Since I have a long history of turning unexpected things into pumpkins, I’ve also used plenty of curious things as pumpkin stems. And, of course, I’m by no means the only one who has. In a world full of unique ideas for DIY pumpkins, there are just as many interesting things that can serve as stems. So, if you’re a fan of upcycled pumpkins, then this collection of stem ideas is definitely for you.Read more ›
Mini Pumpkins from Felt Balls
September 11, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Several years ago, we took a trip to Louisville, Kentucky– for both the antiquing AND the bourbon. While there, I picked up this little vintage truck. And while I planned on decorating him for Christmas, I also wanted to use him in my Fall decor. So, I decided to make some mini pumpkins from felt balls.Read more ›
Yarn Ball Pumpkin Craft
August 19, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
One of the most popular pages on my website is this one on Creative Reuse Centers, which lists out the stores state by state. Folks are really leaning into these craft thrift stores, and I couldn’t be more excited about that. So, I decided to create a project specifically using something I always see at Creative Reuse stores: the yarn ball.Read more ›
Farmhouse Fall Wreath from a Wicker Plate Holder
September 23, 2021 · By · 3 Comments
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done something like this. And by “this”, I mean borrow concepts from two very different projects and combine them into a new project. Apparently, my creativity can be circular! Speaking of circular, that brings me to this pile of wicker plate holders that I found at a Charlotte Region ReStore. And how I used one to make a farmhouse fall wreath.
Metal Pumpkins for Modern Fall Decor
September 15, 2021 · By · 25 Comments
Ok, so, there I was in the thrift store when I stumbled upon what I THOUGHT were metal pumpkins. But, upon further inspection, I might have been a little off. The first one, well…it might have been a pear…Read more ›
35+ Upcycling Ideas for Fall Pumpkin Decorations
September 30, 2020 · By · 4 Comments
Now, I think we are all aware that my love of fall pumpkin decorations is no secret. I’ve made oodles of upcycled pumpkins over the years. And even though I’m done making them for this year (I think…), perhaps you might still be looking for a few ideas.Read more ›
Pumpkin Basket for Fall Decor
August 12, 2020 · By · 37 Comments
Truth be told, I didn’t know that this kind of small wooden basket was called a Clam Hod when I first spotted it. All I knew was that I spotted a certain shape that I could tease out and turn it into a pumpkin basket. After buying it and bringing it home, I figured out its name (i.e., clam hod) (with a little help from my friend, Maliasmark).Read more ›
Cake Dome for Fall Party Decor
September 11, 2019 · By · 34 Comments
Even though I am busy-busy-busy working on projects for my book, I couldn’t let the season go by without making at least one pumpkin project! And for this one, I went “garage shopping”, and came across this set of wooden bowls. I set aside the smaller ones for my book, and decided that the large wooden bowl might be perfect as a cake dome (and pumpkin centerpiece).Read more ›
Pumpkin Patch Sign from a Wooden Paper Plate Holder
September 7, 2018 · By · 39 Comments
I’ll be honest with you- a wooden paper plate holder was not something I grew up with. Paper plates, yes, but designated wooden holders for them? Nope, not at all. There wasn’t much primitive country decor in my childhood home, so that’s probably why. Fast forward to my days as an upcycling blogger, though, and I couldn’t snap this one up fast enough! Because I had an upcycling idea to transform it into a pumpkin patch sign for Fall.Read more ›
Painted Wood Pumpkins for Rustic Fall Decor
September 24, 2017 · By · 69 Comments
I find pieces of Monkey Pod Wood at thrift stores from time to time, but I recently found a couple of them that sparked an idea. Both were scratched up, and with their short little handles, I quickly envisioned them as painted wood pumpkins.
