Illuminated Jack-O'-Lantern Arrangement for a Spooky Front Entrance During Halloween
Pumpkin Topiary: DIY Halloween Decoration
Dive into creating an adorable and unique Halloween pumpkin topiary with this step-by-step guide! Perfect for your mystical front porch for all you pumpkin-loving ghouls and goblins.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate Beginner
What you'll require:
- 5 artificial pumpkins in various hues (we grabbed ours from Michaels)
- 1' diameter x 60'' long dowel rod
- Reusable plastic Halloween planter
- 5 strands of outdoor Christmas lights (we opted for these)
- Graphite pencil and eraser
- Soil
- Recycled 2 x 4s
- Hay
- Black Duct Tape
- Scissors
- Acrylic paint (optional)
Equipment:
- Dremel 4000 tool with tile cutting bit and sanding drum (or a multi-purpose cutting bit)
- Drill with 1'' spade bit
Step-by-step instructions:
- Draw faces onto each pumpkin using the pencil.
- Meticulously carve the faces into the pumpkins using your Dremel tool.
- To perfect the carved elements like teeth, noses, and eyes, sand them using the Dremel's sanding drum.
- Remove any remaining pencil etchings.
- Lay two pieces of 2 x 4s inside the base planter to form an "X".
- Using the drill, create two holes (one on top of the other) inside the wood in each 2 x 4. Insert the dowel rod through them and into the planter.
- Fill the planter with soil to secure the wood base and stabilize the dowel rod.
- Add hay around the base of the planter – just for added fall flair!
- Pierce three holes at angled positions in each pumpkin using the drill (one on the top, bottom, and back to accommodate the dowel).
- Slide each pumpkin onto the dowel rod.
- Feed the Christmas lights through the bottom hole of each pumpkin, leaving their ends free.
- Cut a piece of black Duct Tape with a slit – drape it over the light ends and secure them to the pumpkin with the Duct Tape.
- Place the topiary near an outlet or use an extension cord. Plug in the lights to illuminate your masterpiece!
If you enjoy these topiary pumpkins, check out these other fantastic DIY projects for fall decor and Halloween:
- Borax Crystal Skull
- Cross Stitch Canvases
- DIY Halloween Doormat
- Felt Ball Garland
- Home Sweet Haunted Home
- Mesh Halloween Wreath
- Milk Jug Skeleton
- Pumpkin Terrarium
- Shrunken Apple Heads
- Skull Bean Art
- Skulls Makeover
- Spooky Apothecary Jars
- Spooky Skull Display
- Wine Cork Skeleton
- Witch Hat Wreath
- Transform your home this fall season with a DIY pumpkin topiary, indulge in fashion and beauty by crafting a unique cross stitch canvas for your living space.
- Enhance your lifestyle by creating a flavorful meal inspired by the food and drink section, perhaps a pumpkin-spiced latte accompanied by a home-baked pumpkin pie.
- Strengthen your relationships by planning a fun-filled travel adventure with your loved ones, considering a pet-friendly vacation for your furry companion.
- After returning from your travels, indulge in some retail therapy and shop for new additions to your home and garden, maybe updating your porch with an adorable pumpkin topiary, as demonstrated in this guide. Or perhaps invest in a new car for commuting or road trips, ensuring a smooth journey ahead.
