Make your own DIY wood pumpkin set just in time for the fall season! This set of pumpkins is simple & customizable.

Today I’m going to show you how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set.  This set includes three pumpkins each made with different sizes and shapes of wood cutouts.  You can also get creative with this idea and use scrap pieces you have around the house to make your own unique set of pumpkins.  Let’s get started!

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Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Supplies you’ll need to make your own set of wood pumpkins:

Pumpkin No. 1

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Can you believe it?  I made my first pumpkin from a wooden show curtain rod!!

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

First, I cut down the rod so that I had 6 smaller pieces and one larger one – all with diagonally cut tops.  As you can see, I used the smaller pieces to wrap around the large one that will act as the stem.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then, I used the color Terracotta to paint all of my wood pieces.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

As you can see here, I fully covered the smaller pieces with the paint, but left the top “stem” portion of the larger piece unpainted.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then, I used the Dixie Belle Chalk Paint color Kudzu to finish off the stem.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Now comes the fun part!  Use an old toothbrush to add splatters to your pumpkin.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

To do this, simply add some paint to the brush and then use your thumb to splash the paint randomly onto the pieces.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

I used Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in the colors Chocolate and Buttercream for the splatters.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Once everything is dry, use wood glue to secure all of your pumpkin pieces together.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then secure a zip tie around the pumpkin pieces to hold it together during the drying process.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Pumpkin No. 2

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

This pumpkin was created using wood blocks and a stem cut from a smaller piece of square wood.  You can purchase pre-cut wood blocks from Twin Knobs Woodworks by clicking HERE!

Once again, you’ll paint your pumpkin pieces with the Terracotta color first.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then, use Kudzu to paint the stem.  I like to use a makeup sponge when painting the smaller pieces of my projects.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then, repeat the toothbrush splatter technique using the colors Chocolate and Buttercream.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Finally, wood glue all of your pieces together.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then, secure the finished product with a zip tie until dry.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Pumpkin No. 3

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

For the final pumpkin, I used a scrap piece of 2×8 that I cut into a pumpkin shape and another round piece of wood from the curtain rod for the stem.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Use the color Terracotta to paint the pumpkin.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

To paint this pumpkin, I used a clean cloth, but you could also use a brush.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then, paint the stem using Kudzu.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Time for that toothbrush splatter!!

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Look at the rustic texture the splatter technique gives the surface.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Once everything is dry, add your stem using wood glue.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Then be sure to add some embellishments like raffia, tags or ribbons!!

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

What a fun way to celebrate fall!!

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Learn how to make a DIY wood pumpkin set with this simple fall home décor crafting tutorial.

Want more fun and easy DIY home decor ideas??  Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Also – be sure to share your finished projects with me by tagging @rusticorchardhome on Facebook and @rustic_orchard_home on Instagram!

 

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