Crafting a Charming Pumpkin with Fence Pickets: A Delightful Fall DIY Project

Hey there! I hope all is well where you are.  It's still hot in Texas....I feel like a broken record at this point!  Anyway, lets get to the project because its a super fun and easy one!

As the days grow shorter and the crisp scent of autumn fills the air (I'm dreaming over here of course), it's time to embrace the spirit of the season by indulging in creative and delightful DIY projects. Fall provides the perfect opportunity to infuse your home with cozy and rustic charm. And what better way to do that than by crafting a pumpkin with fence pickets? This unique and imaginative project will not only elevate your decor but also bring a touch of warmth to your living space. Let's dive into the steps and materials required to create a captivating pumpkin with fence pickets that will surely become the highlight of your fall decorations for years to come.

I used some left over pieces of fence pickets but you could also use pallet boards as well.  My pumpkin only has two panels, but I think it would look cute with more, and smaller panels too.

Materials Needed:

Before we start, gather the following materials:

2 - Fence pickets cut at 16 inches long
2 - 1 x 3 boards cut at 10 inches long
4 - 1 inch long wood screws
Stick from the yard
Hot glue gun with glue sticks
Acrylic paint in orange
Paint brush
Raffia
Drill
Chop Saw
Sander and 220 grit sandpaper

Using the chop saw, I cut my fence pickets and 1 x 3s to length.  Then using the 45 degree setting, I took off the outside corners of each fence picket.  Use next photo for reference.

Decide which side is going to be the front of your pumpkin and then place the two pickets face down on your work surface.  Attached your 1 x 3 boards using the drill and the 1" wood screws like you see above.

 Now grab your hot glue gun and add the stick from your yard in the center of your pumpkin.  This is your stem.  Let it cool completely before proceeding.

You can stop here and be done or you can keep going like I did and add a few more details to it. 

I just happened to find in my stash some Pumpkin Orange paint, how appropriate! :)

I grabbed my chip brush and then added the orange paint by using the dry brush method.  This way you can still see the wood grain show through.  Let that dry well, about 10 minutes will do.

This step is optional, but I like to distress everything I make.  I grabbed our Mouse Sander and some 220 grit paper and smoothed out all the edges as well as scuff up the top edges all the way around and then for a little more distress, I went over the entire front side a few times.

Crafting a pumpkin with fence pickets is a delightful and imaginative way to celebrate the fall season. This DIY project allows you to infuse your home with rustic charm while indulging in the joy of creating something unique and personalized. So, gather your materials, unleash your creativity, and let this enchanting pumpkin brighten up your living space during the cozy and colorful days of fall. Happy crafting!

Want to see more of our fence picket projects?  See below.

Fence Picket Scarecrow: Click HERE
Fence Picket A/C Cover: Click HERE
Pretty Picket Planter: Click HERE
Picket Fence Stand: Click HERE
Picket Fence Shelf: Click HERE
Master Bathroom Mini Makeover: Click HERE
Fence Picket Wall: Click HERE

If you loved any of these ideas and want to save them for later, be sure to pin it to your favorite Pinterest board.  I have a Pinterest board set up for all kinds of Fall decorating ideas and it's called Fall Decor.  I'm pinning something new on Pinterest every day. Won't you join me?

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