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Adorable DIY Pumpkin Centerpieces

Updated on October 25, 2014
Glittery Pumpkins
Glittery Pumpkins | Source

Great DIY Ideas for Festive Pumpkin Centerpieces

Are you looking for some great, cost effective ideas for unique pumpkin centerpieces for your upcoming Wedding, Halloween party or Thanksgiving dinner? I have compiled some crafty and adorable pumpkin centerpiece ideas and videos to help guide your way!

Not only will you find some fantastically original centerpiece ideas, but I have also provided resources for supplies you may need to make your pumpkin centerpiece come to life.

No matter what your use for a pumpkin centerpiece, the most important thing to remember is...have fun!

2 Quick & Easy Ideas for DIY Pumpkin Decorations

This tutorial offers up some fantastic and easy ideas for adorable pumpkin centerpieces. I honestly can't wait to try out these ideas myself!

Give your Pumpkin Centerpiece Polka Dots

Polka Dot Pumpkins
Polka Dot Pumpkins | Source

Giving your pumpkin polka dots makes for an easy, elegant centerpiece. You can choose to display a single pumpkin as a centerpiece or display pumpkins of varying sizes and at different lines of sight to create an eye pleasing display.

To create this stunning display, hollow out a pumpkin, and use a power drill to drill patterns or random polka dots on your pumpkin. You can also use various sizes of drill bits to create a more complex design. Then place a candle in the pumpkin and you have a gorgeous and unique centerpiece!

Floating Apple Tea Lights in a Pumpkin Centerpiece

Floating Apple Tea Lights in Hallowed Pumpkin
Floating Apple Tea Lights in Hallowed Pumpkin | Source

This floating apple tea light centerpiece is both fun and unique! Not to mention, pretty easy to make as well!

Hollow out a pumpkin, but cut a wider top to make a bowl, and fill with water. Then trace the shape of the tea lights onto the tops of the apples. Cut out a circular chunk and place one tea light in each apple. Then float the apples in the pumpkin and light your candles. Be prepared for some ooooo's and ahhhh's from your guests!

How to Create Your Very Own Glow in the Dark Jack-o-Lanterns

Watch this video for the super easy instructions on how to make a glow in the dark pumpkin or jack-o-lantern. This would be a great idea to wow your guests or even your children with a surprise when you flip the lights off!

Pumpkin Champagne Bucket Centerpiece

This pumpkin champagne bucket centerpiece is sure to keep any party festive, whether it be for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Simply hollow out a pumpkin, but cut a wider top to create a bowl. Then fill with ice and your favorite bottles of champagne, that's all there is to it!

Image Appears Courtesy of Creative Commones: Pumpkin Champagne Bucket

Turn a Pumpkin into a Flower Vase Centerpiece

Your very own DIY Pumpkin Flower Vase makes for a beautiful and festive centerpiece for an October or November dinner party, Halloween party, or even for Thanksgiving.

All you have to do is hollow out a pumpkin, place a flower vase inside, and arrange your flower display! It's as simple as that!

See the video below for a more detailed, step by step approach.

Image Appears Courtesy of Creative Commons: Pumpkin Vase

Learn How to Make a Pumpkin Flower Vase Centerpiece

Painted Pumpkins on Tiers Makes for a Whimsical Centerpiece

This centerpiece of tiers is both easy and beautiful. Choose a large pumpkin for the top of your tier and smaller pumpkins to fill the bottom tiers. Then spray paint them the color of your choosing!

If you prefer your pumpkins to be glittery, simply spray them with adhesive and coat with glitter. Get creative and have fun while you're at it!

Image: Tiered Pumpkin Centerpiece from Photo Bucket

Image Appears Courtesy of Creative Commons: Bejeweled Pumpkin

Which Was Your Favorite Pumpkin Centerpiece Idea?

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