DIY Pumpkin Wall Hanger – Rustic Fall Craft Idea
Create this charming Fall Wood & Metal Pumpkin Wall Hanging using a mix of rustic materials and cozy textures! This easy DIY project blends farmhouse charm with festive autumn style. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to layer a painted wood pumpkin with an orange burlap-wrapped metal pumpkin, topped with raffia, ribbon, beads, and a cute cupcake pumpkin pick for a one-of-a-kind look. Perfect for front doors, mantels, or gallery walls.
🛠 Supplies You’ll Need:
- Paint
- Tacky glue
- Paper notes (for patterns or templates)
- Orange burlap
- Wood beads
- Ribbon
- Raffia ribbon
- Twine
- Wood pumpkin
- Metal pumpkin
- Cupcake pumpkin pick
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep your pumpkin base
Remove any unnecessary pieces from the metal pumpkin to give yourself a smooth surface to work with.
2. Paint pumpkins
Paint both the metal and wood pumpkins in white. This helps the orange burlap and decorative accents pop.
3. Add burlap
Glue orange burlap onto the metal pumpkin, then trim away the excess.
💡 Tip: Trim after gluing to help the burlap hold its shape better.
4. Attach pumpkins together
Glue the metal pumpkin onto the wood pumpkin base. To create a stronger surface for gluing, use Jenga blocks or scrap wood to fill in any gaps.
5. Decorate your pumpkin
Leave it simple for a rustic farmhouse look, or decorate the front with letters, fall words, or embellishments. I added foam letters for a cozy autumn greeting.
6. Add ribbon accents
Tie on a 3-loop ribbon, raffia bow, or even a cupcake pumpkin pick for a festive touch.
7. Finish with a hanger
String wood beads onto twine to create a bead hanger so your pumpkin is ready to hang and display.
This DIY fall pumpkin wall hanger is budget-friendly, customizable, and the perfect way to bring autumn warmth into your home.