Make Vintage Fall Decor Using A Dollar Tree Pumpkin And Doilies With This Impressive DIY

Fall is upon us, and it's only appropriate to welcome its arrival with a few (hundred) decorative touches. As is the case with the latest style trends for the home, autumnal accents are touting a nostalgic influence reminiscent of an afternoon at Grandma's. You can make your very own fall decoration with a "gourdeous" pumpkin DIY that oozes vintage charm. All that's required is repurposing an old doily, glue, paint, and a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin. 

Creator julieswreathbouquet on TikTok does away with pricey decorative items and opts for a creative, personalized statement instead, and the craft is sure to win Grandma over. Julie transforms Dollar Tree's carvable foam pumpkins ($1.25) into lace-clad gourds by way of the vintage textiles. The craft is inexpensive, appealing, and versatile, as the final results can stand alone or work well with larger accents, like garlands. Given that embroidered features are quite popular and homeowners are embracing thoughtfully-curated features, there's no reason not to give this project a try. Plus, you can pass down your sentimental creation for seasons to come. So, next time you find yourself at Dollar Tree, pick up a foam pumpkin or two and other new Dollar Tree home decor finds, and get crafting.

Bringing this fall decorative idea to life is simple and only requires a few items. Take your foam pumpkin, cut out its stem, and paint the piece with a brush or sponge in a color that complements the rest of your seasonal accents. (An acrylic paint will work best for this.) Once it's dry, wrap the doily around the pumpkin and fasten it in place by adding sewing pins to the bottom of the pumpkin, cutting any dangling pieces off with a scissor. You can even use a glue gun to keep the cloth in place. Finish it off with a  wooden peg or twig for the stem, and your mini pumpkins are ready to steal the show with plenty of retro character.

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Grab a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, some paint you already have, and a few doilies. Little secret: look for the doilies in the kitchen section at Dollar Tree! 👀 Then head outside, grab a little branch for the stem, and you've got an adorable fall pumpkin in no time! Easy, inexpensive, and so cute! 🍂 #dollartreefinds #dollartreecrafts #dollartreediyprojects

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There's a lot to love about these little pumpkins, namely the flexibility that comes with styling them. You can paint the foam accent or the doily itself, depending on the aesthetic you're aiming for. You can add on decorative accents, like pieces of black felt to create a jack o' lantern's smile. Perhaps there are a few faux florals at Dollar Tree that you can use to accentuate your pumpkin. As Julie proves on TikTok, they can rest alongside a fall garland stretched along a table, or they can make appearances along the mantle or on side tables. Heck, why not keep the glue gun nearby and adhere them together to make a pumpkin doily wreath? The options for seasonal fun abound, just like your choice of Halloween candy.