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Dollar Tree Wood Pumpkin DIY for Halloween
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Dollar Tree Wood Pumpkin DIY

Learn how to decorate a wood pumpkin from Dollar Tree using Mod Podge and other basic craft supplies.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 1 pumpkin
Cost: $2

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Instructions

  • Paint the wood using white craft paint. Roll on one side, let dry, and flip over. Paint other side and let dry.
    Painting the wood pumpkin with white craft paint
  • Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the wood; don't do the edges. Let dry 15-20 minutes and repeat.
    Painting two coats of Mod Podge on top of the wood pumpkin
  • While the Mod Podge is drying, separate the napkin from the bottom layers. You can use tape to help. You just want the top layer with the design.
    Separating a napkin with orange and black stripes
  • Place the napkin down onto the wood and align. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the napkin, and run the craft iron across the top several times. While you are doing this, the Mod Podge is melting below the napkin, and the napkin is adhering. Keep going until the napkin is fully adhered, including the edges.
    Ironing the striped napkin down onto the wood surface
  • If desired, spray the top of the napkin with clear sealer. Let dry.
    Spray the surface of the pumpkin with clear acrylic sealer
  • Apply letters to the front of the pumpkin spelling whatever you like. I spelled "Trick or Treat."
    Applying glitter black letters to the pumpkin
  • Cut lengths of Halloween ribbon in a variety of designs. Attach them to the hole at the top of the pumpkin to hang.
    Tying ribbon to the hole at the top of the pumpkin