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Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle

This could be it.

This could be the last fall DIY decor project.

Until next year.

I’m just itchin’ to move along to Halloween.

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkinsA good ole upcycle. A Dollar Tree pumpkins upcycle to be specific.

These were so simple to upcycle, its almost ridiculous.

Its especially ridiculous how I burned my fingertips to pieces with the hot glue gun on such a simple project.

Happens every time.

Every. Single. Time.

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I found these little gems at the Dollar Tree in this state:

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkinsThey had a weird seam in the middle, but I figured I could do something to cover it up.

I started off by giving them a coat of Rust-Oleum Heirloom White, with their bottoms up first, in case any paint came off when I sprayed the tops.

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I love Heirloom White. In this spray painter’s opinion, it is the perfect off white.

I painted the stems metallic gold with basic acrylic paint, then took orange grosgrain ribbon and hot-glued it along that ugly seam. I put a dot of hot glue in each little vertical crevice of the pumpkin, then pushed the ribbon in.

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Ridiculously simple.

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkins

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkins

Don’t you just love that arrow sign? I won it from Amber at Dimples and Pig Tales! She sells them in her Etsy shop!

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkins

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkins

Dollar Tree Pumpkins Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #upcycle #dollartree #pumpkinsWhat do you think about my $3 pumpkin upcycle?

This has been a seriously frugal fall decorating season!

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  1. Allyson says

    I keep seeing these little pumpkins at the Dollar Tree and I always pass them by because I am just not sure what I can do with them….but now, I am headed back to pick some up! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Diana W. says

    CUTE! You have inspired me! I can see a row of crystal beads, sequins, pompom trim…. yes I am Glitzy Gal. I only need a cape with GG on it!

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  10. Miss Kitty says

    Great idea to cover up that weird seam in the Dollar Tree pumpkins! I was wondering if I could even sand it off and then paint the pumpkins…but of course, I have not actually TRIED it…only thought about it. Those are really cute…you REALLY took them from tacky to classy…thanks for sharing that tutorial!

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  13. Angela says

    Beautiful! This reminded me that I have a little pumpkin decoration I need to bring out. I love white/gold/orange ribbon combination, very clean.
    Stopping by from Thrifty Thursday!

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  15. Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says

    I love the dollar store. They have such cheap decor items and with a creative mind, you can turn them into something fabulous like you did. I love how they turned out. The orange ribbon around the middle is the perfect touch. Thank you for sharing how you made these pumpkins and linking up to Thrifty Thursday.

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  18. Anne says

    I saw some of these pumpkins in the Dollar Tree, picked them up, stewed a bit, and put them back down! I love what you did with them.

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  19. Michelle says

    You know what else might have been cute — to make them Candy Corn colors (using the ribbon trick for the middle color).
    Great idea — thanks for sharing!!!

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  21. Ellie says

    Cute! I bought these too, except in our Dollar Tree in Canada they charged $1.25 (not fair!). I cut out a Jack-o-lantern face and used black felt to blacken the white foam and cut the stem out and put in a solar light! They’ll look really cute on the fence posts on either side of my gate. Just another idea 🙂

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  23. Corinna Ashley says

    I absolutely adore the ease of revamping these little dollar store pumpkins. My local store also had some that were slightly smaller but had a more realistic plastic stem. In case anyone was looking for that 😉 Ive had a blast playing around with them myself.

    Ive absolutely enjoyed all of your Fall projects, cannot wait to see Halloween!

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  24. natashalh says

    Very cute! I’ve created a couple of projects from dollar store-type items. These pumpkins are great inspiration and a wonderful reminder that nice things don’t have to be expensive.

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  31. Sheri says

    What a cute idea. Love it. Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link Party! Pinned this! hope to see you again next week.

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  32. Jodie Fitz says

    These are such a cute and affordable DIY! Thanks so much for sharing these amazing little decorations with us at Reader Tip Tuesday! Hope to see more of your beautiful work..

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