DIY Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Decoration //
Hello, friends! About two weeks ago, I posted a photo of the pumpkin succulent arrangement my crafty mom brought over to me. It was such a hit on my personal Instagram and Facebook page, that I decided a tutorial was necessary. My sweet mama came over with the supplies, and I photographed her in action!
There are so many things I LOVE about this project! The first, obviously being, that I was able to create this with my mom! I also love that it’s super simple, completely gorgeous, and is a “green” project {not wasting or harming the plants in order to create this lovely harvest piece}.
{This arrangement would make the most perfect hostess gift for Thanksgiving, or a great centerpiece for a fall gathering, in which you’re entertaining. It would also be a thoughtful, handmade gift for family, friends, teachers, or coworkers.}
Unlike many of the pumpkin succulent pieces you may have seen floating around the web or Pinterest… there is no need to actually cut into the pumpkin. {Unbelievable, right?} The steps are easy, and explained below in a tutorial with pictures. I’ve also included helpful tips {from my mom!} for keeping your harvest decoration looking great, and ideas for planting the top of Mr. Pumpkin when he starts to expire.
SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED //
- Pumpkin(s)
- Spray Adhesive
- Glue Gun with Glue Sticks
- Moss
- Succulent Cuttings (a variety of kinds/colors)
TIP// If you don’t have a variety of succulent plants growing where you live, you can buy them at your local nursery or hardware store, such as Home Depot or Lowes, in the plant section. A day or so before doing this project, make your succulent cuts, allowing the ends to dry out.
{The pumpkin and succulents can be purchased at a Hardware store, while the spray adhesive, glue gun/glue sticks, and moss can be bought at your local craft store, such as Michael’s.}
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES //
- Gloves (when applying the moss sprayed with adhesive)
- Butcher Paper or Newspaper (to protect your work surface)
Begin by prepping your work space. You may want to lay down some butcher paper/newspaper to protect your work surface… Also, if working inside, make sure it’s a well ventilated area since you’re using spray adhesive.
In small sections, spray the moss with an even layer of spray adhesive. Quickly place onto the top of the pumpkin {almost giving Mr. Pumpkin a hat!}, pressing down firmly, for a few seconds, to ensure that the moss sticks.
Repeat the process with all of the pumpkins that you are decorating.
Once your pumpkin tops are covered with a decent layer of moss, warm up your glue gun, and gather your succulent cuttings {making sure you have an assortment of colors and variety}.
Now for the fun part! One-by-one, using your warmed up glue gun, glue the bottoms/ends of the succulent cuttings into the moss. Make sure you hold each piece, while gluing, for a few seconds so that it properly adheres.
Make sure that you are moving around Mr. Pumpkin, so that all sides are equally adorned and beautiful!
Don’t be afraid to use all sorts of succulent cuttings: different colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. It only adds more interest and charm. Tuck pieces in as you go… making the top of the pumpkin full and vibrant!
I loved watching the arrangement come together! I was blown away at how gorgeous it was… and I couldn’t get enough of those tiny pumpkins! In fact, my mom went home and made 10 more to give to her dinner guests. What a lovely gift!
HELPFUL TIPS //
- To maintain your pumpkin succulent arrangement, mist daily with clean water, using a water bottle {but wait to do so for 24-hrs, after initial gluing}.
- Since the pumpkin wasn’t cut into…. the arrangement should last for a couple of months, if taken care of properly. The succulent roots will begin going into the moss, and eventually into the pumpkin itself {as the shell begins to soften}.
- Once Mr. Pumpkin starts to deteriorate, carefully cut off the top of the pumpkin {the part containing the succulent arrangement}, and plant into an appropriately sized pot with soil, or into your garden. How terrific is that?!
- In climates that do not freeze, you can enjoy this arrangement year round, inside or out!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SUCCULENTS //
- Succulents are very drought resistant, needing water infrequently after they’re established in a pot, or in your garden.
- The cuttings from succulent pruning can root and grow into new plants. Simply plant the cuttings in a pot of moist potting soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings root and show signs of new growth. {This is known as propagating succulents — get the information on how to do this here}!
- Succulents come in a variety of natural colors; however, they can flower in bold, beautiful shades!
- Succulents attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds — depending on the type.
A huge ‘thank you’ to my mom, for not only making me my first beautiful pumpkin succulent arrangement, but for also being willing to do the tutorial, for the blog, to share with our lovely readers! I keep trying to convince her of staring her own blog and opening an etsy shop, since she is so wildly creative. When she does, I’ll let you all know… Thanks, Mom! I love you!
This is great!!!!! I’m going to make this for my daughters teachers!!!! I love this!!!!
So awesome, Stephanie! Such a great idea for the girls’ teachers… and for your girl scout troop! LMK how they turn out! xoxo
This is my second year making these…Thanks for sharing…..I’ve given most of them away,this year I’m keeping one for my home….
I can’t tell you how excited I am to try this out, this year! Thanks Sara and mama dil for taking the time to share it! Happy Fall!
You will love it, Vannote! The one my mom originally made me still looks beautiful with minimal maintenance! I LOVE that you just called her “mama dil!” That seriously cracked me up!!! Love you so much, my friend! 4-ROOM FOREVER!!! xo
Where is the glue being put on the cuttings? Will it dosruot yheir geowth if pit on the very end? Love these!!!
Sorry for All of the errors… typing Fast. Where should the hot glue be Put to Avoid disrupting their gRowth?
Hi Christina! Yes… you can hot glue the bottom where it was cut. Just make sure to let your clippings dry out for a day or two prior to doing the project! Thanks for your comment! XO
SO, so pretty!!
Thanks so much, Rebecca! xoxo
so pretty and I love that you don’t actually cut the pumpkin so it lasts a long time!
That’s the best part, I agree, Jane! Glad you like it… and hope you make one for yourself! xo
I cannot get over how gorgeous these are! Such a beautiful idea and as you said, would make a perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving or a gift for the host. My mom is actually coming to visit next week and so I think I’ll have to wait to make these with her! 🙂
Thanks so much, Anne Marie, for the sweet compliment! I hope that you do decide to make a few with your mom while she is visiting! That would be so fun! Thanks so much for stopping by our blog and commenting! We love hearing from our readers! BTW… your blog is gorgeous! Excited to find you and follow your vegetarian, marathon running way of life! xoxo, sara
You are too kind! So glad you like my blog, as I am super inspired by yours! I will let you know if I make these pumpkins with my mom, along with your vanilla spice donuts, Halloween rice crispy treats, chocolate chip pumpkin bread… 🙂
Gorgeous! I love it:) beautiful for the entire Fall season.
Your mama is so talented! Thank you for sharing how to make it. Great DIY project.
We should make a few together, Jam! The original one my mom made me is still looking lovely in the middle of my dining room table! xoxo
These are indeed lovely! Was also surprised that you didn’t cut into the pumpkins, but am also surprised that the hot glue doesn’t damage the succulents. This doesn’t kill them?
It doesn’t, Rosie! So amazing… I guess the ends do better when they are dried out anyway… I have had mine as the centerpiece on my table for the past month and it still looks good! I will plant it in my yard soon! xo
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Making this for my birthday party tomorrow night!! I hope it comes out just as beautiful.
Hi Danielle! I hope you love how the pumpkin succulent turns out! LMK what you think! Happy Birthday, too! xoxo
Where do you get the moss at? Fo they have it at the nursery as well? So cute i wAnt to make these! Thanks for a cute idea rhat can then be planted.
You can get the moss at any craft store or sometimes they carry it at local nurseries. Sometimes our best luck is at Michaels. Thanks for stopping by! xoxo
I have purchased the moss from my local safeway in the floral department.
I made one for A FRIEND….. It came Out so pretty!!!!!
Will be making afew more for the feeling of fall!!
I can’t find the adhesive you used. Will any one work? Does it need to be waterproof so the misting doesn’t disrupt it?
I think any spray adhesive would work! 😉
I found spray adhesive at both Walmart and Target in the craft departments. What a beautiful and impressive arrangement!! I don’t think I’m talented enough to make this, but I love it anyway!!
I love this PROJECT. i ESPECIALLY LOVED THE dIRECTIONS. i WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU OR YOUR MOTHER WROTE IT. wAS SO EASY TO FOLLOW AND NOTHING WAS LEFT OUT.
How sweet, Billie! I wrote it with the help of my lovely mother’s verbal directions! 😉 I hope yours turned out gorgeous!!!
I was curious whether this might work with an artificial pumpkin, or do the succulents need the pumpkin to grow in to? We don’t have a whole lot of luck with pumpkins inside during late fall as the dry heat tends to rot them pretty quickly, even when they aren’t cut (My apologies for the all Caps, I can’t seem to get the caps lock off).
I was also wondering about using artificial pumpkins. Want to make them this weekend and no pumpkins here yet!
Or, what about a large acorn squash??
yes a lady in my succulent group says you can do that and then pull them off with the moss and plant them if you want to. or leave them on top for months!
2 years later and this is still awesome! 🙂
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