Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

As the cooler days of fall approach, you’ll be excited to have today’s DIY crafting idea on-hand as you start decorating your home.  This Pumpkin Shelf Sitter features a 3D design that makes it a unique piece when added to any room. So let your imagination run wild, and let’s embark on this crafting adventure together.

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Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Supplies you’ll need to make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor:

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

When you receive the Pumpkin Shelf Sitter kit, you’ll first need to separate the pieces and decide what colors you’ll be using to paint everything.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

I began by adding a layer of Tobacco Road Voodoo Gel to the base of the pumpkins.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Then, I used a makeup sponge and the color Caviar to paint the birds.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

I also used the color Colonel Mustard to give each bird a yellow beak.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Next, I used the same yellow paint and makeup sponge to paint the flowers.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Next up, I used the color Chocolate for the center grid portion of each flower.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Since the middle portion of the flowers have an open grid pattern, I added a layer of Caviar on the circles of each flower.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

For the leaves, I used the color Kudzu.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Next, I painted the smaller pumpkin with the color Fluff.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

To add some interest, I mixed the colors Fluff and Chocolate to create a tan-ish color to highlight the smaller pumpkin.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Then, I painted the stem with Chocolate and the leaf with Kudzu.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

The larger pumpkin was painted with the color Terracotta.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

I also added some highlights to this pumpkin using the color Rusty Nail.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Finally, the orange pumpkin also got a Chocolate stem and Kudzu leaf.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Once all of your pieces are painted and dry, it’s time to assemble.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

I used Starbond Medium Instant Adhesive to glue the pieces together.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

With its captivating 3D design, this shelf sitter kit promises to be an exceptional addition to your home décor.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

Make your own pumpkin shelf sitter décor for the upcoming fall season! This is a simple tutorial that anyone can follow.

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