, then coats it in silver and gold glass glitter with a bleached stick stem. It looks like an old ornament you’d find at a really good garage sale.
49. Beaded Foam Pumpkins
She So CraftDee cuts out the centers of two Dollar Tree foam pumpkins, glues strands of party beads along the natural creases, then chalk paints and spray paints them ivory. Foam blocks inside hold floral picks. Her tip: chalk paint first as a barrier before you spray paint.
50. Doily and Button Pumpkin
Rebecca from Zucchini Sisters chalk paints a 4.5-inch Dollar Tree foam pumpkin white, hot glues a doily and buttons over it, and uses a vintage wooden thread spool as the stem. So sweet! Have a jar of buttons? My button pumpkin topiary sign is another fun way to use them.
51. Vintage Doily Pumpkin
Julie from Julie’s Wreath Boutique cuts the stem off a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, paints it, and wraps it in a vintage doily held with sewing pins or glue. A twig or wooden peg makes the new stem. Thrift store doilies are perfect for this.
52. Boho Doily Pumpkin
MaryJo from Master Pieces of My Life hot glues lace doilies over an upside-down Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, adds jute along the ribs, plugs the stem hole with a wine cork, and tops it with Spanish moss. Her tip: the white pumpkins are easier, but spray paint can tame an orange one.
53. Jumbo Fabric Caramel Apple
Okay, this one cracked me up in the best way. Jen from Straight Jacket Crafting turns a Dollar Tree carvable pumpkin into a giant caramel apple: honey brown paint, a plaid fabric circle on top, a 9-inch spindle “stick,” and corn cob bedding for the nuts. Her tip: let the paint air dry, since heat can deform the foam.
Halloween Foam Pumpkin Crafts
These foam pumpkins aren’t just for fall decor. Carve them, paint them black, give them faces: they’ll last year after year, unlike the real ones on my porch. Here are my favorite no-carve (and a couple carve-able) Halloween ideas.
54. No-Carve Ghost Pumpkin
So whimsical! Gina Tepper glues a styrofoam ball “head” onto a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, drapes it in white fabric, and adds craft foam eyes and a little jack-o’-lantern face. It’s not scary at all, which makes it perfect if your Halloween decor leans cute.
55. No-Carve Foam Pumpkin Bat
Gina Tepper’s ghost has a friend! This quick Short shows her turning a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin into a little bat, no carving needed. Make the ghost and the bat together for a haunted pumpkin patch on your mantel.
56. Spray Painted Jack-o’-Lantern
The Shabby Tree carves a jack-o’-lantern face into an orange Dollar Tree foam pumpkin with a box cutter, then spray paints it gold or pistachio green and adds a stick stem and Spanish moss. A jack-o’-lantern you can pull out every single year.
57. Black and White Carved Pumpkins
Smiling Colors shows two easy looks: painted Dollar Tree foam pumpkins doodled on with black marker, and carved ones, where you scoop out foam with an X-Acto knife for black and white contrast. Kids could help with the marker version.
58. Luminary, Chalkboard and Thumbtack Pumpkins
Chas from Chas’ Crazy Creations decorates Dollar Tree foam pumpkins three ways: pierced with a design and lit from inside with mini lights, chalk painted so you can draw on them with chalk, and covered in pressed-in thumbtack patterns. The glowing one is my favorite.
59. Rae Dunn Inspired Chalkboard Pumpkins
Love the Rae Dunn look but not the price? Michelle from Our Crafty Mom gives dollar store foam pumpkins two coats of chalkboard paint, then squeegees on white chalk paste lettering and seals them with clear acrylic. Spell out BOO, TRICK or anything you like.
60. Creepy Cloth Spooky Pumpkins
Mod Podge Rocks paints small Dollar Tree foam pumpkins gray, drapes them in black creepy cloth stiffened with Mod Podge Stiffy, and dry brushes them silver. The result is moody and vintage looking, and so much easier than it looks.
61. Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Pumpkin
Michelle from Our Crafty Mom decoupages Day of the Dead napkins onto a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin with Mod Podge. It’s the same napkin technique as my fall pumpkins, just bursting with color. Look for napkins with bold sugar skulls and flowers.
62. Halloween Washi Tape Pumpkins
Amanda from Domestically Creative chalk paints a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, then decorates it with Halloween washi tape in patterns. Add a coat of Mod Podge if you want it to last. This is a great one to make with kids.
63. Trick or Treat Pumpkin Sign
Megan from Glue Guns and Roses cuts five foam pumpkins in half, paints TRICK OR TREAT on them with puff paint and glitter, and attaches them to painted Dollar Tree MDF boards with Mod Podge, since hot glue can melt the foam. Black leaves finish it. It’s the fourth project in her video.
64. Halloween Pumpkin Candlestick
Purple Penguin Craft Room paints a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin white and sets it on a Dollar Tree candlestick, then adds black and orange Halloween florals, Spanish moss and candy corn accents. A tall statement piece for a mantel or entry table.
65. 6 Fall and Halloween Foam Pumpkin Hacks
Auntie Coo Coo packs six foam pumpkin ideas into one video, including a giant ghost with a white pumpkin head, a pumpkin painted like a frosted donut, a tissue paper “wood grain” pumpkin, and a black pumpkin covered in thumbtacked flower petals. My favorite: her tissue paper stem, which looks way more real than the plastic ones.
Tips for Making Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin Crafts
Expect paint to bead up. Lately my paint (both chalk paint and spray paint) has been beading up on these pumpkins. Let the first coat dry fully and add a second; my second coat of chalk paint covered so much better.
Paint white first. When you’re covering a pumpkin with yarn, mop strands or napkins, a quick coat of white paint keeps that bright orange from peeking through the gaps. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Work in halves. For decoupage or full-coverage paint, do half the pumpkin, set it on parchment paper to dry, then do the other half. No more holding wet Mod Podge.
Cut a hole, skip the glue. For ribbon, burlap, denim and fabric, cut a hole in the top (and bottom) and tuck the ends in. The tension holds everything. For slippery ribbon like velvet, add a dab of hot glue.
Protect your fingertips. I use a lot of hot glue on these, and a silicone fingertip protector has saved my fingers more times than I can count. A few creators on this list skip hot glue on the foam altogether and use Mod Podge or craft glue instead, since hot glue can melt styrofoam.
Upgrade the stem. The plastic stems pop right out (they’re on a toothpick). Swap in a twig from the yard, and look for one with a little branch growing off the side for extra character.
Ways to Make Them Your Own
You could also swap the season. Christmas fabric on the ribbon pumpkin, peppermint stripes on a painted one, or spring florals in the foam pumpkin vase. There’s no real wrong way.
Change the colors. If bright orange isn’t your thing (same), try cream, sage, blue or black. Painted pumpkins in a few coordinating colors look great grouped together on a mantel or tiered tray.
Mix techniques. Spackle a pumpkin and then decoupage the top, or wrap one in burlap and add a doily. Make a set of three in different textures for a fall vignette.
Cut them in half. Half pumpkins lay flat on canvases, signs, wreaths and embroidery hoops, so almost any idea here can become wall decor.
Watch Me Make Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin Crafts
Want to see a bunch of these come together? In this video I make my book page, ribbon, napkin, burlap, spackle, embroidery hoop, rag fabric, velvet and mop head pumpkins, all from Dollar Tree foam pumpkins.
Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkin Crafts FAQs
What can you make with Dollar Tree foam pumpkins?
Pretty much anything! Cover them with fabric, ribbon or yarn, decoupage them with napkins or book pages, paint them to look like terracotta or concrete, or cut them in half for signs and wall decor. This list has 65 ideas to start with.
How big are the Dollar Tree foam pumpkins?
They’re about 6 inches across and hollow inside. The orange and white versions are the same size and shape; only the direction of the seam is different.
Why is paint beading up on my foam pumpkin?
I’ve had this happen with both chalk paint and spray paint. Let the first coat dry completely and add a second coat; that gave me much better coverage.
Can you hot glue foam pumpkins?
I hot glue mine all the time. Several creators in this roundup, including Laura Radniecki and Glue Guns and Roses, note that hot glue can melt styrofoam, so they use a barrier or Mod Podge for some steps. Use a low or moderate amount, and test a spot if you’re worried.
Can you cut a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin in half?
Yes. They’re hollow, so a pen blade or craft knife run along the seam pops them right apart. The orange pumpkin’s seam runs the right direction for a clean half.
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Which One Would You Try?
Okay, I need to know. Are you team cozy fabric pumpkin, team faux terracotta, or team spooky ghost? Tell me in the comments which one you’re making first!
A huge thank you to all the creators featured here for sharing such great ideas. And if you make one, come back and tell me how it turned out!
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