How to make a pumpkin flower centerpiece
Pumpkin flower centerpiece
Hello friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I have been wanting to make one of these pretty pumpkin flower centerpieces for a few weeks and I finally got around to it. This flower arrangement is a perfect addition to your festive fall decor. Let me show you how easy it is to make this pumpkin flower centerpiece.
It’s pumpkin season and I love all things pumpkin during this time of the year. I love to walk around the neighborhood to see all the beautiful front porch displays with a variety of pumpkins in various colors, shapes, and sizes. Adding a cozy, welcoming feel to the outside of the homes. You can see my porch display with the traditional orange pumpkins mixed in with the heirloom pumpkins to create a homey look. This season also brings on delicious treats like pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice latte, you get the idea.
Local stores load up on pumpkins as soon as it starts to get cooler. Tis’ the beautiful autumn season.
Let’s bring this pumpkin fest indoors with a beautiful pumpkin flower centerpiece. This flower arrangement can be used for your fall tablescape, displayed on your kitchen island, or can be a great gift idea too.
What you will need
- Flowers – I used store brought flowers
- One pumpkin- you can use any color or size pumpkin
- Vase that fits in the middle of the pumpkin
- scissors
- One cup of bleach/10 cups of water
- Carving knife
Wash exterior 
Cut out the top 
Scoop out the seeds
This is how to make a pumpkin flower centerpiece
1-Wash the exterior of the pumpkin well with a little bleach and water to remove any dirt and bacteria so it will last longer. I used a cup of bleach to 10 cups of water.
2-After the pumpkin is cleaned and dried, use the mouth of the vase as the guide to trace the top of the pumpkin with a marker.
3-Cut the top of the pumpkin using a carving knife or a sharp knife. Cut through the thickness of the pumpkin into the hollow center. Pull out the top with the stem and discard it.
4- Scoop out all the pumpkin seeds and pulp with a spoon. If you’re ambitious you can roast the seeds for a delicious snack. Unfortunately, I’m not that ambitious!
5-Spray the inside with bleach and water and rinse. This will help to extend the life of the pumpkin.
Insert glass vase or bowl Add sturdy flowers first 
Add foraged leaves
6-Place a glass vase or bowl inside the pumpkin and fill it with water and sprinkle some floral food.
7-Arrange the store-bought flowers in your hand and hold them upside down to measure the height against the pumpkin. Then trim the stems to the desired height, it’s best to cut it a little longer than shorter. You can trim a little at a time to get the right length.
8- I picked a few hydrangeas from the yard and used them first for a sturdy base. I also foraged a few ivy vines and leaves from our plum tree to add saturated colors to the arrangement.
9-Place the flowers in the vase and move them around till it is pleasing to the eye.
Viola!! A picture-perfect pumpkin flower centerpiece! It’s so simple!
Tip: Check the water level daily to increase the life of the flowers.
Have you decorated for the fall season yet? I hope this easy pumpkin flower centerpiece inspires you to create one for your home.
Thank you for stopping by!
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My name is Sherry Calamia, a mom, a wife, a DIYer, and a lover of all things beautiful and creative. This blog was created out of my enthusiasm for interior decorating, do-it-yourself projects, art, and food. I love the challenge to create a beautiful space on a budget armed with a little ingenuity.
