These Slinky Pumpkins are a great way to add a unique look to your fall decor. It’s also the perfect craft to make with the kids or your craft buddies.
Turn a set of slinky spring toys from the party section of the Dollar Store into modern Pumpkins.
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These Slinky Pumpkins are the perfect style for your Autumn home décor or Fall tiered tray.
If you’re looking for autumn decor that doesn’t take up much space, these slinky pumpkins are just the thing you need.
They are about as unique as these Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Orbs that are also small but super cute and unique.
WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT
I absolutely love unique craft projects, especially when they cost little to make. Making these slinky pumpkins only calls for a couple of Dollar Store toys, spray paint, and other supplies you probably already have on hand.
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE SLINKY PUMPKINS
Follow these quick step-by-step directions below:
- Apply a thin line of hot glue along the end of the plastic coil, match up the opposite end, and secure with a clothespin until the glue cools. Repeat with remaining magic springs.
- In a well-ventilated area, or outside, spray the magic spring pumpkins with white spray paint. Rotate the pumpkins to ensure that all sides of the spring get painted. Lay down cardboard or a drop cloth to protect your surface. Set aside to dry.
- Topcoat the magic spring pumpkins with bright orange and burnt orange spray paint in light coats. Set aside to dry and apply a second light coat, if necessary. Rotate the pumpkins to ensure that all sides of the spring get painted.
- Measure a twig from the yard into 4” sections and cut with a pair of wire cutters. Don’t worry if the twig doesn’t cut perfectly straight, because that will give the stem a bit of extra character. Attach the twig stems into the top center hole in the pumpkins with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Measure and cut 10” lengths of gingham plaid ribbon with scissors. Tie the ribbons in bows, and then trim any long ends with scissors. Attach the bows to the stems with hot glue.
Change things up by creating a variety of colors and sizes of Slinky Pumpkins. Your family and friends will never know how quick and easy this trendy Autumn decor was to create!
MORE UNIQUE PUMPKIN CRAFT IDEAS:
- Have a favorite fabric you’ve been wanting to use in a craft? Use it to make these Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins. Another craft that costs just a few bucks..
- This Clothespin Pumpkin Wreath is a great way to decorate your front door for the fall season. It’s sure to be the topic of conversation among all your guests.
- Six supplies and a bit of free time are all you need to make your own Pom Pom Pumpkin Wreath. If you’re looking for a unique way to decorate your front (or back) door this fall, this wreath is it!
- Get creative and make two different rustic wood fall pumpkin signs – perfect for changing out your gallery walls with the seasons.
- Give your fall decor a touch of farmhouse style with these easy-to-make wood bead pumpkins. Make them big or small and showcase them wherever you’d like!
- Check out these two DIY pumpkin decor projects – DIY scrap wood pumpkins and dollar store foam pumpkin topiaries – displayed on a neutral, farmhouse style fall mantel
Slinky Pumpkins
Yield:
2 pumpkins
Turn a set of slinky spring toys from the party section of the Dollar Store into modern Pumpkins.
Materials
- Plastic Wooden Spring Party Toys
- Spray Paint (White, Bright Orange, Burnt Orange)
- Ribbon (Black Gingham)
- Hot Glue
- Twig from your yard
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Wire Cutters
- (4) Wooden Clothespins
- Cardboard or Drop Cloth
Instructions
- Apply a thin line of hot glue along the end of the plastic coil, match up the opposite end, and secure with a clothespin until the glue cools. Repeat with remaining magic springs.
- In a well-ventilated area, or outside, spray the magic spring pumpkins with white spray paint. Rotate the pumpkins to ensure that all sides of the spring get painted. Lay down cardboard or a drop cloth to protect your surface. Set aside to dry.
- Topcoat the magic spring pumpkins with bright orange and burnt orange spray paint in light coats. Set aside to dry and apply a second light coat, if necessary. Rotate the pumpkins to ensure that all sides of the spring get painted.
- Measure a twig from the yard into 4” sections and cut with a pair of wire cutters. Don’t worry if the twig doesn’t cut perfectly straight, because that will give the stem a bit of extra character. Attach the twig stems into the top center hole in the pumpkins with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Measure and cut 10” lengths of gingham plaid ribbon with scissors. Tie the ribbons in bows, and then trim any long ends with scissors. Attach the bows to the stems with hot glue.
DON’T FORGET TO PIN THESE SLINKY PUMPKINS FOR LATER:
Dollar Store Fall Crafts:
- While you’re at the Dollar Store, pick up a few mops and make a few of these Dollar Tree Mop Pumpkins. They’ll add texture and appeal to your fall decor.
- 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 few dollar store pumpkin signs, and let’s get crafting. Transform these Dollar Tree door hangers into completely custom fall decor.
- Dollar Store Pumpkin Crafts for Fall
- Dollar Tree Fall Reverse Canvas
- Dollar Store Fall Wreaths