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Dollar tree pumpkin topiary

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Sep 12, 2013 · Modified: Aug 19, 2019

Hey there everyone!
It’ that time of year where I will be hitting up the Dollar tree more so for their seasonal cheapo decor. Today I am sharing a Dollar tree Pumpkin Topiary.

I love the Dollar tree for all my seasonal decor craft ideas.

In fact, so much so, that this year once again,

How to make a dollar tree pumpkin topiary and paint your pumpkins with rit dye

It is Primp your pumpkin time.

September 15th come and link up your pumpkins and get inspired by the many you will see.

So the other day when I stopped in Dollar tree and I spied these cute foam pumpkins, I knew exactly what I had in mind.

How to make a dollar tree pumpkin topiary

I have done all kinds of pumpkin projects already this season.

my pumpkin vase with gesso and rit dye

my faux carved pumpkins

and my Gesso and rit dye faux pumpkin

and now these.

I am not going to get into the thick of the tutorial with you on these, because by now,

you have seen me paint with gesso and combine rit dye.

You can click on any of the gesso projects above and I give the full deets on that.

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Basically paint your pumpkin, or glass surface with gesso first and let partially dry.

When I say partially that is for about 30 minutes or so.

topiary pumpkins

These are the three colors I used

Evening blue

Apple green

and scarlet rose.

In fact scarlet rose was the same color I recently used for my

upcycled pallet shelf painted with rit dye

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For each pumpkin,

I used a slightly different finishing coat.

For the green one, I simply sprinkled green glitter.

The evening blue one, I used Martha Stewart metallic

and for the Scarlet red, I used the gold leafing paint.

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I have told you this technique or combination I should say, takes on a life of it’s own.

It is always different, and I love that!

topiary pumpkins from the dollar tree

And there you have a dollar tree pumpkin topiary.

I had the galvanized pot and I used faux leaves, twigs and berries to slightly embellish.

Moss too as you can see in between.

One more thing I forgot to mention is that I used a shish kabob skewer to stack them.

It poked right through the Styrofoam without a problem.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today.

These days you can find me over at Home Pressure Cooking. Making some amazing meals in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and new Ninja Foodi.

Thank you for your visit today!

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Comments

  1. Penny @ The Comforts of Home

    September 12, 2013 at 10:21 am

    That turned out fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Gina

    September 12, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Your topiary looks wonderful! So cute!

    Reply
  3. Kris

    September 12, 2013 at 10:35 am

    So cute Debbie! I better get myself over to the Dollar Tree!!!
    xo Kris
    PS thank you so much for your kind words regarding the loss of my Nana!!!

    Reply
  4. Karen Harper

    September 12, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Love it Debbie, the rit dye and gesso really makes a nice effect. I have a few pumpkins that I want to spruce up. I think I’ll give this a try.

    Reply
  5. Savannah Granny

    September 12, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Adorable, I like that your crafts are easy for anyone to do.
    Love ya girl, Ginger

    Reply
  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    September 12, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Fun idea, Debbie…I love how you stacked them…thanks for the skewer hint!

    Reply
  7. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

    September 12, 2013 at 11:46 am

    How cute is this. I love it. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  8. Kim

    September 12, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Really cute, Debbie.

    Reply
  9. Atta Girl Amy

    September 12, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    These are simply stunning, Debbie.

    You made those dollar store pumpkins look like a million bucks. I love how they sparkle! I need to get busy with my fall/Halloween decor, but it’s hard to do when it’s 90+ degrees and humid as all get out. I know you can relate; climates in NC and SC aren’t that different.

    Reply
  10. Jane

    September 12, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Debbie…I think this my ALL TIME favorite fall project…I just love it! 🙂

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  11. Shenita

    September 12, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Love the topiary, Debbie! Dollar Tree is just the best for cute crafts like this!

    Reply
  12. Christine

    September 12, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Debbie you are simply amazing….now make me a topiary ok???

    Reply
  13. JP

    September 12, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Yet, another FABULOUS creation with your Rit dye! Pinned it…you busy, busy bee!

    Reply
  14. Kris

    September 12, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    This is so great. I love this. You are the Ritz dye queen. What a beautiful topiary.
    Kris

    Reply
  15. Ann

    September 12, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Oh I want one of these topiaries so bad! This is awesome and the skewer idea was brilliant. I made my pumpkin today and it turned out so good! You would be proud of me…I used Mod Podge. lol.

    Reply
  16. Vanessa

    September 12, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Debbie that is soooooo cute!! I just love the colors and how unique it is. Well done friend! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  17. linda

    September 12, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    i love this so cute and so clever better then anything i have seen in the stores 🙂

    Reply
  18. [email protected]

    September 12, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    so cute, love those fun metallic colors!

    Reply
  19. Jonni

    September 12, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    So cute, love the idea!

    Reply
  20. Shelia

    September 12, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Hi Debbie Dear! OH, so cute and you’re the best at creating cute stuff! Hope all is well at your house!
    e a sweetie,
    Shelia 🙂

    Reply
  21. bj

    September 12, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    awww, this is so cute, Debbie.
    I will TRY to make it to your pumpkin party but between UNpacking at the new house and PACKING at the old house and all we do IN BETWEEN, not sure I can make it.
    I know it will be a fun party.

    Reply
  22. Bliss

    September 12, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    I think my primped entry from last year, Punkin Noggin, needs a primped up friend for this years party…….

    Reply
  23. gail

    September 12, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Love your topiary Debbie! Pinned and tweeted it! great job.
    gail

    Reply
  24. Amy

    September 12, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    You keep topping yourself with each new project. These are really cute!

    Reply
  25. faye

    September 12, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    that is really nice! Halloween is coming! 😀

    Reply
  26. Angela

    September 13, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Just when I think you’ve done it all, you do it again! This is adorable!!! I’m heading to dollar tree today! Have a fabulous weekend, my friend!~~Angela

    Reply
  27. Traci

    September 13, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    I love this project and I just love that you do so many Dollar Tree projects. I am also a huge fan of Dollar Tree and see so many opportunities for projects from there. I also really like that you do dollar tree link parties. I’ll be looking for them in the future. Thanks for your ideas!

    Reply
  28. [email protected] Clutter

    September 13, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Very very cute! I would never guess they were Dollar Tree pumpkins!

    Reply
  29. Lisa Palmese

    September 14, 2013 at 10:53 am

    I just Love this, Bravo. I wsd wondering if you could do it on Pumpkins and you did it well. Thank You. LISA

    Reply
  30. bj

    September 15, 2013 at 9:01 am

    ok…it’s the 15th….i’m linkin’ up….:))

    Reply
  31. Sherry

    September 15, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Awesome Debbie! Love the colors that they are! Thank you for hosting! So happy to do a little fall!
    Sherry

    Reply
  32. Heather

    September 16, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Adorable! That’s such a cool paint technique. I’m off to link up at the party!

    Reply
  33. Christina Tiplea

    September 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! Never would have guess those came from the Dollar Tree!

    http://itsatiplealife.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  34. melizaarora

    January 27, 2014 at 4:09 am

    Your pumpkin topiaries are really colorful & attractive. I am completely inspired by your innovative thought.

    Reply
  35. Oh My Heartsie Girl WW (Linky)

    August 26, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Hi Debbie, I found your cute Dollar Store creation and I am sharing it on my Wordless Wednesday. I would love to have you stop by this week and add any other links you have. This is just so cute!! Have a great day!
    Karren
    Oh My Heartsie GIrl

    Reply

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