Cheap Easy DIY Outdoor Pumpkins

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by The Stonybrook House

Those plastic outdoor pumpkins are expensive!! I found a way to make my own and save a bunch of $$! It is definitely worth the time. Look how adorable they are?!!

You can do this! It's like doing an art project in grade school!

You will need a large trash bag, a couple of smaller plastic bags, newspaper and tape to get started.

I filled the bags up with newspaper and taped them to take the shape of pumpkins.

I used a special paper mache' recipe that made them extra hard and durable. You can check the blog post for the recipe.

I had a lot of fun painting. Especially giving them dimension and making them look real.

Then I assembled them, added some fall leaves and decorations. Voile'! They are so bright and cheerful! I live on the east coast where we get some pretty cold, wet weather. They held up beautifully!

If you want the full details, please stop by and see for yourself!


DIY fall project ideas

For more creative autumnal decor projects, discover Hometalk's best DIY pumpkin ideas here and budget fall DIYs here.

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  • Dianne Dianne on Oct 04, 2019

    Could you please share the recipe for the papier-mâché Paste. Thank you.

  • Donna Glenn Donna Glenn on Sep 22, 2022

    Does the pumpkins hold up well out in the elements, including rain?

  • Gig69451122 Gig69451122 on Jun 29, 2024

    What a creative idea! Two ?'s. Wouldn't white garbage bags, be easier to conceal? How about plastic shopping bags as the filler? 🤔💁‍♀️🤷‍♀️. Thanks 🧡

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  • Lisa Mcwhorter Lisa Mcwhorter on Sep 21, 2021

    I did not see a paper clay recipe on your blog, just the papier mache.

  • Mic82983013 Mic82983013 on Aug 19, 2023

    This is a cost-saving, colorful and clever project for fall decor. The high-end catalogue people who market similar topiaries for BIG money aren't happy. 😉


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