4 Ways to Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin

Have you ever bought a Styrofoam pumpkin from Dollar Tree and then thought, hmmmm….what can i do with this thing? If so, read on. Here are 4 Ways to Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin.

Number 1…

Last year I made these using a package of corn husks and some fun ribbon I found at the Dollar Tree. You can see the full tutorial here.

Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin

Number 2…

I also made this fun nautical centerpiece last year using a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin. See how here.

Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin

Number 3…

This year I made these. (Well, I made the 2 in the front. The blue one in the back was a gift and it is beautiful!)

Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin

Here is how I made these.

For the gray and white one I used a MOP HEAD from the Dollar Tree. Can you even believe that is a mop head? Dollar Tree doesn’t always have these in stock, so if you see one, grab it. There are lots of uses for these like this Thrift Store Vase I gave a make over. Anyway, I basically clipped the plastic piece off of the mop, unraveled it and glued it all around the pumpkin…..which sounds easy, but it was actually kind of a huge pain. But, it looks cute.

I did the same for the white one, I just used some left over chunky yarn from Hobby Lobby that I had left over from this wreath I made last year. It was the perfect amount. Here is a little movie I made while making this. Check it out and make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Number 4…

I made these this week and think they came out pretty cute. Here is what I used. The pumpkin, moss and succulents were all purchased at the Dollar Tree. The craft paint I had left over from other projects.

First, I cut a large hole in the top, enough to fit some flower foam and succulents. Then I used some craft paint to paint them blue.

Next, I cut my flower foam down to size and arranged my succulents.

Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin

Lastly, I placed the arrangement right into the pumpkin and added some moss to fill in any gaps. I did end up rearranging my arrangement, and took the white balls out. I wasn’t loving them.

Decorate a Dollar Tree Styrofoam Pumpkin

I added them to my hutch with all my other pumpkins. My dining room is now ready for Fall.

Dining Room Hutch Decorated for Fall
Dining Room Hutch Decorated for Fall

Have you ever done something crafty with a Styrofoam Pumpkin? I’d love to see.

4 Comments

  • Reply Terrie September 21, 2020 at 11:45 am

    All your DIY pumpkins look adorable. Love the white one the best. I have some of that yarn in my closet, never thought about using it on a pumpkin. Great idea!

  • Reply Susan Young October 2, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    I love all the blue and coastal accents! It’s so fun to do the Dollar Tree pumpkins. I am getting ready to do some this weekend if I have time.

    • Reply Jodi House October 2, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks! I bought a few more pumpkins myself the other day. Like I need any more! LOL. I can’t help myself.

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