How To Add a Stem to a Dollar Store Pumpkin

Happy Friday!  As I was decorating my main living area for the upcoming fall season, I noticed how ugly the dollar store pumpkins a...

Happy Friday! 

How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

As I was decorating my main living area for the upcoming fall season, I noticed how ugly the dollar store pumpkins are. I do not call a lot of things ugly, but for some reason I could not get past the stubby stem on top of the pumpkin...it bothered me CRAZY. Since it bothered me so much, I decided to do something about it. 

Dollar Store pumpkin

Using newspaper and masking tape as my weapons of choice I decided that I would tackle this problem like if I were to make a form of some sort. 

Tutorial on How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

First, I wrapped the newspaper around my finger (not shown....it is kind of hard to take a picture of that). After I loosely wrapped it around my finger, I placed the wrapped newspaper on top of the stub, I mean stem, to get the measurement correct. 
How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

Then, I started to twist the paper in the direction I wanted it to go in...twisting tighter and tighter as I reached the tip of the newspaper. Feel free to take the newspaper off the stem so that you have a bette grip when twisting the newspaper.

How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

After I twisted  the newspaper form I tapped all around it to stiffen it. 

How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

Once the form is completed feel free to paint/spray paint it to your desired color and adhere it with hot glue...OR adhere it to your unfinished project and spray paint pumpkin all at one time with DIY stem attached. 
How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

How to add a form like stem to a faux pumpkin so that it can look realistic

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36 comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    This is so clever! I never get dollar store pumpkins because I think they're so ugly, but this is such a simple DIY I might have to tackle it for my own holiday decorating. Thanks for sharing the tip!

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    1. Domicile 37September 11, 2015 at 9:57 AM

      Thanks!... I had to do something, it was an eyesore.

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  2. SashaSeptember 11, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    What a great idea!!! I might have to try it. Your stems look so much better than the dollar store one.

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  3. funthingstodoincentralmassSeptember 11, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    What a great idea! I love fall decorations!!

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  4. Bethany MagnieSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Pumpkin season, yay! I just got a mini pumpkin yesterday, no stem addition required luckily!

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  5. Jennifer VanderbeekSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    This is a fabulous idea for upgrading those poor little pumpkins. I'm definitely keeping this in mind for when I drag out all our fall and Halloween stuff!

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  6. Christine MartinSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Great idea Jess! I find even with real pumpkins, it can be hard to find a good stem on them! Thanks for the idea! xox

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    This is such a great way to make an inexpensive pumpkin look nice. I will definitely be back for more tips!

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  8. Sara StrandSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I did this last year and my damn dog ate them when I left them on my back porch. He's such a jerk.

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  9. Heather @ The Deans List BlogSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Uhm, brilliant! The stems look so real!

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  10. Jenny KimSeptember 11, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Great Idea, very creative touch to something that is plain.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    So creative and easy. I'll have to remember this.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Great tip! I love this!

    www.truncationblog.com

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  13. Jaclyn KentSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Ahhh good job! You make anything and everything looks just fab!!! :D

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  14. CrystalSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    These are so cute! I love this idea!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    This is a really smart idea! I love reading Dollar Store hacks! They save so much money!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    great idea! I would love to have a goldish pumpkin but I dont have a Dollar Store here :(

    xx
    Dominika
    http://www.dominika.co

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  17. Brittany FSeptember 11, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I love that you personalized your pumpkins and frankly I wouldn't even think of spray painting them so just that is a great refresh too! It looks like I'll be going to Home Depot for some spray paint this weekend!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    So clever!! Love it! I can't wait to try this! :D

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Great ideas, girl!!

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  20. CynthiaSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    What a creative girl you are! Love it.
    Cynthia @craftoflaughter

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  21. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    Now this is a real cool decoration hack! And so cheap! Your pumpkins look gorgeous!

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  22. Six Time Mommy TESTSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Well this is a great idea. I will have to remember this when we are doing up our pumpkins this year! So fun, and such a clever idea! - Jeanine

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  23. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    What a totally clever idea! You just took a dollar store find and made it your own. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    They turned out awesome!! I definitely agree that the longer stem makes it look better :)

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  25. Seersucker SassSeptember 12, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    I never would have thought about doing this! What a good idea :) I love quick little tricks to make inexpensive items look a little fancier!

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

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  26. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    What a great idea. I'm excited to start decorating for Fall and Halloween

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  27. SandySeptember 12, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    What a great idea! Love decorating on a budget! I am itching to get out my fall decor, but it is way to hot here to do it yet!!

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  28. Refashionably LateSeptember 12, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Jess this adorable! I bought the same pumpkin at the Dollar Store and painted it and put it on my Fall Tablescape! Love it! May have to steal for Halloween!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Those look so cool! You would never think you got them at a Dollar store...looks more like Pottery Barn.

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  30. NatashaSeptember 13, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    If I'm going to do crafts I need great directions like these. Great idea and easy to follow!

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  31. DonnaSeptember 13, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Wow this is so clever, I would never have thought to do that - probably because I am the least crafty person alive :) Definitely look better than the original store bought versions!

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  32. Justine Y @ Little DoveSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Jess, you are such a diy genius! I love remaking dollar store finds, and this is a great idea!

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  33. Housewife EclecticSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I have some dollar store pumpkin crafts coming up too!

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  34. PamelaSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Love how cute they turned out! I might need a trip to the dollar store to get pumpkins! I'm currently in the process of decorating for fall. :)

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  35. CaitlinOctober 20, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    This is so clever! Those stems were pretty wimpy...
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

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