DIY: Pumpkin Arrangement

Whether you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year or planning to attend a family gathering, a pumpkin arrangement is a charming addition to any table.  I will show you just how easy it is to make a beautiful arrangement for the heartwarming season.  The great thing about this project is that it is SO versatile!

You will need:

©  1 Pumpkin (any size, shape, color)

©  Floral Foam (size will vary according to your pumpkin size)

©  Flowers (I used roses, sunflowers, mums, gerber daisies)

©  Autumn leaves

©   Autumn berries

©  Sharp knife and/or Trimmer

©  1 Wooden Kabob Stick

1.  Cut out an opening in the pumpkin, it does not have to be perfect.  Save the top if you wish to use it in the arrangement (although you do not have to).  Scrape all the seeds and the flesh out and discard.  (SAVE the pumpkin seeds!  Roast and enjoy!)

2.  Cut foam to fit into your pumpkin.  Float foam in cold water until foam is completely saturated.  DO NOT force foam under water, doing so will create pockets of air inside your foam.  When the foam is floating at water level, place foam into the pumpkin.

3.  Now you are ready to place your leaves and berries.  When finished, secure the saved top of the pumpkin on the wooden stick and into the center of the pumpkin, leaning to a side. 

4.  Starting from your biggest flowers start filling in.  Continue with medium  and then the smallest flowers to hide the foam.  I started with sunflowers, followed with the roses and the gerber daisies.  Next I added some berries and finished off with mums.  And you are done!  I hope you enjoyed this DIY project and give it a try.  I wish you and your home heartwarming get-togethers this Thanksgiving!  Blessings unto you.