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DIY Magnolia Pumpkin

Fall/Autumn· Holiday· Thanksgiving

29 Sep

Hi, there! Debby from Time to DIY back again to share a tutorial for an easy DIY faux magnolia pumpkin. Even though our temps aren’t feeling like fall yet, I’ve been adding some simple fall touches throughout our home to make it a little more cozy, and this magnolia pumpkin is one of my favorites because it’s neutral and so versatile. Read on to see how easy it is to add a little flair! 

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Faux white pumpkin (I got mine on sale at Michaels)
  • Faux magnolia leaves and blooms (I got a strand from Hobby Lobby)
  • Glue gun
  • Pencil
  • Gold metallic paint pen
  • Optional: Mini gold beads (see pic below) and glue (Michaels)

The first step is to add the magnolia leaves and blooms to the top of the pumpkin. Pull off the flowers and leaves from the stem, arrange them like a bouquet and then hot glue.

I used four flowers: two medium sized and two smaller, and arranged them before glueing to see if they fit. I glued the flowers first, and then arranged and glued the leaves in between the flowers.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

Some of the leaves got a little unwieldy, but I just used the hot glue to make them stay where I wanted.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

I like using hot glue because then the flowers can be easily removed and the glue peeled off the pumpkin if I ever want to switch it up. 

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

And just like that, it’s a beautiful neutral fall centerpiece! It’s ready to go, but if you’re like me and like a little glam, here’s how you can add it…

I got these beads in a glitter pack at Michaels and I added them to the middle of the flowers with some glue paste.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

It covers up the plastic in the center as well, which is nice.  Another option is to add some hand lettering. Since I’m a novice at hand lettering, I first googled it to get some ideas, and then I practiced on paper. Then I used pencil on the pumpkin (I recommend a Magic Eraser for erasing because a regular eraser leaves some residue). Finally, I used a thin metallic gold paint pen to fill it in, and then finished it with a second coat.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

I made it reversible and added ‘give thanks’ on the other side.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

I will use ‘hello fall” for early fall and then flip it to ‘give thanks” as we get closer to Thanksgiving.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

 DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

And it will make a perfect table centerpiece for Thanksgiving as well.

DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

 DIY Faux Magnolia Pumpkin | Such a cute fall pumpkin home decor craft! Love this hello fall pumpkin decor! Cute fall decor!

For other fall decor ideas, check out my Halloween mantle,

Fun colorful Halloween mantel!

or my fall home tour with some easy decor ideas,

Pretty fall home tour, love these shelves!

or my Thanksgiving tablescape from last year.

Pretty Thanksgiving tablescape decor ideas!

Follow me over at Time to DIY or on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter for more DIY home decor ideas. Hope you have a wonderful day!

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About Lolly Jane

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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  1. Mariyah A. says

    09/14/2018 at 7:05 am

    We were so inspired by your post that we added it to the 23 Best DIY Fall Craft Ideas list at Craftcuts.com! Thank you for inspiring us for this Fall holiday season! Keep up the great work.

    You can check out our post here: https://www.craftcuts.com/community/home-decor/diy-fall-craft-ideas/

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      09/16/2018 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks for the share! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Beth Patterson says

    09/26/2017 at 2:42 pm

    Love your beautiful pumpkins! The magnolia flowers is exactly what I have been looking for this year. Thanks for sharing!
    Happy Fall and Blessed Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      09/27/2017 at 4:19 pm

      Deb is so creative, we love them too!

      Reply
  3. JES says

    10/31/2016 at 2:45 am

    Good morning! Just a little note to let you know that this post has ALSO been *FEATURED* today on the Art of Home-Making Mondays (at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth) on our special pumpkin edition. Thank you for sharing with us! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/31/2016 at 9:39 am

      Thanks, Jes! WAHOO! xo

      Reply
  4. [email protected] wha tche said says

    10/16/2016 at 6:36 pm

    Hi Debby! (and Lolly Ladies!) I featured your pumpkins today at our Monday Funday Link Party! Thanks for joining us with your awesome project! http://wp.me/p1SSXe-5aR

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/16/2016 at 11:26 pm

      Awww thank you, Cheryl!! XO

      Reply
  5. Carol says

    10/13/2016 at 2:15 pm

    GORGEOUS! So elegant and something that can stay out through Thanksgiving. Love it. Featuring when my link party opens up tonight.

    Reply
  6. Rosalie says

    10/13/2016 at 7:34 am

    I think your ‘hello fall’ white pumpkin is probably this best idea I have seen thus far on the net (and I have seen many beautiful examples of various pumpkins). Your example is so tasteful and elegant and perfect with any decor style. I think it would also work well without any words through the entire winter holidays. Love it!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/13/2016 at 9:45 am

      Thanks so much, Rosalie! We love Debby’s pumpkins too!

      Reply
  7. Sherry says

    10/13/2016 at 7:32 am

    One of my favorite fall pumpkins this year! I will feature it today at Home Sweet Home!

    Reply
  8. Liz Jo says

    10/13/2016 at 6:38 am

    I love this!!! I’d have to keep this in the house all the time instead of just for fall!

    Thanks for linking up with Welcome Home Wednesdays! Live every Wednesday at 7AM CT.

    liz @ j for joiner

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/13/2016 at 9:45 am

      Yes, so pretty!

      Reply
  9. creativejewishmom/sara says

    10/12/2016 at 12:33 pm

    love e it! the combo of pumpkin and magnolia is gorgeous! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

    Reply
  10. Sherry says

    10/12/2016 at 12:29 pm

    I love the “give thanks” pupmkin! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

    Reply
  11. Carole @ Garden Up Green says

    10/11/2016 at 5:54 pm

    Very pretty combination – these would look amazing at a fall wedding. Great eye for simple details. Love it!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/11/2016 at 6:29 pm

      We love it too, Carole!

      Reply
  12. Charlene Asay says

    10/11/2016 at 3:36 pm

    Very pretty. I love the magnolia with the white pumpkin. Thanks for the idea. Thanks for linking up with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week too!

    Reply
  13. Nicole says

    10/11/2016 at 12:16 pm

    The magnolia looks so pretty on the pumpkin. I love white pumpkin decor ideas. Thank you for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty this week.

    Reply
  14. Judy says

    10/11/2016 at 5:41 am

    Such a pretty project. I love it. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/11/2016 at 10:32 am

      Thanks, Judy! XO

      Reply
  15. Becky says

    10/09/2016 at 10:50 am

    thankyou for linking up to Naturallly Crafty at http://simpleparenting.co.uk/apple-printing-naturally-crafty-15/

    Reply
  16. Jess says

    10/08/2016 at 2:41 pm

    Aww…I love this! SO pretty!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  17. Heidi Villegas says

    10/07/2016 at 6:59 pm

    What a great Fall idea! Love it!

    Reply
  18. Kristen says

    10/07/2016 at 1:07 pm

    Love this magnolia idea! And that it’s reversible. =) So pretty!

    Reply
  19. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    10/07/2016 at 9:54 am

    I made a boo pumpkin last year. I need to spin it around and make a magnolia pumpkin. So pretty. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Pinned & shared.

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/07/2016 at 10:08 am

      Brilliant idea!

      Reply
  20. Catherine says

    10/07/2016 at 9:50 am

    Such a lovely contrast to all the orange that’s around at this time of year! Thanks for linking up with #NaturallyCrafty 🙂

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/07/2016 at 10:08 am

      Yes! Orange is NOT the new black 😀

      Reply
  21. Angela says

    10/06/2016 at 7:00 pm

    What a beautiful, creative idea. It turned out really cute!!

    Reply
  22. Linda says

    10/06/2016 at 2:16 pm

    I love your decorations. I love the colors of fall. Thank you for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

    Reply
  23. Janet Vinyard says

    10/06/2016 at 6:09 am

    Hi Debby, What a beautiful pumpkin! Very nice! Thanks for sharing the instructions! Blessings, Janet

    Reply
  24. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    10/05/2016 at 6:32 am

    This is beautiful! I am loving painted pumpkins like this. They go great with my home decor but still add a touch of Fall. Thanks for joining us for the Wednesday Showcase this week!

    Reply
  25. Becky says

    10/05/2016 at 4:56 am

    Love your white pumpkin decorations! Thank you for sharing! Happy Fall!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/06/2016 at 8:47 am

      Thanks, Becky!! We love them too!

      Reply
  26. Kate says

    10/04/2016 at 2:51 pm

    So pretty! Thanks for sharing!
    Kate | The Organized Dream

    Reply
  27. Brittany Rae says

    10/04/2016 at 11:36 am

    I am not at all big on Halloween, at all. This is adorable and practical and Michaels has a trillion shapes, colors, and designs of their fake pumpkin line to try. Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      10/04/2016 at 1:59 pm

      We totally agree, Brittany! Deb’s style is the best, right?!

      Reply

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