Creating a Pressed Leaf Pumpkin is a delightful autumn craft that brings the beauty of fall indoors. This engaging DIY project is a perfect way to celebrate the season and add a touch of whimsy to your home decor. Whether you display it on your front porch or as a centerpiece on your dining table, your Pressed Leaf Pumpkin is sure to be a conversation starter and a festive focal point in your fall decor.
Supplies to Mod Podge Pumpkin
Pumpkin (real or faux)
Pressed Flowers
Pressed Leaves
Mod Podge
Paint Brush
Tweezers
Scissors
How to decoupage a pumpkin with pressed flowers
Using decoupage on a pumpkin is such a fun and simple way to really give your pumpkin a whole new look with very minimal effort.
Prepare the pumpkin
Whether you are using a real or fake pumpkin, make sure to clean your pumpkin thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris. You don’t want to accidentally mod podge dirt onto your pumpkin!
Design your pumpkin
Use a pencil to lightly sketch out your design on the pumpkin or on a piece of paper. This can be a simple pattern, a detailed scene or just a random arrangement of flowers (which is what I did).
Arrange the Pressed Flowers and Leaves
The next step is carefully arranging the pressed leaves onto the pumpkin, following your design.I found these delicate leaves broke easily, so it was very helpful to use tweezers when positioning them.
Apply Mod Podge
Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement, it’s time to secure the leaves to your pumpkin. Apply a light coat of Mod Podge on the pumpkin in the area you are placing the leaf and then stick the leaf on. I like the look of matte mod podge better than a glossy finish, but you can use what type is your preference.
Make sure to apply another coat over top of the leaf or flower. This will help to secure them to the pumpkin and protect them from coming off.
Let the Mod Podge fully dry before applying additional coats. Some of the leaves are fairly fragile – so too much painting over them, I found, will rip them.
If you notice one of your leaves is a bit more stiff and doesn’t seem to lay down flat on your pumpkin, apply several more coats of Mod Podge to sort of soften the leaf a bit. Once it feels a little more pliable, you can then paint it down to the pumpkin easier.
The number of coats you need will depend on how much protection you want for your pumpkin. I found just one to three coats over the leaves or flowers was plenty.
Pressed Flower Pumpkin
Don’t be afraid to try different arrangements. You can create simple patterns or intricate designs. Consider using a variety of pressed flowers to add texture and color to your pumpkin.
I loved using pressed daisies on my green pumpkins. The contrast of the white against the green was so beautiful.
The more thin and delicate the pressed flowers, the easier they are to work with. Queen Ann’s Lace was another flower that looked really lovely on the pumpkins.
By following these steps and incorporating your own creativity, you can create a beautiful and unique Dried Flowers on pumpkin that will be a cherished addition to your seasonal decor.
