How to Decorate Mini Pumpkins with Dried Flowers

Decorating for Fall with Mini Pumpkins and Dried Flowers

An easy, charming fall craft using mini pumpkins and dried flowers to create beautiful, natural autumn decor.

Decorating with pumpkins and dried flowers is so easy and fun! Maybe it’s the beautiful fall colors, the natural textures, or simply finding another creative way to bring a little bit of autumn into my home.

Every fall, I find myself picking up a few mini pumpkins. They’re just too cute to resist! And while I love displaying them as-is, this year I wanted to try something a little different on a few of them,

Although I did add a few undecorated pumpkins throughout the house.

I had some dried flowers left over from other projects, and rather than letting them go to waste, I decided to give these little pumpkins a floral makeover.

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With just a handful of dried flowers, a little hot glue, and a few minutes of creativity, these mini pumpkins turned into the sweetest fall decorations.

The best part is that there’s no carving, painting, or complicated crafting involved.

These adorable floral pumpkins are perfect for decorating a fall tablescape, styling a mantel, or adding a charming seasonal touch to a coffee table.

And honestly, once you make one, you’ll probably want to decorate a whole bunch of them!

Why I Love Decorating Pumpkins with Dried Flowers

I’m always drawn to decorating with natural elements, especially during the fall season.

If you love decorating with dried flowers as much as I do, check out my DIY dried hydrangea wreath. It’s another beautiful way to bring natural elements into your fall decorating.

Dried flowers are so beautiful, and their muted colors blend perfectly with traditional autumn decor.

What I especially love about this project is that no two pumpkins turn out exactly alike.

You can use different flower varieties, mix and match colors, or create a simple arrangement with just a few blooms. I even snuck in a few faux white flowers.

Some of my pumpkins have little clusters of flowers tucked around their stems, while others have a fuller arrangement that almost looks like a tiny floral crown.

It’s a simple project, but the finished pumpkins look like something you might find in a charming little boutique.

Supplies You’ll Need to Make Dried Flower Pumpkins

You won’t need many supplies for this easy fall DIY project. In fact, you may already have most of them at home.

Here’s what I used:

• Mini pumpkins in different colors and sizes (If you want to keep them for next year or more, I would recommend using faux mini pumpkins)
• Assorted dried flowers
• Hot glue gun
• Hot glue sticks
• Small scissors or floral snips

Choosing Your Mini Pumpkins

For this project, I used a variety of mini pumpkins in soft cream, orange, and yellow tones.

I love mixing different colors because it makes the finished arrangement feel a little more interesting and natural.

The cream-colored pumpkins are especially pretty with soft pink and muted green flowers, while the yellow and orange pumpkins look beautiful with deeper purple blooms.

Try to choose pumpkins with interesting stems, too.

I think the natural, slightly twisted stems add so much character, especially when surrounded by beautiful dried flowers.

A little tip: If you’re using real pumpkins, make sure they’re clean and completely dry before attaching the flowers.

How to Decorate Mini Pumpkins with Dried Flowers

This project is incredibly easy, and you really don’t need any special crafting skills.

I found that the trick is to take your time arranging the flowers before gluing them in place.

Step 1: Gather Your Dried Flowers

Start by gathering a selection of dried flowers in different colors, shapes, and sizes.

For my pumpkins, I used a mix of delicate blooms in shades of purple, dusty pink, cream, and soft green. I also used some of my dried hydrangea flowers from the yard.

I especially love the way the dried hydrangeas look against the cream-colored pumpkins.

Their soft, papery petals add such a pretty texture.

You don’t need a large amount of flowers for this project. Even a few small blooms can make a beautiful statement.

Step 2: Trim the Flower Stems

Next, use scissors or floral snips to cut the stems of the dried flowers.

You’ll want to remove most of the stems so the flowers can sit close to the surface of the pumpkin.

For some flowers, I left a tiny bit of stem attached because it made them easier to position around the pumpkin’s natural stem.

Be gentle when handling dried flowers. Their petals can be fragile and may crumble if you’re too rough. I found out quickly because I tend to be a little rough. 😃

Step 3: Arrange the Flowers Around the Pumpkin Stem

Before gluing the flowers, experiment with arranging your flowers.

I started by placing a few larger blooms around the base of the pumpkin stem.

Then I filled in the spaces with smaller flowers.

For one of my yellow pumpkins, I used beautiful purple dried flowers to create a fuller arrangement around the stem and then placed small eucalyptus leaves around to add a base.

On the cream pumpkins, I chose softer pink and muted green flowers for a more subtle look.

Don’t worry about making everything perfectly symmetrical.

I actually think these pumpkins look prettier when the flowers are arranged a little more naturally.

Step 4: Secure the Flowers with Hot Glue

Once you’re happy with your arrangement, it’s time to secure the flowers.

Using a hot glue gun, apply a small amount of glue to the base of each dried flower.

Gently press the flower into place around the pumpkin stem and hold it for a few seconds until the glue sets.

Continue working your way around the stem, adding flowers as needed.

My advice is to use as little glue as possible.

Be careful with the hot glue, especially when working with smaller flowers.

A pair of tweezers can be helpful if you have trouble positioning the delicate blooms.

Step 5: Fill in Any Empty Spaces

You may notice a few little gaps between the blooms.

This is where smaller dried flowers come in handy!

I tucked a few tiny flowers between the larger blooms to create a fuller, more balanced arrangement.

For others, I added extra flowers to create a fuller floral crown.

There’s really no right or wrong way to do it.

Step 6: Let the Glue Cool and Display Your Pumpkins

And that’s it!

You now have the prettiest little floral pumpkins to decorate your home for fall.

I love how each pumpkin has its own personality, depending on the flowers and colors used.

Pretty Ways to Decorate with Dried Flower Pumpkins

Once you’ve finished making these adorable little pumpkins, the fun part is finding places to display them!

Arranging a Pretty Display with Mini Decorative Pumpkins

Display the decorative mini pumpkins with a mix of colors, sizes makes it more interesting.

Because they’re small, you can easily tuck them into different areas of your home.

I love creating a cozy kitchen vignette with decorative mini pumpkins on a tray. Just needed one cute little pumpkin for this display, plus two cute little ghosts for a little Halloween fun.

Wouldn’t these sweet little pumpkins look adorable on a Thanksgiving table? I love the idea of placing one on top of each folded napkin for a pretty, personal touch for your place setting.

The combination of natural textures creates a cozy fall look without making the table feel cluttered.

Your guests could take their pumpkins home as a sweet little reminder of the gathering.

Sometimes the smallest decorating details make the biggest difference.

How Long Will Dried Flower Pumpkins Last?

If you’re using real mini pumpkins, the arrangement will generally last only as long as the pumpkin remains fresh.

I made a few last year, and to my surprise, they were still good this year. There was no sign of rotting. I did have them in a cool basement, away from light, which could’ve been the reason they were preserved.

Depending on the pumpkin’s condition and where you display it, that could be several weeks, although some pumpkins may deteriorate sooner.

Want to make these decorations last year after year?

I love the look so much that, next time, I would use faux mini pumpkins and dried flowers instead of real pumpkins to ensure their longevity.

Whether you use them to decorate your Thanksgiving table, brighten a mantel, or add a little autumn charm to a coffee table, these sweet floral pumpkins will bring a cozy fall feeling into your home.

If you love decorating pumpkins as much as I do, you’ll also love my DIY dried hydrangea wreath, How to make a pumpkin flower arrangements, and Thanksgiving table decor with pumpkins. It’s another beautiful way to bring natural elements into your fall decorating.

Happy fall decorating!

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