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How To Decorate Pumpkins with Sea Shells and Driftwood

September 3, 2021 By Meegan 17 Comments

It’s been fun to end Summer with a few Fall crafts. Since I love Summer SO much I am sharing How To Decorate Pumpkins with Sea Shells and Driftwood.

Create a unique, beach style pumpkin with sea shells and driftwood as a stem. It’s easy, fun and they look beautiful on any Fall table.

Let’s start with supplies:

*1 yard long shell necklace (I found my at the Dollar Store)

*1 small faux pumpkin, painted white (I bought mine at Walmart)

*hot glue gun

*hot glue sticks

*scissors

*ruler or measuring tape

My necklace measured about 3 1/2 feet when laid out straight. I cut off the medallion, and the clasps. I also took the stem off the faux pumpkin.

When visiting the Oregon coast last year, my daughter found several driftwood pieces for me. I chose to use the twisted and curved ones for more interest and visual appeal.

To be able to calculate how long each shell (and bead) strand should be, I measured the pumpkin curved indented lines. For my pumpkin, I needed strands 3 1/2 inches long.

Instead of lining shells on each indention, I decided to go with every other one. So it wouldn’t look too overdone or bulky.

That was the easy part. BUT, as I cut each strand, the shells would have fallen off. The solution for me was to hot glue in-between the last shell AND the shell after the cut. As seen in the above photo.

This prevented the shells from falling off the 3 1/2 inch strands AND the NEXT strand I would be cutting. It made for a really smooth process and much faster, as well.

Once the strands were measured and cut, it was time to hot glue them onto the pumpkin. It was satisfying to see the various shells and beads give this Walmart pumpkin new life.

To add a driftwood stem-I used the pointed end of my scissors to “dig” a hole (about an inch) deep enough to hold the stem upright and sturdy.

My new Pumpkin with Sea Shells and Driftwood Stem is just what I like for a beachy look with a neutral style.

It’s been fun teaching you How To Decorate Pumpkins with Sea Shells and Driftwood.

It’s always enjoyable to have you here. When are YOU going to make your own Coastal Style Pumpkin for Fall? I would love to see it.

Make it a great day.

My talented blogging friends have MANY more decorative pumpkin ideas below. Sit back with your favorite drink and enjoy!

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Filed Under: crafting, DIY, Fall, Holidays, Home, sea shells, Shells Tagged With: crafting, DIY, Fall

Comments

  1. Kristin salazar says

    September 3, 2021 at 7:57 AM

    This is the perfect craft to transition from summer to fall, it’s so cute!

    Reply
  2. Jayne says

    September 3, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Love your driftwood pumpkin! I think this would make lovely coastal decor for Fall!

    Reply
  3. Crissy says

    September 3, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    What a fun spin on pumpkin decorating, Meegan! The driftwood stem is so perfect for that beachy vibe. The pumpkins look so great with your fall decor. Love it!

    Reply
  4. Cindy says

    September 3, 2021 at 11:18 AM

    This is perfect for a coastal fall. The driftwood stems are a great touch.

    Love it sitting on your collection of shells.

    Reply
  5. Kippi Ohern says

    September 4, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    This is a great idea for using some of the shells and driftwood I collected this summer.
    Happy Fall,
    Kippi
    Ps. Pinned

    Reply
  6. Olivia O'Hern says

    September 4, 2021 at 1:07 PM

    This pumpkin is perfect for blending in with existing decor! Such a nice beachy feel. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Rebecca says

    September 4, 2021 at 4:33 PM

    Meegan, I love your coastal chic pumpkin! What a great way to use the shell necklace. I always enjoy seeing how items can be upcycled into something new and unexpected. The driftwood stems give it a unique look, too. It was fun pumpkin crafting with you!

    Reply
  8. Janet says

    September 4, 2021 at 6:25 PM

    Love this different take on pumpkins. So creative! Pinned.

    Reply
  9. Sara says

    September 6, 2021 at 4:25 AM

    Love your pumpkin and all the ideas you shared! It’s finally starting to feel like Fall :).

    Reply
  10. Susan Stevenson says

    September 6, 2021 at 5:10 AM

    I love all your fall and pumpkin ideas! Making pumpkins is one of my favorite things to make :) Happy Fall! (almost! )

    Reply
  11. Michelle Leslie says

    September 6, 2021 at 5:18 AM

    I’m a summer kind of person too. Autumn makes me sad so I love your unique twist on dressing up a pumpkin. It’s so different, Meegan.

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    September 7, 2021 at 4:09 AM

    You have such lovely fall ideas! I love how you turned pumpkin into a coastal fall accent

    Reply
  13. LAURA WALKER says

    September 9, 2021 at 10:58 AM

    What a unique idea. I love it. Laura

    Reply
  14. Janet says

    September 12, 2021 at 4:52 AM

    Super cute idea and I have lots of sea shells around here to try it with!

    Reply

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