Two Fall DIY Decor Projects

I finished two fall decor projects and they turned out so pretty... I had to share them with you!

My first project is PINK SUNFLOWER CENTERPIECE.

This project was due to  my current obsession with pink sunflowers. I love how they look combined with the teal flowers and wooden bucket.

My second project is OMBRE PUMPKIN DISPLAY.

I wanted to add something to sit on top of my entertainment shelves for fall. These small pumpkins in ombre colors- white to pink to peach- look amazing on there.

I will give you the step-by-step to each project, along with some pictures. All my supplies were bought at Michael's craft store, though this is NOT an ad or sponsored.

Hope you give it a try!

PINK SUNFLOWER CENTERPIECE

WHAT YOU NEED:

-2 PINK SUNFLOWERS

-2 BRANCHES OF TEAL FLOWERS

-1 SPRIG OF YELLOW WHEAT

-1 BRANCH OF RASPBERRY COLORED HYDRANGEAS

-1 WOODEN BUCKET

-GARDEN SHEARS

-GREEN FOAM SQUARE FOR FLOWER ARRANGING (OPTIONAL)

I loved how these wooden buckets had copper on them!!

STEPS:

1. Measure the sunflowers and branches so that the blooms reach an inch above the top of the bucket.

2. Use your garden shears to create a mark where the stems need to be cut.

3. Bend the stems carefully back and forth on the mark until they break off.

4. Continue trimming the stems in this manner until they are all the same size.

5. Place them in the bucket together into a nice arrangement. Or put the foam square at the bottom of the bucket and push the stems into a nice arrangement.

OMBRE PUMPKIN DISPLAY

WHAT YOU NEED:

-6 PLASTIC PUMPKINS, SMALL/MEDIUM PREFERRED

-ACRYLIC PAINTS: WHITE, PINK POLISH & FLAMINGO CORAL

-PAINT TRAY & SOFT, FLAT PAINTBRUSH

-LARGE OLD TOWEL TO COVER WORKSPACE & DRY PUMPKINS

STEPS:

1. Lay an old towel to cover your workspace.

2. Lay out your pumpkins on the towel. (Think about what order you want to paint them in.)

3. Get your paint tray and paint brush ready.

4. Paint your FIRST pumpkin white.

5. Add a dab of pink to your white paint, stir & paint your SECOND pumpkin.

6. Paint your THIRD pumpkin pink only.

7. Add a dab of coral to your pink paint, stir & paint your FOURTH pumpkin.

8. Add a second dab of coral to your pink paint, stir & paint your FIFTH pumpkin.

9. Paint your SIXTH pumpkin coral only.

10. Leave pumpkins to dry overnight. (Last thing you want is paint all over your furniture!)

IMPORTANT: Paint the bottom of the pumpkin first, and then brush in upwards, feathery motion. This will create nice, wispy brushstrokes. Making the pumpkins look more natural. Be sure you look over your pumpkin to make sure the paint is going in a clean, upwards motion... this because your brushstrokes will be visible upon drying. 

Finished drying...

I absolutely love it!!!

My living room looks all ready for fall! Love the little touches of pink and peach.

Happy Fall Crafting!

xoxo, Arianne