Upcycled Rustic Wine Cork Pumpkin Ornament

Do you drink wine however by no means know what to do with these leftover corks?  Now could be your time to shine!  This wine cork pumpkin is tremendous simple to make, a fantastic upcycling mission, and very best for adorning all through the autumn season. All you want are the corks, some glue, paint, and some different small craft provides to show trash into treasure in a matter of minutes! 

Wine Cork Pumpkin

Pumpkins are all over the place from early August by means of November, however generally you want a faux pumpkin for decor that gained’t rot or go dangerous earlier than the tip of the season.  I really like including pumpkins on mantles, on tables, wreaths, and extra.  This little wine cork pumpkin isn’t solely a enjoyable craft however an attractive one that’s simple to customise to your residence and elegance. 

When you have further corks left after you make your pumpkin(s), then try this large checklist of crafts to make with leftover corks.  Tons of ideas from birdhouses to indicators and all the things in between!

The place Can I Discover Wine Corks if I Don’t Drink? 

You’re in luck if you’re like me and don’t truly drink alcohol.  There are tons of how and locations to get used and even model new corks. 

In the beginning, I’m going to family and friends as a result of a few of them could have corks that they’re prepared to avoid wasting and provides to me when crafting. Secondly, I’ve requested native eating places and wineries in my space if I should buy or have corks as a substitute of them being thrown away.  You may be shocked at how typically they’re prepared to carry a field of them so that you can take off their palms. 

Lastly, you might not understand it, however corks are sometimes offered in your native craft retailer.  Since they’ve turn out to be fashionable in crafting, it’s simple to search out them at shops that promote craft provides.  After all, you may as well purchase them on Amazon in bulk, and even used corks from people on Etsy.  There isn’t any lack of locations to select some up to your crafting tasks. 

What Paint is Finest for Wine Corks? 

I at all times attain for fundamental acrylic craft paint for tasks utilizing cork.  It’ll persist with the floor and gained’t soak into the cork an excessive amount of.  Keep away from utilizing watercolor or any water-based paint as you gained’t get as good of a colour and an excessive amount of of the cork will shine by means of.  In order for you a extra rustic look, watercolor may be most well-liked. 

Keep in mind although, if you’re making this mission with youngsters, that no matter paint you select is non-toxic for security.  Most generic acrylic craft paints are already non-toxic and secure for teenagers however I at all times say to double-check for security. 

Ought to I Paint the Entire Cork? 

That is fully as much as you and the way you intend to make use of the pumpkins.  If you’ll place them on a shelf or mantle the place solely the entrance of the pumpkin reveals, then there isn’t any want to color all the cork.  Simply brush the paint over the entrance of the cork, or maybe on the highest for those who assume it can present.  

In the event you plan to show this as a part of a centerpiece the place all sides may be seen, then after you glue the cork collectively, you might need to go forward and paint each side ends, and across the prime and sides of the pumpkin form.  That may make it simpler so that you can show any method you favor.  Simply know that this may improve your drying time earlier than you’ll be able to transfer on to the following step. 

Can I Hold My Wine Cork Pumpkin?

You positive can!  Simply safe a bit of ribbon, lace, twine, or rope on the prime of the pumpkin.  You possibly can sizzling glue this in place, or I just like the idea of getting it between the cork and hanging excessive so it’s much more safe.  Then simply cling that loop over a nail or hook on the wall or ceiling. 

You can too very doubtless push the cork on the again towards a nail or related hanging hook and it’ll keep in place with out the ribbon, however I choose the ribbon to forestall the cork from cracking and falling aside too simply.  

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Learn how to Make a Wine Cork Pumpkin

Glue 4 wine corks collectively aspect by aspect.

On prime of these, glue 5 wine corks collectively and to the highest of the underside layer. They’ll overlap one another barely. 

On the third row, glue six wine corks.  

For the fourth row, glue 5 wine corks, and the ultimate fifth row 4 wine corks.  You need to create a smaller backside with the broader center of a standard pumpkin. 

Utilizing a paintbrush, dab the orange paint onto the entrance of the corks.  If you wish to paint each side, permit the primary to dry fully earlier than flipping over to color the again. 

Wrap the wire or pipe cleaner round a pen to create a spring form. 

On prime of the pumpkin, glue one inexperienced leaf. 

Then add a single cork standing upright

Subsequent, add the spring. 

Lastly, use a small piece of raffia to create a bow to attach just under the “stem” cork. 

Now you’ll be able to cling or show your pumpkin!

Extra Enjoyable Pumpkin Crafts

Since pumpkins are probably the most iconic picture of the autumn season, it’s a should to have a number of of them in your house decor.  This 12 months you’ll be able to add pumpkins all through your decor with a number of of the tasks under.  Whether or not it’s a easy craft, wreath, or elaborate centerpiece, we’ve tons of nice ideas so as to add to your fall crafting checklist.  Be certain to bookmark, pin, or print these ideas to make quickly! 

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Add spray glitter to make your pumpkin sparkle. 



You possibly can paint these any shade of orange, pink, yellow, brown, or inexperienced for fall heat colours.