Bring the Fall Vibes into Your Room With This Cute and Cozy DIY (It’s So Easy!)
Decorating my yard and painting pumpkins was a Halloween tradition in my family growing up, but now that I’m in my own smaller space, I’m constantly looking for mess-free ways to bring in some fall spirit. A key aspect of fall decor for my apartment is making sure that it’s versatile enough to keep up through Thanksgiving (or even the first snowfall).
That’s why I was so excited to see this cute and easy DIY pumpkin garland tutorial on TikTok from user Amanda (@Ajlevin13). This garland is super easy to assemble (you could make it in about 5 minutes, depending on how long you go), and it’s small-space friendly and brings all the cozy fall vibes. It also costs about $16 if you buy the 10-pumpkin pack on Etsy and have a needle and twine at home.
How to Make a Pumpkin Garland at Home
To make this garland at home, you’ll need:
Supplies:
Amanda shows in the video that the first step of this DIY is to cut the wire stems off the sherpa pumpkin picks. Unfortunately, the pumpkin picks she uses in the video are currently sold out online at Hobby Lobby, but I was able to find a similar felt pumpkins that are garland-friendly (you can pull the twine through the soft center of the pumpkin) and come in a ton of different colors.
You can either measure out the full length of twine before you start threading or leave it attached to the spool, so you know you have enough. If you cut first, make sure to measure to leave enough on the ends for tying it up and enough space between pumpkins for how you want it to look. All that’s left is to thread! Amanda threads the needle with the twine and laces the string through all of the pumpkins, piercing the fabric in the top third of each pumpkin. The final step is to cut the twine (if you haven’t measured it out already) and hang the garland wherever you’d like to display it.
When it comes to making this your own, there are so many ways to customize it, from spacing the pumpkins closer together or further apart to how long you make it (she used eight pumpkins) to which colors you use.
Where to Buy Premade Pumpkin Garlands
If you aren’t feeling crafty or can’t find what you need for the DIY, here are some cute pre-made pumpkin garlands that are ready to hang anywhere in your home.
This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: Why You Need This Cozy Fall Home Decor in Every Room (Make It in 5 Minutes!)
