Mini Wooden Block Pumpkins

Today I'm going to share a pumpkin project I've seen around a lot lately.  I'm putting my own spin on it which I think makes all the difference! All the items can be purchased in the dollar store and these pumpkins just couldn't be cuter!  

I began with a package of wooden stacking blocks like Jenga blocks but smaller, a package of Spanish moss, and a sprig of leaves and pumpkins, all from the Dollar Tree store.

As you read through this post please pay attention to the bold blue links for more information and the products I used for this project.

And here is the key to the whole thing... 

I saved my mini pumpkin stems from last year!

You can buy similar stems on Etsy! 

They will be great on so many pumpkin projects in the future! 

In the past I've made many projects using Jenga and similar blocks, this one was another that was fun and easy! 

I began by hot gluing 3 wooden blocks together side by side. 

And let me just say that if you've never used a hot glue gun with a thin tip it's a real game changer! 

Then 2 sets of 2 blocks side by side. 

I stacked these together with the hot glue then added one more single block on each side. 

Another variation is to leave off the single blocks on the end and just make a 3 layered pumpkin. 

Here they are both ways...

Next, I used Rustoleum Transformations decorative glaze to stain my pumpkins. 

When the stain dried I used a small amount of off white chalky paint and just messy painted a quick coat on each pumpkin. 

You could certainly use orange paint now but I just love neutrals! 

The trick here is to let the stain show through and then you don't need to sand. 

Next, I added a tiny bunch of Spanish moss to the top of my pumpkin with hot glue. 

Then I added the stem! 

Don't the real stems look great!?

You could also add a small pumpkin leaf like the one I pulled off the dollar store sprig. 

These came out adorable and they took minutes to make! 

I stuck mine under a cloche I had made in the past. 

To make the cloche I just added a wooden knob to the top of a glass cloche I purchased in the craft store using E6000 glue. 

You could also make a smaller one with a stemless wine glass! 

Or hey have a glass of wine while you work! 

Stay tuned, I'm going to show you how to make a small glass cloche next! 

They just couldn't be cuter and the best part is the real pumpkin stems on top! 

I think I'm also going to try this using 2x4" pieces of wood for a larger pumpkin! 

I'll keep you posted so before you go please scroll back up and sign up for the Homeroad emails so my next DIY tutorial will go straight to you!