Brighten up your fall decor with these fabric tape pumpkins. This simple craft can be made in a variety of fun colors and patterns.
Whip up this simple fall craft by decorating small plastic pumpkins with fabric tape!
Fabric Tape Pumpkins
Fabric tape is one of my favorite crafting supplies. It is available at craft stores in a variety of colors and patterns, and if can be used to decorate just about anything – like these fun mini pumpkins. Heck, you can even make your own fabric tape, if you’re so inclined.
This is a simple fall craft that crafters of all ages can enjoy. Plus, it only requires three supplies. So grab your favorite color of fabric tape, and get crafting.
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Supplies Needed for Fabric Tape Pumpkins
- faux mini pumpkins* – pick them up at your local craft store or dollar store
- fabric tape – note: do NOT buy paper washi tape. It doesn’t have enough give for the ridges of the pumpkin. You want decorative fabric tape.
- scissors
*Select smaller pumpkins so you don’t run out of fabric tape. Those rolls are tiny!
How to Make Fabric Tape Pumpkins
- Cut strips of fabric tape long enough to cover the pumpkin from top to bottom.
- Starting in the ridges around the pumpkin, add strips of fabric tape at even intervals around the pumpkin.
- Fabric tape has some give. Using your thumbs, smooth the tape from the center out. Mold the tape to the curves of the pumpkin as you go.
- Fill in the gaps with smaller pieces of tape. Cut the strips of tape at an angle, so that the pattern on the tape blends better.
- Repeat the process on various sized pumpkins and with different patterns or colors.
Such a simple pumpkin craft just perfect for fall!
The options are limited only by the fabric tape patterns available at your craft store or the fabric tape you’re willing to make, so have fun!!!
Don’t forget to pin these cute pumpkins for later:
Here are a few more simple fall crafts for you:
- How to make the absolute simplest fall craft: fabric-covered pumpkins. This is a great way to quickly and easily change up the look of store-bought foam pumpkins without the mess of carving or painting.
- Check out these fun Dollar Store Pumpkin craft projects for fall. Try out one of these great DIY decorated pumpkin ideas to get into the fall spirit.
This post originally appeared at Somewhat Simple where I’m a contributor.
No-Carve DIY Fabric Tape Pumpkins
Brighten up your fall decor with these fabric tape pumpkins. This simple craft can be made in a variety of fun colors and patterns.
Materials
- Faux mini pumpkins* – pick them up at your local craft store or dollar store
- Fabric tape – note: do NOT buy paper washi tape. It doesn’t have enough give for the ridges of the pumpkin. You want decorative fabric tape.
- Scissors
- *Select smaller pumpkins so you don’t run out of fabric tape. Those rolls are tiny!
Instructions
- Cut strips of fabric tape long enough to cover the pumpkin from top to bottom.
cover mini pumpkins in fabric tape. - Starting in the ridges around the pumpkin, add strips of fabric tape at even intervals around the pumpkin.
making fabric tape mini pumpkins. - Fabric tape has some give. Using your thumbs, smooth the tape from the center out. Mold the tape to the curves of the pumpkin as you go.
- Fill in the gaps with smaller pieces of tape. Cut the strips of tape at an angle, so that the pattern on the tape blends better.
- Repeat the process on various sized pumpkins and with different patterns or colors.
Notes
Learn how to make your own fabric tape here: https://thecrazycraftlady.com/how-to-make-fabric-tape/