Twig Pumpkin Dried Floral Arrangement. Turn a simple twig pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind mini fall arrangement. All you need are a few craft supplies along with dried florals, to create a rustic table top display.
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August Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our August Pinterest Challenge. Now that we are starting to transition into fall, we’re turning our attention to pumpkin crafts. This month our host Cindy over at County Road 407, is providing us with a cute orange pumpkin photo, and turning us loose for a Pinterest Pumpkin Palooza.
If you’re popping over from The Ponds Farmhouse, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. How about Rachel’s pumpkin topiaries? I bet you are wanting to make one too! Be sure to check out all the pumpkin crafts from everyone participating this month at the end of my post.
Click here for last year’s August PC post, to see how to create a fall candle holder vignette.
Twig Pumpkin Dried Floral Arrangement
My project starts with a simple twig or grapevine pumpkin, that I’m turning into a mini table top arrangement. You can mix this little pumpkin with almost any fall vignette or let it be a statement piece all on its own.
I’m using a variety of dried florals. Most are grasses, which I love because they look so delicate and add a bit whimsy. I also have some interesting looking pods, and straw flowers that I dried last year.
Supplies And Shopping links
- twig or grapevine pumpkin
- preserved moss
- dried flowers and grasses
- feathers
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
Step By Step
My first step is adding preserved moss to the top of the twig pumpkin around the stem. I’m using hot glue to secure it in place which creates a base for the dried flowers and grass stems.
Insert the stems into the preserved moss moving your way around the pumpkin. I’m finding the preserved moss works really well to hold the stems in place, because the grasses are so light weight. However you can hot glue the stems if you need to. The only flowers I had to glue are the straw flower heads.
Keep adding your stems at different heights until you are happy with the fullness. Then add the feathers. I’m using two on one side, and three on the other at different angles. You can find feathers like the ones I using by clicking here.
You can always go back and tweak the stems and feathers to make it look balanced from all sides.
Arrangement Variations
- Group twig pumpkins in different sizes together to create a vignette.
- Place your twig pumpkin in a dough bowl surrounded by fall leaves, acorns and pinecones.
- Use a pedestal to elevate your dried pumpkin arrangement to create a centerpiece.
- Display your twig pumpkin arrangement on a tray in your kitchen.
Oh my goodness there are so many possibilities of where to display, and how you can change up the arrangement. I hope you will enjoy this project, and have fun making it your own.
I’m including photos from both sides so you can get a better idea of how the arrangement looks. Did you notice that I didn’t add a bow or ribbon? Well I haven’t found what I’m looking for yet, but when I do I can always add one later. For now I’m happy with it as is.
By the way, have you ever used feathers in flower arrangements? This is the first time for me, and I have to say the feathers add a whole new dynamic to the dried florals. I’m so happy with myself when I try something new, and it works. 😉
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
Up next is my friend Cindy at DIY Beautify sharing her cinnamon scented sock pumpkins. You are going to love these pumpkins! Enjoy more Pinterest Pumpkin Palooza crafts by clicking through the links below.
Cheers!
Our Pinterest Challenge Continues…
Love all these layers of gorgeous texture, Michelle. The feathers had such an elegant touch! I love that this arrangement can be used throughout the entire season too. It’s so pretty! Sending you lots of hugs and hoping your Fall season is off to a great start, CoCo
Thank you so much CoCo! I really enjoy dried flowers in the fall, especially these soft colors!
Wow Michelle, this turned out amazing! I love that little hot glue was needed to hold the stems in place! I have not decorated with feathers before, but may have to get some 😉 Thanks for the fall inspiration! Pinned
Thanks for pinning Cindy! Yes, I’m always changing things up and recycling which is so much easier without the glue!
Your pumpkin craft is beautiful and looks perfectly fall in your home. Love this idea. Especially with the twig pumpkin. Seriously, fabulous. pinned
Thank you Cindy! I’m glad I kept the arrangement small, so I have more options as to where to display it. 😊
Michelle
Such a cute arrangement. Love this idea.
Thank you so much Rachel!
Michelle, this looks beautiful! I love the dried flowers and the feathers really do add a lot to it. So classic and pretty.
Thanks Angie! The feathers are a new crush for me lol!
Your pumpkin is stunning. I love the added feathers, such a great touch. This looks so expensive – great idea and tutorial.
Thank you so much Marty! It always feels good when a project turns out the way I planed it!
Michelle, I love how your twig pumpkin floral and pheasant feather arrangement turned out!! It is really beautiful. I can see it gracing any table all the way through Thanksgiving. If you are having company for the holidays, you could make a second one and place them on the dining table. Just a thought if you have a long dining table. 🙂 I’m sorry that I didn’t get over sooner; I did start on Tuesday evening. My MIL called at 8:00pm and needed to go to the hospital. She is fine, but it threw off my visiting everyone. The rest of the week was just crazy with work and my exhaustion. Turns out I probably have hypothyroidism and that explains a lot (had a rheumatology appt. Thursday afternoon). 😀
Wishing you a wonderful fall season,
Many hugs,
Barb 🙂
Wow Barb, you have had a lot going on. Hope you get your thyroid evened out and feel better soon. I can relate to that! Big hugs to you!
This is gorgeous Michelle! I love all of the colors and textures you added to your twig pumpkin! The feathers are such a beautiful, unexpected addition. Happy Early Fall!
Thank you so much Lynne! I know you have been one busy lady this past week and hope you rest up this weekend. Hugs!
Michelle, what a pretty idea for fall. I’ve had 4 twig pumpkins for years but I’ve never thought of embellishing them. They look so rich and lush. Plus the faux stems and feathers add so much color and character.
Thank you so much Carol! The feathers were fun to experiment with and I’m loving this little arrangement.
Michelle,
This is so clever! I. have a couple of these twig pumpkins, and they can look a little plain. Love it!
Thank you so much Christy! Hugs!