Easy No Sew Denim Pumpkin Craft
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Kickstart the autumn vibes and welcome the fall season with this Denim Pumpkin Craft that is both social media-worthy and budget-friendly!
Using a recycled pair of jeans and bargain finds like Dollar Store pumpkins, you can create a denim pumpkin that’s both stylish and sustainable.
So, don your coziest sweater, grab that pumpkin spice latte, and let’s add some rustic flair to your fall decor!
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The full list of materials, tools, and instructions is in the printable tutorial card at the end of this post. We recommend reading the blog post thoroughly before starting this project to ensure that you have everything required and understand the steps and timings involved.
Denim Pumpkin Craft
Of course, with a name like The Purple Pumpkin Blog, there are going to be plenty of Pumpkin Crafts for you to try out!
Our latest offering is this denim pumpkin craft, which turns a recycled pair of jeans into a fun country-inspired piece of home décor to display from September through Halloween to Thanksgiving.
Grab some carvable foam pumpkins from the craft store because you will want to make more than just one denim pumpkin!
Other craft supplies include a wooden stem (a stick from your backyard is fine), ribbon or twine, and green felt to make leaves with our printable PDF download.
We used classic blue jeans for the DIY pumpkins, but choose jeans in different colors to make yours even more eye-catching—or to accent your Fall home decor.
It’s a perfect centerpiece for a fall-themed table setting, adding a touch of farmhouse charm.
You could place it on a mantel, front porch, or bookshelf, or even use it as a doorstop.
If you’re hosting a fall or Halloween party, these denim pumpkins can serve as unique party favors for guests to take home.
Recycled Denim Pumpkins
The star of the show, of course, is a pair of old jeans. You can choose jeans in different colors to make your pumpkin even more eye-catching!
If you don’t wear jeans, check out thrift stores or ask friends if they’re tossing out an old pair.
This quick and easy craft project comes together in about 15 minutes, and no sewing skills are required – just use a hot glue gun to fix everything in place.
Plus, who doesn’t love an eco-friendly craft?
By using old denim jeans and dollar store pumpkins, you’re making a cute decoration and doing your bit for the planet at the same time.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this craft is a testament to the beauty of upcycling. It’s a reminder that with a bit of creativity, items that might have been discarded can be transformed into something beautiful and functional.
So, the next time you think about tossing out those old jeans, remember this denim pumpkin craft and the endless possibilities it represents!
Materials & Tools Used in This Craft
The materials and tools needed for this project have been linked to Amazon below for your convenience. The quantities are on the craft tutorial card at the end of this post.
- Foam Pumpkin – Any shape or size you prefer. If you can’t find a polystyrene/styrofoam pumpkin, you can use a plastic pumpkin, but you may find it a little bit harder to cut the required holes in the bottom and top of the pumpkin.
- Wooden Stems – You can buy these from craft stores or use some from your backyard. An alternative option would be to use a wine cork as a pumpkin stem.
- Old Pair of Jeans – your own or from a thrift store/charity shop.
- Olive Green Craft Felt
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Craft Knife
- Pencil or Chopstick for poking the strip of denim in place.
- Wired Twine – This will hold its shape when wrapped to form pumpkin tendrils.
- Wire Cutters
- Denim Pumpkin Leaf Pattern – Click to download the PDF, which you can print on either US Letter or A4 paper sizes. Opens in a new tab.
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Cheap Craft Supplies
This budget-friendly craft uses supplies you may already have, or can be purchased cheaply in a dollar store (or local equivalent).
If you’re in the USA, check out your local dollar stores like Dollar Tree. If you’re in the UK, the Poundshop, The Range, Wilko, and Baker Ross are great places to shop for cheap and inexpensive craft supplies. To the rest of the world reading this—we’re sorry we don’t know every cheap store out there, but please do hunt the ones out in your location for crafting bargains!
For more Halloween craft ideas, check out Spooky Halloween Crafts To Do This October from our friends at Twinkl.
How Do I Make A Denim Pumpkin?
The printable tutorial card with the full supplies list and instructions can be found at the end of this post.
Step 1 – Prepare Pumpkin: Remove the tag and stem from the pumpkin.
Carefully cut out a 2×2″ (5x5cm) square with a craft knife in the top and bottom middle of the pumpkin.
Step 2 – Cut Denim: Measure and cut a 12″/30cm length from the leg of the denim jeans, making sure that the pumpkin will fit inside. Place the foam pumpkin inside the center of the section fabric.
Step 3 – Start Wrapping Pumpkin: Insert the denim into the square hole at the bottom of the pumpkin.
Continue to fold the denim using the natural shape of the pumpkin as your guide, and poke the fabric into the hole with your finger.
Step 4 – Continue Wrapping: Flip the pumpkin over, gather, fold, and insert the denim into the hole.
Use a chopstick or pencil once the thick fabric fills the hole.
Continue to fold the denim using the natural shape of the pumpkin as your guide and poke the denim into the hole.
Step 5 – Attach Stem: Insert a wooden stem into the top center of the pumpkin and secure it with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 6 – Cut Felt Leaves: Download, print, and cut the leaf pattern. Trace onto felt with a marker.
Cut out the leaves with scissors, cutting inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
TIP! To create dimension, apply a dot of glue at the base of the leaf and fold it in half.
Step 7 – Make Pumpkin Vine: Measure and cut one 12″/30cm length of wired twine using wire cutters. Wrap around a pencil, and then slide off to create a vine. Stretch and bend the wire to create a pumpkin vine.
Step 8 – Embellish Pumpkin: Attach the vine and leaf to the side of the wooden stem with glue. When dry, display the demin pumpkin where desired.
More Pumpkin Crafts
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- Jack-o’-lantern Pumpkin Embroidery Hoop Craft
- Halloween Felt Pumpkin Plush Craft
- How to Make Rustic Wooden Pumpkins
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Printable Denim Pumpkin Craft Tutorial Card
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Denim Pumpkin Craft
Turn old jeans into beautiful denim pumpkins with this easy DIY guide. These denim fabric pumpkins are perfect for adding a unique touch to your fall decor.
Materials
- 1 Foam Pumpkin
- 1 Wooden Stem
- Ribbon and/or Twine
- Old Pair of Denim Jeans
- Olive Green Craft Felt
- Wired Twine
- Pumpkin leaf pattern
Tools
- Glue gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Craft knife
- Chopstick or pencil
- Wire Cutters
Instructions
- Remove the tag and stem from the pumpkin. Carefully cut out a 2x2" (5x5cm) square with a craft knife in the top and bottom middle of the pumpkin.
- Measure and cut a 12"/30cm length from the leg of the jeans, making sure that the pumpkin will fit inside. Place the foam pumpkin inside the center of the section fabric.
- Starting at the bottom of the pumpkin, insert the denim into the square hole. Continue to fold the denim using the natural shape of the pumpkin as your guide, and poke the fabric into the hole with your finger.
- Flip the pumpkin over, gather, fold, and insert the denim into the hole. Use a chopstick or pencil once the thick fabric fills the hole. Continue to fold the denim using the natural shape of the pumpkin as your guide and poke the denim into the hole.
- Insert a wooden stem into the top center of the pumpkin and secure it with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Download, print, and cut the leaf pattern. Trace onto felt with a marker. Cut out the leaves with scissors, cutting inside the traced lines for a clean finished project. To create dimension, apply a dot of glue at the base of the leaf and fold it in half.
- Measure and cut one 12"/30cm length of wired twine using wire cutters. Wrap around a pencil, and then slide off to create a vine. Stretch and bend the wire to create a pumpkin vine.
- Attach the vine and leaf to the side of the wooden stem with glue. When dry, display the demin pumpkin where desired.
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