Woman Uses Pool Noodles To Make A Showstopping Pumpkin Trellis For Halloween

If you're hoping to get the Pumpkin King's seal of approval on Halloween, you'll need some spooky pomp and circumstance around the house to fit the bill. Those in need of inspiration for their outdoor aesthetic can turn to TikTok creator witchelixer, who has an idea for a DIY garden trellis featuring a macabre twist with the help of a few pool noodles. Swimming season might be in the rearview, but the repurposed accessory comes in quite handy when creating a scary-good al fresco display — and witchelixer proves it in a few simple steps. 

Rather than utilize her trellis for seasonal climbing plants, this savvy DIYer makes it a backdrop for cascading verdant vines (pool noodles) adorned with jack-o'-lanterns. It might seem like a tall task, but this chic Halloween decor idea is easy to recreate and makes for a fun seasonal project. If you like to get as inventive with your decor as you do with your costume, start by gathering the necessary supplies. You'll, of course, need to start with a trellis and pool noodles. For the crafting, you'll need a knife, a pair of scissors, elastic bands (such as PGarden-EZ green soft twist ties), foam-covered garden wire, and a can of spray paint in the color of your choosing. Then, you'll top it all off with foam pumpkins (suitable for outdoor use) and battery-operated LED lights. 

There are lots of genius Halloween DIYs, and this spooky trellis will be the talk of the block when all is said and done. Start by gathering several pool noodles and using a knife to cut them in half lengthwise, then use your scissors to cut long, thin pieces. You'll bunch those together, fasten them to the trellis with elastic bands, and tug at them to create a bubble of sorts, repeating until the trellis is covered to your liking. Then, work in your foam-covered garden wire, bending it into fun, whimsical shapes before spray painting it (and your pool noodles) with the color of your choosing. In the video, the content creator opted for bronze, but this trellis would look just as good painted black or other spooky shades. Lastly, finish up by fastening your carved foam pumpkins to the display via the wires and ties, add in LED lights for a glowing effect, and weave in real (or faux) greenery.  

@witchelixer

Pool noodle vines make a cozy home for foam pumpkins. So excited for spooky season!! #pumpkin #diyproject #craft #decoration #spookyseason

♬ Quirky Fairytale – Dmitriy Sevostyanov

The beauty about a project like this is that it's open to interpretation. You can paint your faux vines any color you'd like, and the pumpkins, too. You can incorporate different sizes of jack-o'-lanterns, and if there are other Halloween foam motifs floating about, like a ghost or bat, have at it! Complement the structure by pairing it with a few pots of seasonal blooms (like these fragrant mum alternatives) and keep it near your front door, adorned with clusters of black corn, gourds, squash, and hay for a festive pop.