DIY Velvet Pumpkins

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DIY velvet pumpkins are a trendy, budget-friendly fall craft that instantly elevates your autumn home decor. Using cheap Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkins and thrift store velvet fabric, you can create elegant, high-end-looking velvet pumpkins in under 30 minutes. This step-by-step DIY velvet pumpkins tutorial shows exactly how to make them—no sewing required!

Velvet pumpkins add sophisticated texture and rich color to mantels, centerpieces, or Thanksgiving tablescapes. Skip the $20+ store versions and craft your own for pennies. Perfect for beginners, this thrift store makeover transforms basic materials into stunning fall decorations.

Why Make DIY Velvet Pumpkins?

• Budget-friendly: Dollar Tree pumpkins + thrifted velvet = under $2 each
• Quick project: 5 minutes per pumpkin
• Customizable: Mix colors, sizes, and stem options
• No-sew: Hot glue optional; fabric tucks snugly

Step-by-Step DIY Velvet Pumpkins Tutorial

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Assemble all the necessary supplies. Ensure you have enough fabric for covering the styrofoam pumpkins and have your hot glue gun plugged in and ready to use.

Step 2: Cut Out Styrofoam Stem

Use your knife to cut round the stem in the center of the pumpkin.

Step 3: Cut the Fabric

Lay out your velvet fabric and cut it into squares large enough to cover each styrofoam pumpkin completely. A good guideline is to have a fabric square that is about 1.5 to 2 times the width of your pumpkin. Using the Dollar Tree pumpkins I cut my velvet fabric into the size of 18″x 18″.

Step 3: Wrap the Fabric

Place the styrofoam pumpkin in the center of the fabric square. Pull the fabric up and stretch velvet around the pumpkin, gathering it at the top. I started with a corner, and trimmed the edge off the corner and pressed it in to the center. Then I just went around in a circle pulling up the fabric and pressing it into the center. I didn’t use the hot glue because the fabric fit in perfectly snug, but if you want to here’s how. Use your hot glue gun, and squeeze the hot glue into the hole where the stem use to be. Press the gathered fabric into the hole to secure the fabric in place at the top of the pumpkin.

Step 4: Add a Stem

Mine fabric was pretty snug so I just pressed the driftwood stick into the center and it held beautifully. If you want add hot glue to the end of the stem you will be inserting into the pumpkin opening. Push the stem into the opening and hold for 10 seconds to allow the glue to dry. You can get creative by finding a twig, or a yummy smelling cinnamon stick.

Tips and Tricks:

• Mix and Match Colors: Experiment with different colors and textures of velvet fabric to create a diverse collection of pumpkins that complement each other.
• Personalize with Embellishments: Consider adding decorative elements like leaves or tendrils to your pumpkin.
• Group Them Together: Display your DIY velvet pumpkins in a decorative bowl, on a mantel, or as a centerpiece on your dining table to showcase your handcrafted fall decor.

Creating DIY velvet pumpkins with Dollar Tree styrofoam pumpkins is a fantastic way to add a touch of elegance to your fall decor without breaking the bank. Get creative as you make these beautiful and luxurious-looking pumpkins that will surely impress your guests and brighten up your home during the autumn season.