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What better way to spend the off-season than with a fun upcycled mini tin mold pumpkin craft? It’s the perfect time to scour thrift stores and antique malls for these tin molds.

three upcycled mini tin molds decorated to look like mini pumpkins.

Supplies for an Upcycled Mini Tin Mold Pumpkin

Mini Tin Molds – Thrift Store
Spray Paint – Bright Orange, Burnt Orange
Ribbon – Black and White Gingham
Felt Scraps – Olive Green, Dark Green
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
Twig or Branch – From the Yard
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Ruler

Step-by-Step Instructions

STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Wash and dry the mini tin molds well. In a well-ventilated area, or outside, spray the outside of the mini tin molds with bright orange and burnt orange paint. Set aside to dry. Apply a second coat, if necessary. Mix the colors slightly by very lightly spraying one color on top of the other.

STEP TWO
Cut a small twig or tree branch into one-inch sections with a pair of wire cutters. Attach to the top of the mini tin molds with a glue gun and glue sticks. Hold in place until the glue dries completely.

STEP THREE
Cut small leaf shapes from olive green and dark green scraps of craft felt with scissors. To create dimension, apply a dot of glue at the base of each leaf and fold in half. Attach leaves to the top of the mini tin mold pumpkins with a glue gun and glue sticks.

STEP FOUR
Measure and cut three lengths of black and white gingham ribbon to eight-inch sections each. Tie in a bow, and then secure onto the mini tin mold pumpkins using a glue gun and glue sticks.

Change things up by creating a variety of colors of Mini Tin Mold Pumpkins. Your family and friends will never know how quick and easy this trendy Autumn decor was to create! Perfect to tie onto a Fall flavored sweet treat for a gift.

Printable Upcycled Mini Tin mold pumpkin craft card

Yield: 3

Upcycled Mini Tin Mold Pumpkin

Vintage mini tin molds found at the thrift store, some spray paint, and ribbon transforms into a trio of funky pumpkins. The perfect style for your Fall home décor or Autumn tiered tray.

Materials

Mini Tin Molds – Thrift Store
Spray Paint – Bright Orange, Burnt Orange
Ribbon – Black and White Gingham
Felt Scraps – Olive Green, Dark Green
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
Twig or Branch – From the Yard
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Ruler

Instructions

Gather all supplies. Wash and dry the mini tin molds well. In a well-ventilated area, or outside, spray the outside of the mini tin molds with bright orange and burnt orange paint. Set aside to dry. Apply a second coat, if necessary. Mix the colors slightly by very lightly spraying one color on top of the other.
Cut a small twig or tree branch into one-inch sections with a pair of
wire cutters. Attach to the top of the mini tin molds with a glue gun and glue sticks. Hold in place until the glue dries completely.
Cut small leaf shapes from olive green and dark green scraps of craft
felt with scissors. To create dimension, apply a dot of glue at the base of
each leaf and fold in half. Attach leaves to the top of the mini tin mold
pumpkins with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Measure and cut three lengths of black and white gingham ribbon to eight-inch sections each. Tie in a bow, and then secure onto the mini tin mold pumpkins using a glue gun and glue sticks.