DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece

It is Do-It-Yourself Tuesday and today an ideas for a Pumpkin Centerpiece. It is officially fall again and pumpkins are all over the place. These are great whether you are entertaining at home or creating your own centerpieces for a wedding or event.

Pumpkin Vase

What you need: 
Medium-Large Pumpkin,
Pencil,
Sharp Carving Knife,
Drill (optional),
Plaster Scraper or Spoon,
Flower Vase or Empty Food Can,
Favorite Fall Flowers

First make sure the vase or can is smaller than the pumpkin and can fit into the pumpkin once you have hollowed it out. Create a workplace by putting down newspaper on a table or counter top. Now you are ready to start…

Step 1: Place the pumpkin on the newspaper, stem side up. Trace a circle on the top of the pumpkin using your vase or can for this.

Step 2: Cut the circle out. Use a drill to cut a hole or a sharp knife to get started. Then follow the drawn line as a guide and cut the top off the pumpkin. (You can trow away the top)

Step 2

Step 3: Hollow out the pumpkin. Scoop out flesh, pulp, and seeds with a plaster scraper, spoon or fleshing tool.

Step 3

Step 4: Put your vase or can in the pumpkin. Make sure it fits snug so it won’t fall over.

Step 5

Step 5: Fill vase or can with water (about 3/4) and add you favorite flowers. Trim the flowers to fit. Make sure your arrangement covers the entire top hole so you don’t see the vase/can.

And that’s it!

You can cheat and have your florist create the floral center piece for you and later put the vase in the pumpkin. Or you can pick out your favorite fall flowers and create the arrangement yourself.

To enhance the look of your pumpkin. You can also paint the pumpkin. Add this step between steps 3 & 4.

Step 3.5 Paint the pumpkin
Paint on a layer of sealer or varnish. This is optional, though it will help the paint to stick. Any type of general purpose sealer or acrylic medium ought to be okay, but if in doubt do a small test on the bottom of your pumpkin first. Let the sealer completely dry before applying paint. Use an acrylic paint to create any kind of color or design. I personally like one color so the focus is left on the flowers.

To create a more elaborate centerpiece or tablescape. Use vases and pumpkins of all sizes and group them together. Add a few votive candles and your all set!