Dollar Tree Pumpkins Make The Best Fall Decor Craft

How to paint Dollar Tree pumpkins!

I’m going to let you in on a little know secret of a place where you can find some of the best fall decor for super cheap! I’m talking about going on a shopping spree for all of your fall decor and spending less than $20!

Here’s the secret spot… The Dollar Tree!

This is my absolute favorite place to get inexpensive craft supplies and home decor. If you haven’t checked out their home decor and craft section, it’s a must! And while you are here, don’t forget to check out 50 other reasons you should visit Dollar Tree right now.

Now let’s turn some Dollar Tree pumpkins into beautiful works of art! Let’s make your Dollar Tree pumpkins look like they came straight from Pottery Barn!

Also, check out some ideas on transforming your home into a fall oasis with these 15 Dollar Tree fall decor ideas!

Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins

To start this super easy tutorial, one must first head to the store. Once at the Dollar Tree, grab a handful of their inexpensive $1 Pumpkins. They actually had a lot of Dollar Store foam pumpkins to choose from this year. Every fall season, their collection of pumpkins is just a tad bit different.

The orange carvable pumpkins I was after for this trip weren’t in stock yet (they are the best for painting).

Instead, I grabbed a few foam pumpkins covered in this shiny plastic coating and headed for home. Really any Dollar Tree mini pumpkin will work for this project. You can even go online and order mini pumpkins in bulk, depending on your budget and how many you want.

You can get a majority, if not all, of the supplies you’ll need for these dollar tree DIY pumpkins at Dollar Tree; however, if you can’t find something, hit up Amazon for quick delivery.

Supplies needed for your pumpkin crafts:

Dollar Tree pumpkins
Paint
Paintbrush

Optional supplies:

Twigs (for stems)
Faux leaves
Glue
Twine

Follow along below to watch me transform my Dollar Tree foam Pumpkins. There are so many things you can do with these fake mini pumpkins making them super versatile and fun! I’ll be decorating them with my favorite Fall craft supplies like ribbon, paint, and mod podge. Let the crafting begin!

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Prepare Your Dollar Tree Pumpkins

Once you have your Dollar Store pumpkins in hand, remove their stems, flowers, or whatever decor is glued to them.

A few of the pumpkins I grabbed had flowers and such glued to them .

Do you have kids who love to craft? If so, check out these craft activities to keep your kids busy this Fall while you are crafting. Or have them paint a pumpkin or two to display in their bedroom.

Begin Painting Your Foam Pumpkin

How to paint Dollar Store pumpkins, you ask?

Really it’s easy! Start by picking your paint color of choice.

I painted the majority of my pumpkins white and a few light blues. You can use whatever color paints you have on hand on these cheap artificial pumpkins.

I had tons of leftover paint sitting around my house, so I used some white chalk paint and blue acrylic paint.

If you don’t have paint on hand, Dollar Tree has a craft section with a lot of paint choices. Every Dollar Tree has different supplies on hand. If you don’t find something at one Dollar Tree, check another.

I found that sticking a toothpick into the bottom of the pumpkin while painting worked really well. Trying to hold a pumpkin and paint it at the same time doesn’t work too well.

Paint all your pumpkins the color of your choice, and set them on cardboard to dry. If you have any styrofoam take your faux pumpkin on the toothpick and stick it into the styrofoam while painting and leave it to dry.

Tip: Don’t set the pumpkin on paper to dry; they will stick.

Add the Pumpkin Stems

Once your artificial pumpkin has dried, it’s time to get creative. You can use the stems that came with your pumpkin or use a small stick as the stem. I broke a few branches and used those to put in my pumpkins and they turned out so cute!

Feel free to add leaves or any other decor you prefer.

My Cheap Pumpkins on Display on my Mantel

Here are all my pretty pumpkins on display in my home. A little early for Fall, but what do I care?

There you have it, my favorite Dollar Tree pumpkin makeover. Give this easy, inexpensive DIY Dollar Tree pumpkin craft a try.

Update: These faux pumpkins store well, and I can’t wait to pull them out of storage for the third year! I may even add to my collection this year.

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Painting Dollar Tree Pumpkins- Final Thoughts

Painting your own DIY dollar tree pumpkins is a fun and easy way to add a bit of Fall color to any room. You can choose from a variety of colors and designs, from solid hues to even patterns. With just a few simple craft supplies, you can create an autumnal masterpiece that will last for years.

It’s also a great way to make a statement in your home without breaking the bank- all you need is some paint and creativity!

Hopefully, you were able to follow the steps above, and you ended up with some amazing-looking pumpkins. Let me know how they turned out in the comments below!

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