Fall is my most favorite season, and I love to decorate for it. I’m always on the lookout for easy, inexpensive and cute decor, and this 2×4 wood pumpkin fits the bill!
DIY 2×4 Wood Pumpkin
These darling wood pumpkins are so easy and fun to make! It’s a simple afternoon project, and most of the time is for the paint to dry. Pumpkins are perfect fall decor September through November, so you can make these and keep them up!
2×4 wood is so inexpensive, and because you can get several sets out of one board, this makes it the perfect project to do with someone (or as a group), or for gifts. Consider making them in different sizes in sets…for your porch, shelf, mantel, or counter.
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Supplies:
- -2×4, cut into four 7 inch pieces (or whatever size you like)
- -orange spray paint or craft paint
- -dark stain (I used Minwax Dark Walnut)
- -lint free cloth (or an old tee shirt)
- -sandpaper/sander
- -green satin ribbon (I recommend wire ribbon)
Directions:
1. Paint the front, skinny edges of your wood pieces. You can paint the whole thing if you prefer, but I like the contrast that the wood gives it on the edges. Let it dry completely.
2. Sand the edges and front as much as you like! Take a lint free cloth, dip it in the stain, blot, then rub it gently along the edges and front where you sanded. A little goes A LONG way, so start out with a tiny bit and add more if you need it.
3. Tie your ribbon around the blocks, and you’re done!
Super simple, darling, and cheap. Can’t beat that!
*This is a vintage project, first posted in 2010! Updated 2020.
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Anonymous says
this is too cute (and so simple). LOVE IT!
Anonymous says
Very cute!!!!
Anonymous says
Love it! Super cute idea. I have so much scrap wood sitting around. I am excited to try this! Have a great day!
www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
Super cute!!
Anonymous says
i love this…and im so happy that i have all the stuff to make it….Thanks for sharing..
dejvucrafts.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
This is so cute! I *love* the green satin ribbon accent.
Anonymous says
adorable AND easy! what else could you want?
Anonymous says
Great idea! I love it! I did something kind of similiar with some left over wood too. You can check it out at
http://craescreations.blogspot.com/2010/09/gotta-love-pumpkins.html
Anonymous says
cute!
Anonymous says
Adorable! What would it look like with the wood going vertically, though? I'm thinking it would be kind of like the "stripes" on a pumpkin.
Anonymous says
Can not wait to try this out, you are soooo inspiring!!!!
Anonymous says
LOVE it-its on my "to-do" list now! thanks!
Anonymous says
This is so adorable! Thanks for sharing – Have a great week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Anonymous says
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Marni @ Sassy Sites!
Anonymous says
Love this idea!! I have sooo many 2 x 4's in my garage from my husband, now I know what I can do with them!!! Thanks! :)
Anonymous says
where do you get your "vinyl" letters? cant seem to find what you had or what I have in my mind? [email protected]
thx-
Anonymous says
These are so stinkin' cute! I am going to attempt to make them. You have inspired me. Although I am not a crafty person! So I have to ask…the minwax stain goes on after you sand the orange paint? Is this to preserve?
Anonymous says
so cute! and so easy — i love it!
Anonymous says
Seriously women, you really know wood! Love the ideas you give….simple….easy and absolutely adorable! You are my type of crafty girl.
Anonymous says
Katie–I think you should definitely try it vertical, and then send me pics! Great idea!
Allthingsgirly–Any vinyl I use, I get from the site listed in my right hand sidebar. I have been using them for years, and they're great!
The Tiptons–Yes, I stain after I paint and sand the edges. The stain is what gives it its weathered appearance. You don't need a lot–I just dab on cloth in the stain, apply it to the wood, and rub any excess off. great question!
Anonymous says
I think this would be even cuter if you did the stripes going up and down instead of side to side. Then it would look a little bit more like a pumpkin! Very cute idea!
Anonymous says
These are really REALLY cute! I am featuring them on my blog tomorrow!
Anonymous says
I love this…so simple and great!
Anonymous says
So cute!! I love this – I posted a link: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/09/2×4-pumpkin.html
Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I am blown away by the awesomness of this adorable and simple idea! I am so doing this!
Anonymous says
I love these!! I am doing them for a craft night in my ward…a set of three of them like you suggested. I also tried mine verticle to see what I thought….I can't decided…http://jkmade.blogspot.com/2010/09/craft-night.html Thanks for the inspiration!
Anonymous says
This is SO CUTE! I'm a new follower – such fun ideas!
Jenn
www.sanitycraft.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
This is so cute! I just had to make one, so I took your idea and made 3!
http://livelovedreamcreate.blogspot.com/2010/09/3-little-pumpkins-sitting-in-row.html
Anonymous says
I love these – so cute and so easy! Now to rumage through my scrap wood pile….
Anonymous says
Ha! I also featured this lovely pumpkin on the blog today, too!
Anonymous says
Love it, had to share:
http://www.esbechic.com/1/post/2010/09/2×4-wood-pumpkin.html
Thanks!
Anonymous says
going to try these this year! soo cute! i love all your wood crafts!
Anonymous says
Do you mind me asking what color you used for your orange. It's perfect — not too orangey!
Anonymous says
linked back to you today!
http://www.bitofbyrd.com/2011/10/diy-weekend-pumpkins-fall-decor.html