Creative Hobbies Large 12 Inch Wood Pumpkin Cutout Shapes, 12 x 10.5 Inch DIY Ready to Paint or Decorate Wooden Cutouts, 3-Pack

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Once the slots are cut, slide the two cutouts together for a perfect pumpkin. They should fit together snugly because we aren’t using wood glue. Learn how to make simple 3D DIY pumpkins using plywood. They make the perfect indoor or outdoor fall decor and can be easily put away for storage. Clean cut jigsaw blade– top and bottom cut jigsaw blades have the best results. See more about how to use a Jigsaw here. If you are making your DIY plywood pumpkins for outdoor use, where they will be seeing the elements directly, be sure to use pressure-treated plywood. Make your own fall decor with this DIY Pumpkin Template: Free Printable Pumpkin Pattern. The full-size pattern is a gift from me to you because, as we all know, front porches in autumn just wouldn’t feel complete without a cute, wooden pumpkin.

After you’ve painted the boards, you’re ready to sand, then assemble. Sand each board with an orbital sander focusing on the edges just as much as the surface. If you want it to look really weathered, sand the edges and the face until some wood grain shows through. You can also use sand paper and sand by hand if you don’t have an orbital. Create a pumpkin cutout with the pumpkin template free printable cutout You could use spray paint, or paint them with a paintbrush. Add some raffia around the stems or distress them for a rustic look. The possibilities are endless! Grab your paintbrushes and let’s get rolling. It’s easy to make this DIY Halloween decor and I’m going to show you how to do it. Decorating Halloween Wood Cutouts Gather These Supplies You could also have your local home improvement store cut your plywood for you if you don’t have a circular saw.I cut my plywood using a circular saw and a straight-cut guide. I find it easier to cut large pieces of plywood on the ground. This is the hardest part of this project only because it needs a little bit of measuring and math – but I’ve got you covered. Real pumpkins are great, but they don’t always last all season long. Especially after we carve them for Halloween.

The next step is to make the pumpkin template. I freehanded this but you can pull up images on the internet to use as reference. Remember, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t perfect. Natural pumpkins are never perfect 🙂 There are so many possibilities and you can make your porch pumpkin one-of-a-kind! So, why not create this large pumpkin decor today and have it ready for fall? With some wood, paint, glue and a few screws, you’ll be able to make this porch pumpkin in no time. I used furring strips in this free video tutorial, but you can also use 1×4’s, pallet boards or reclaimed wood. Furring strips are lightweight which makes it easier to create stability for such a large project.

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As you are cutting them out, don’t worry too much if you deviate from the drawn line a little bit. Remember, it is a natural pumpkin. The only thing to ensure is that both cut outs are the same. Print the free printable cutout and assemble them to create your pumpkin tracer. The free pumpkin cutout will be on 9 separate sheets of paper, but you will simply lay them out, tape them together, then cut around the pumpkin to create your tracer. The pumpkin will end up being 32” tall and 24” inches for the width of the pumpkin, so you’ll have a large pumpkin! Wood Pumpkin Assembly Lay boards face down, at a 45 degree angle. Depending on how smooth you want the painted finish to be you could sand each cut out before painting. With a few tools, supplies and some imagination, you can easily create these beautiful wood pumpkin cutouts that are perfect for porch decor! Have fun and be creative when it comes to making up your own unique designs. Happy crafting! Conclusion I used my combination square to draw the slots in the cutouts that will allow them to slide together.

To make the wood pumpkins, you will need two pieces of plywood. You can use scrap plywood if you have pieces that are large enough. Paint all of the wood cutouts with white before you choose the final color. There’s two reasons for this. First, you’re going to leave the front white because that is where the napkin is going and you want the design to pop off. Edit: at this time my DIY craft kids have been removed due to material unavailability and increased costs CHOOSE YOUR CRAFT KITDrawing the pumpkin shape on folded paper will ensure that it will be symmetrical. It is very important that the pumpkin shape be symmetrical. If they are going to be under a shade and protected, you can use regular plywood but be sure to seal them really well. You can use them on your front porch or in your yard. You can use smaller ones to decorate a fall mantle or use them as a centerpiece on your dining table. Fall looks a little different where we live, but it doesn’t mean I don’t still like to decorate for the season. If you loved this easy DIY Pumpkin Template: Free Printable Pumpkin Pattern, then join the WCB membership for more easy woodworking projects that you can sell. Receive monthly tutorials, supply lists, support and tracers like this one plus much more in the Woodcraft Blueprints Membership. More free tutorials you may like: