Floral ArrangementsNo. 5564 · The 2026 edition
This Floral Pumpkin is the Perfect Fall Centerpiece
Transform a simple faux pumpkin into a stunning fall centerpiece with dried flowers and a real stem.
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This project turns a fake pumpkin into a beautiful seasonal decoration by replacing its plastic stem with a real one and covering it with dried globe amaranth and strawflowers. The result is a charming centerpiece perfect for your fall table or mantel. Store it in a sealed box to reuse year after year.
You'll need
Directions
- Remove the artificial stem from the faux pumpkin using an Xacto knife. Mark a small circle as a cutting guide. Apply hot glue to attach a real pumpkin stem, and fill any gaps with additional glue.
- Snip the flower heads off their stems and group them by size. Use hot glue to affix a large bloom near the base of the stem. Keep adding large and small flowers around the stem, ensuring any visible glue or pen marks are hidden.
- Keep placing flowers until the whole pumpkin surface is covered. Reserve the tiniest blooms for filling in spaces. Keep the finished piece in a sealed container. Display as a fall centerpiece or mantel decoration.
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