Faux Tin Tile Pumpkin
Using simple supplies from the Dollar Store, create this quick and easy Faux Tin Tile Pumpkin in just about 30 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry! Perfect for any style of décor for your home.
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full disclosure here.
Supplies Needed for the Faux Tin Tile Pumpkin
- Self-Adhesive Wall Tile– Dollar Store
- Wooden Pumpkin Sign – Dollar Store
- Assorted Ribbons – Dollar Store
- Fall Leaf Bunch with Acorns – Dollar Store
- Natural Jute Twine – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Liquid Craft Glue – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Light Ivory, Dark Brown
- Spray Paint – White, Burnt Orange
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Wire Cutters
- Permanent Marker
- Paper Towel or Baby Wipe
- Branch – From the Yard
Step By Step Instructions for the Tin Tile Pumpkin
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Remove the tags and packaging from all materials. Lay the tile upside down on your work surface and trace around the perimeter of the pumpkin sign with a permanent marker. Cut of the pumpkin shape from the tile.
STEP TWO
Remove the adhesive backing and throw it away. Attach the plastic faux tin tile to the wooden pumpkin sign with liquid craft glue.
STEP THREE
In a well-ventilated area, or outside cover the faux tin tile pumpkin with white spray paint. Set aside to let dry.
Repeat the above step with burnt orange spray paint. Set aside to let dry.
STEP FOUR
Paint a quick and sloppy layer of light ivory acrylic craft paint over the pumpkin. Wipe off the excess paint with a damp paper towel or baby wipe.
STEP FIVE
Paint a quick and sloppy layer of dark brown acrylic craft paint over the pumpkin. Wipe off the excess paint with a damp paper towel or baby wipe.
STEP SIX
Measure and cut 10” lengths of assorted ribbons, burlap, and natural jute twine with scissors. Stack in a bundle, tie it with twine and secure it at the top front of the pumpkin with a glue gun and glue sticks. Add several silk fall leaves, an acorn, and a piece of a tree branch on the pumpkin stem to finish.
This quick and easy Dollar Store Faux Tin Tile Pumpkin goes together in just about 30 minutes with limited supplies. It is perfect for your fall door or gate all season long.
Printable Instructions
Don’t forget to save this to your favorite crafting and fall activities Pinterest boards. And, follow Pumpkin Obsessed on Pinterest for ALL THINGS PUMPKIN!
Dollar Store Faux Tin Tile Pumpkin
Using simple supplies from the Dollar Store, create this quick and easy Faux Tin Tile Pumpkin in just about 30 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry! Perfect for any style of décor for your home.
Materials
- Self-Adhesive Wall Tile– Dollar Store
- Wooden Pumpkin Sign – Dollar Store
- Assorted Ribbons – Dollar Store
- Fall Leaf Bunch with Acorns – Dollar Store
- Natural Jute Twine – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Liquid Craft Glue – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Light Ivory, Dark Brown
- Spray Paint – White, Burnt Orange
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Wire Cutters
- Permanent Marker
- Paper Towel or Baby Wipe
- Branch – From the Yard
Instructions
- Gather all supplies. Remove the tags and packaging from all materials. Lay the tile upside down on your work surface and trace around the perimeter of the pumpkin sign with a permanent marker. Cut of the pumpkin shape from the tile.
- Remove the adhesive backing and throw it away. Attach the plastic faux tin tile to the wooden pumpkin sign with liquid craft glue.
- In a well-ventilated area, or outside cover the faux tin tile pumpkin with white spray paint. Set aside to let dry. Repeat the above step with burnt orange spray paint. Set aside to let dry. Repeat this step with burnt orange spray paint. Set aside to let dry.
- Paint a quick and sloppy layer of light ivory acrylic craft paint over the pumpkin. Wipe off the excess paint with a damp paper towel or baby wipe.
- Paint a quick and sloppy layer of dark brown acrylic craft paint over the pumpkin. Wipe off the excess paint with a damp paper towel or baby wipe.
- Measure and cut 10” lengths of assorted ribbons, burlap, and natural jute twine with scissors. Stack in a bundle, tie with twine and secure
at the top front of the pumpkin with a glue gun and glue sticks. Add several silk fall leaves, an acorn, and a piece of a tree branch on the pumpkin stem to finish.
