Transform dollar store pumpkins into a beautiful Copper Pumpkins centerpiece for Fall with this quick and easy DIY.
Hello friend! I hope you are all doing well. I came down with a terrible cough last week and just can’t seem to shake it. Now the kiddos are starting to feel bad…. So Fall begins. Hope you and your family are staying well!
On a brighter note, I have some fun handmade decor DIYs to share with you this week in celebration of Fall. My go to colors this Fall are copper and white so you can expect to see the lovely combo all week! Today, we are going to transform dollar store pumpkin pails into a lovely Fall centerpiece for around $2. 
Here’s what you need for the dollar store pumpkins centerpiece:
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- dollar store plastic pumpkin pails
- faux or fresh flowers
- spray paint
- rice
How to:
- Remove the handles from the pails and spray paint two light coats of copper spray paint (or the color of your choosing!) These little pumpkins dry really quick.
- Trim the flower stems so that they stand a little taller than the pumpkins.
- Fill the pumpkins with rice or beans to weigh it down and to hold the flowers stems in place.
- Place 3-4 stems into each pumpkin.
- Hide the jack-o-lantern faces by turning the pumpkins in towards each other. (At least until Halloween comes around!)
They also look great side by side! 
I have so many other ideas for these little guys. Right now, I’m enjoying the little pretties on my kitchen table. 
You can see how I repurposed them into Fall Planters for 2016!
Find all of the posts from 2015’s Fall Series below.
Day one: Copper Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece
Day two: “Dollar Store” Fall Wreath
Day three: Painted Fall Leaves Garland
Day four: Watercolor Pumpkin Printables
Day five: Japanese Inspired Coasters for Fall
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Ruthie says
These are adorable! I love the copper look and that they are mini vases! So cute!
Kathy says
Thanks Ruthie!
Stephanie @Casa WatkIns says
Oh…my….gosh!!!! I love it!!! So cute and stylish. I’ll definitely be doing this soon. Pinned and shared!
Kathy says
Thanks darlin’!
Jenn says
Great idea! I bought some cute little copper pumpkins at Target today for the table but was thinking I needed a few more for flowers and such. Off to the Dollar Tree tomorrow!
Kathy says
Thanks Jenn!! Oh, I miss Target. lol
Heather - dollarstorecrafts says
Great project!! Isn’t it amazing what copper spray paint can do?
Kathy says
lol, YES! Thanks. 🙂
Anne says
Where did you find the pumpkins? I can’t find small ones at Dollar Tree.
Kathy says
Anne, sorry for the late response but I’m so glad you asked. I bought them at a local dollar store here in Japan but I’ve seen the same ones at The Dollar Tree in NC in past years. I updated the post with a link to amazon for the exact pumpkins. Hope that helps!
Amanda says
I Love it!! Can you please tell me the brand/name of the spray paint you used? That color is GORGEOUS! Thank you dear!
Kathy says
Thank you Amanda! I’m actually out in Japan so the spray paint is a Japanese brand. lol But I chose a rose gold/ copper. (I couldn’t translate the exact color.)
k says
did you just take all of the photos with the face turned around or did you fill in the faces on each pumpkin before painting?
Kathy says
I just turned them around so I could use the jack-o-lanterns during Halloween. That’s a good idea to fill the faces in especially if you have spackle or something similar in the house!
Margie Clements says
Love that idea! I do our fellowship hall at church every year and always looking for cheap ideas for 9 long tables! Hope I can find the pumpkins! Thanks
Kathy says
Oh that would be great for a fellowship hall! You could also use the larger pumpkin pails!
Augusta M Jones says
Do you sell them all ready to go – I’m not very talented when making items.
Augusta
Kathy says
Sorry Augusta, I don’t sell any DIY things. But they are supper easy to spray paint!
Charla Gonzales says
That was a really helpful post. Thanks!
Kathy says
My pleasure!