DIY ribbon pumpkin- NO SEW!

I’ve got another great NO SEW fall makeover for ya! So, if you can’t sew like me…I hope you love this one!

This DIY ribbon pumpkin made from a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin is truly so easy, yet the results are just too stinkin’ cute! Take a look!

I started off with one of the bright orange foam pumpkins from the Dollar Tree! You may remember some of the fabric covered ones I’ve done with these (SEEN HERE), but this is going to be a different twist.

DIY ribbon pumpkin

First up, pick 2 coordinating ribbons that you love! For this one…I used buffalo check from hobby lobby (shocker) and then just a neutral burlap looking one that I think maybe came from Dollar Tree.

DIY ribbon pumpkin

I cut down strips of each, 9″ inches long and I ended up needing 10 of each style.

DIY ribbon pumpkin

Then, I took my top off with an exacto knife and made a little hole in the top. It only needs to be big enough to shove those ribbon pieces down in there.

DIY ribbon pumpkin

Next, I started inserting the ribbon into the top (no glue needed here, just shove it down). Then wrap it under the bottom and hot glue it to hold it into place. (this is what it starts to look like underneath as you glue each ribbon)

DIY ribbon pumpkin

Simply start rotating your ribbons to make a pattern and round and round you go! Nothing hard about this at all, just takes a little time.

DIY ribbon pumpkin

Last but not least for this DIY ribbon pumpkin, get creative and add something for your stem! I used a little stick from hobby lobby, added some jute and a little raffia bow!

DIY ribbon pumpkin

What do you think?! I’m pretty excited about how this turned out! ONE TIP: IF YOUR RIBBON IS SEE THROUGH OR REALLY THIN, YOU MAY WANT TO PAINT YOUR PUMPKIN WHITE FIRST SO THE NEON ORANGE DOESN’T SHOW THROUGH! I did not do this step and mine was fine, but some ribbons might need it.

DIY ribbon pumpkin

And it looks extra cute displayed on my media console with all of my other black, white and buffalo check!

DIY ribbon pumpkin

Here’s another DIY ribbon pumpkin I made with TOTALLY different colors! You can see how I used it in my entry way by clicking HERE!

Fall entry way in aqua and orange!

Let me know if you think you will try and make one (or two or three or ten) of these this Fall!

Until next time…

Stacey

8 Comments

  1. Vickie

    Yes ma’am you are s
    o talented

  2. Carol

    I love all you pumpkins ? they turned out Great ?

  3. Maureen

    Love it! Thanks for the inspiration.

  4. Laurie

    These are great! But you didn’t say what width ribbon you used. Thanks. Laurie

  5. Sally McCoy

    Adorable. I’m definitely going to do that!

  6. Candy Marshall

    They are so cute. My sister had told me to get your subscription for crafting. I am new to this and love how you explain everything so simple. Thank you!!
    Candy Marshall
    La Porte Tx

  7. LILLIE KEETON

    Love this easy idea to use ribbons to create a cute pumpkin. Thanks Stacey!

  8. Janice Heyman

    For sure I will be making a couple…well let’s say a few of these! ? Great job Stacey~thanks for keeping me inspired!