Isn’t this the most beautiful pumpkin topiary? And so classy in the navy and gold color scheme! Now triple them up and they will be sure to catch your guests attention! So let’s get started…
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Materials you will need:
3 pumpkins with a 6″ diameter base
3 pumpkins with a 3″ diameter base
3 pumkins with a 1″ diameter base
Navy spray paint
Gold acrylic paint
Wired garland with small berries
3 pots to form the base for your topiary – must have at least a 6″ diameter top
Glue gun & sticks
Paint brush
Step 1: Remove stems and sand
Remove the stems from the medium and large pumpkins so that they can sit on top of each other. My stems screwed in so I had to unscrew them. Next, sand lightly to remove any shiny coating that may be on the pumpkin so that paint will adhere better.
Step 2: Paint
In a well ventilated area, starting with the bottoms of your pumpkins spray the paint on in light coats so as to not run. Read instructions on spray can for time to dry. Once dried, turn over. If there are runs, either wipe the runs off if they are still wet or lightly sand them off if they have dried.
Now do the final coat. Once again in light coats to prevent running.
Once the base coat is dry, it is now time to lightly dry brush the gold accents. Dry brush means to lightly dab a sparse paint brush into the gold paint, then dab off the excess on a paper town. I choose one of my worst paint brushes where the bristles are spread out and separated. Then lightly drag the paint brush over the pumpkin to highlight areas and to create interest.
Paint the stem of the smallest pumpkin solid gold.
Step 3: Stack and glue
Place a medium sized amount of hot glue on the bottom of the medium pumpkin and place on top of the largest pumpkin. Keep in mind to keep them centered and aligned in a straight line vertically so that they are not sloping in the event that the pumpkin surfaces are irregular.
Next place hot glue on the bottom of the smallest pumpkin and then center and apply to medium pumpkin.
Step 4: Select base and paint
I am going to show you two options. First is a variety of pots that were a mish mash of different colors and sizes that I got at the dollar store. I spray painted them all a vintage white and brushed gold here and there. As some of them were wider than the pumpkins I stuffed moss into the pots to give it an organic look.
The second option is a bit more of a sophisticated option with these small gold pots. They fit the pumpkin topiaries perfectly so no need for moss.
Step 5: Berry garland or twinkle lights
For option number 1, I went with a natural wire garland that I painted gold. I let some of the deep red show through as I thought it was pretty and more interesting. Below is a photo of the garland before and after being painted gold.
Then I placed the topiaries on the pots with moss and then carefully wrapped pieces of the gold berry garland around the topiaries. Look how sweet it turned out!!!
They are even cuter with all three together placed on a macrame runner and surrounded with velvet pumpkins and gold candlesticks. I have linked the products if you are interested in learning more about them or purchasing them.
For option number 2, I went with fairy lights wrapping around the topiaries and nestled into the garland on the table. I hid the battery base in the pot. The effect was fantastic and looked so pretty when the lights were dimmed.
In the pictures below, I have linked the following products. If you would like to learn more about them just click on the product word.
Burlap with blue stripes runner;
Gold pots. (Similar)
So which is your favorite – the gold pots with twinkle lights or the white and gold pots with gold berry garlands? Let me know in the comments below 🙂
I hope you enjoyed this project and that you will give it a try! Here is a pin just in case you would like to save it!!!
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Marieza
October 5, 2021I love your topiaries, especially the shade of blue you made them! They are gorgeous!!!
Crystal
October 5, 2021Thanks so much Marieza! I am loving a deep navy blue these days. Seems like both you and I are loving blue these days!
Bentley
October 5, 2021Looks great! Very good instructions 👌
Crystal
October 5, 2021Thank you very much! Thanks for putting up with all the crafts in the kitchen!
Melba
October 5, 2021I really love the blue! I see blue being used more for fall and really like it so much!
Crystal
October 5, 2021Me too! Especially navy and gold! Thank you
Marie
October 6, 2021Enchanting indeed! The color combo and the swirly sprig are so eye catching.
Crystal
October 6, 2021Thanks so much Marie!!!
Paula@SweetPea
October 6, 2021Your pumpkin topiaries look amazing on your fall table.
Crystal
October 6, 2021Thank you so very much Paula!
Karins Kottage
October 6, 2021Super cute! I love the gold accents on the pumpkins and the pots. Great post! Come link up to my linky party https://karinskottage.com/2021/10/karins-kottage-wednesday-linky-party.html and share your idea with everyone!
Hugs,
Karin
Crystal
October 6, 2021Hi Karin thanks so much!!! I am so new to all of this so I will message you and find out what to do because I would love to link up!!!
Cindy
October 7, 2021Love these and the gold accent you added to the pumpkins.
Pretty table too
Crystal
October 7, 2021Thanks so very much Cindy!!! Really happy that you like it.
Juliet
October 8, 2021My favorite pumpkins craft ever! Could navy blue have anything to do with it? It just might! So fun. If there’s a fall craft prize, you have my vote! xo
Crystal
October 10, 2021Thank you so very much Juliet! You are so kind!!!
Calypso in the Country
October 9, 2021I love how these turned out – so creative! By the way, I linked to this post on my latest Saturday Spotlight weekly blog post. Enjoy your weekend!
Shelley
Crystal
October 10, 2021Thank you so very much Shelley! I appreciate your link and will definitely return the favour!!!
Deborah
November 16, 2021Gorgeous Topiaries!
Crystal
November 16, 2021Thank you very much!
Rachel
August 26, 2022I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like these before. Super creative and festive for the season!
Crystal
August 27, 2022Thank you so very much!
Meagan Trento
August 26, 2022These blue pumpkin topiaries are stunning! I love how they came out. Perfect for an entry way or for a centerpiece to a table. Great Job
Crystal
August 27, 2022Thank you so very much Meagan!
Kim
September 3, 2022Crystal, these pumpkins are beautiful! Love the color!
Crystal
September 11, 2022Thanks so much Kim! I really appreciate it! It was fun to use navy and gold as it isn’t an expected color for autumn decorating.
Janet
October 17, 2022These turned out so cute!
Crystal
October 17, 2022Thanks so much Janet!!!
Shelby
March 2, 2023I love these! I am getting back into crafting lately and I am excited to use this as part of my seasonal decorating!
Crystal
March 7, 2023That is fantastic Shelby! Thank you very much!