Easy Dollar Store Jute Pumpkin

Here is a fun fall project that uses supplies from the dollar store and many you may already have at home. Add this little cutie to a wreath or hang it around your home to decorate for Fall! ...

Today I'm going to make a pumpkin and the photo above was my thought process in action! 

I grabbed a package of the thick jute rope from Dollar Tree like I used on this hanging basket I made. 

The length of jute you decide to use will determine the size of your pumpkin. 

I used the whole package, you could even make a larger pumpkin using more jute. 

First, I cut a circle a little larger than the size of the pumpkin I was making. 

I found the center of the circle and added a drop of hot glue.

I continued adding hot glue and wrapping the jute around the center until I got to the end of the jute and ended it with more hot glue. 

My jute had clear tape on each end, I removed it. 

Now I grabbed a wine cork, and I have plenty, and cut it to the size I needed with a craft knife. 

Be careful of your fingers! 

I then cut the cork in half to create a stem for my pumpkin. 

I glued the stem to the cardboard at the top of the pumpkin. 

Next, I trimmed off all the extra cardboard. 

Now it was time to paint. 

You can skip this step if you like the color of the jute for your pumpkin. 

I used a fairly dry brush and orange chalky paint and kept brushing until I reached the color I wanted for my pumpkin. 

Dry brushing is just putting a small amount on your brush at a time and build up the paint to your desired color. 

I let the pumpkin dry then added Spanish moss, a wire tendril, and a fall leaf to my stem. 

Most or all of these items can be found at the dollar store. 

Lastly, I added a ribbon to the top of my pumpkin and I was done!

This little cutie can be hung around the house anywhere! 

If you have a Fall tree, a smaller version would make a great ornament! 

A larger one would make a great wreath for the front door! 

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I hung my pumpkin up with a beaded garland. 

I purchased this long beaded garland recently for less expensive than I could make it myself and it comes in all colors! 

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