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Painted Pumpkin Footballs – Fall Decor Idea

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Get ready for the big game with a craft that won’t break the bank! Create adorable pumpkin footballs using items you can find at your local Dollar Tree.

Pumpkin Footballs - Dollar Tree Craft

Crisp autumn air and freshly fallen leaves – that can only mean FOOTBALL season is soon upon us!!!

Although I’m not a huge football fan per say, I am a HUGE lover of anything pumpkin. And after a recent trip to my local Dollar Tree, these mini foam pumpkins just HAD to come home with me.

After playing around with some crafty ideas in my head, these adorable Mini Pumpkin Footballs were born. Best part? Not only are they super inexpensive {$1 per finished pumpkin} but they are also great for adults & kids to craft up too! Plus – they make for awesome table decorations for your football celebrations. Just paint and display!

So what are you waiting for? This idea doesn’t just have to be done with mini pumpkins either! Craft stores have various sizes right now {you just want something elongated versus fat} so you could actually make a FIELD full of Pumpkin Footballs if you want to {big & small!}

Happy crafting and decorating my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your footballs made from foam pumpkins on our Facebook page to see!

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Pumpkin Footballs - Dollar Tree Craft

Are you looking for a fun and inexpensive craft project to do with your kids? Check out this DIY pumpkin football craft made from Dollar Tree supplies!

Craft Supplies:

  • Mini Foam Pumpkins
  • Brown Craft Paint
  • White Craft Paint
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Paint Brushes
  • Raffia or Ribbon

Directions:

  • First squirt your brown craft paint on the paper plate.
  • Go ahead and paint your pumpkins completely brown.
  • Set them aside to let them dry completely.
  • When ready, squirt the white craft paint on the same paper plate.
  • Now add some white “stitching” to the center of the brown painted pumpkin.
  • Again, set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Finish off your Mini Football Pumpkins by tying some pretty raffia or ribbon around the stem & display proudly!

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Pumpkin Footballs - Dollar Tree Craft

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