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Make a Mini Pumpkin Topiary using just a few Dollar Store supplies! This is the perfect craft project if you’re looking to add a unique touch to your fall decor. 

These little foam pumpkins from the Dollar Store transform into the cutest topiaries that will add some handmade charm to your tiered trays or other fall home décor.

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This sweet mini pumpkin topiary goes together in just about 30 minutes.

There are so many pumpkin topiary ideas floating around out there, but I haven’t quite seen one like this before. They’re so simple and quick to putt together.

This is truly a unique way to add some pumpkin cuteness to a side table or even use these as a dining room table centerpiece (especially for Thanksgiving). They also would pair well with other fall decor, like these Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Orbs.

WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time then you can probably tell how much I enjoy decor that is both inexpensive to make and unique looking at the same time. Making these mini topiaries are so easy and not to mention a cute addition to my fall decor.

This would also be a good project to try with your craft buddies.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• 2 Mini Pumpkins
• 2.5″ Mini Clay Pots
• Wooden Dowels (6” long)
• Foam Balls (1.25”)
• Reindeer Moss (Green)
• Acrylic Craft Paint (Bright Orange, Medium Orange, Dark Orange, Brown, Black)*feel free to get creative and use whatever paint color you like – if you want a more farmhouse look, consider greens and whites for your pumpkin.
• Ribbon (Plaid)
  
• Permanent Black Marker
• Round Foam Pouncer Brush
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Scissors
• Paintbrush
• Baby Wipe

TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A MINI PUMPKIN TOPIARY

Follow this quick step-by-step tutorial below:

1. Prep the Pumpkins: Paint the short pumpkin with dark orange acrylic craft paint. Then paint the tall pumpkin with medium orange acrylic craft paint. Set both aside to dry, and apply a second coat if necessary.
   
2. Prep the Dowels: Paint the three wooden dowels with brown craft paint. Before the paint dries, remove some of the paint with a baby wipe – to create a stained wood effect. Set aside to dry.
   
3. Assemble the Topiary: Hot glue one 1.25” foam ball into the bottom of each clay pot. Press the wooden dowel into the center of the foam ball, securing with more hot glue. Insert the other end of the wooden dowels into the bottom of the pumpkins to create a hole. Remove the dowel end, apply hot glue onto the top of the dowel and secure into the pumpkins.
4. Decorate the Short Pumpkin: Create a polka dot pattern with a foam pouncer brush and bright orange acrylic craft paint. Let dry. Add an outline around the polka dots with a permanent black marker. Make the lines loose and sketchy.
5. Decorate the Tall Pumpkin: Create a plaid pattern on the tall pumpkin with a flat paintbrush and dark orange acrylic craft paint. Let dry. Then add a thin plaid pattern using a permanent black marker. Make the lines loose and sketchy.
   
6. Add the Pumpkin Stems: Paint the pumpkin stems with black acrylic craft paint. When the glue has dried, hot glue the stems back into the top of each pumpkin.
7. Embellish the Clay Pots: Attach plaid ribbon around the rim of both clay pots, securing the ends with hot glue. Tie additional ribbon into a bow and glue to the front of the clay pot. Trim any long ribbon ends with scissors (fold the ribbon in half, and cut at a 45-degree angle). To finish, fill both clay pots with green reindeer moss.

Did you follow the same paint directions or do something different of your own? I’d love to know!

MORE DOLLAR STORE PUMPKIN CRAFT IDEAS:

• If you’re looking for lots more creative pumpkin decor ideas, check out this roundup of Dollar Store Pumpkin Crafts for Fall.
• Pumpkin door hangers are becoming increasingly popular and you don’t have to spend lots on purchasing one. Instead, have a go at making your own with these Dollar Store Pumpkin Signs and Door Hanger Crafts.
• Grab a bunch of dollar store clothespins and make this adorable Clothespin Pumpkin Wreath – a Rustic Fall Dollar Store Craft
• This Faux Tile Pumpkin Sign is an easy, adorable, and inexpensive way to add unique fall decor to your home this fall season. It uses Dollar Store supplies and takes about 30 minutes to make!
• Grab a foam pumpkin and a mop head to make these Dollar Tree mop pumpkins – such an easy fall craft filled with farmhouse charm.

DON’T FORGET TO PIN THIS MINI PUMPKIN TOPIARY FOR LATER:

More Fall Pumpkin Crafts:

• Give your fall mum an uplift by placing it in an Easy No-Mess DIY Fall Mum Pumpkin Planter. This tutorial is super easy to follow!
• How to Make Large Yarn Pumpkins – An Easy, Cozy Fall Craft
• Creative & Colorful Painted Pumpkins that really POP!
• How to Make a Pom Pom Pumpkin Wreath
• Farmhouse Fall Craft Idea: Wood Bead Pumpkins
• Colorful, No-Carve DIY Fabric Tape Pumpkins
• Decorating with Pumpkins: Fall Inspiration
• Fall Pumpkin Signs – with 2 Different Variations