Have some scrap 2x4s? Make these adorable 2x4 wood pumpkin decor pieces! We love these around the the home! This also makes a great kids craft project to paint and decorate. Free tutorial from Ana-White.com
Why Choose this 2x4 Pumpkin Tutorial
- You have scrap 2x4 pieces
- It's the cheapest and fastest way to make wood pumpkin decor elements
- This would be a great classroom or kids craft
- You want to make alot of pumpkins, to decorate throughout your house
- 2x4 pumpkins need to be shorter, as they won't have the footprint of a 4x4 pumpkin
- You don't want to cut 4x4s - since 4x4s are thicker, they require a bigger saw
Customization Ideas for Your 2x4 Pumpkins
There's so many ways to decorate your 2x4 wood pumpkins! Here's just a few -
Jackolanterns, easier than carving pumpkins and just as festive! By Funky Junk Interiors
Colors to Match Your Home Decor - pumpkins don't have to be orange! By Wilshire Collections
Plumper Pumpkins with 2x6 - By Toolbox Divas
Dogeared by Six Clever Sisters
See More Wood Pumpkin Tutorials
If you want to look at more wood pumpkin ideas, or don't have 2x4 blocks - or maybe want something more involved or a bigger size, check out this post with my favorite wood pumpkin tutorials
2x4 Wood Pumpkins Tutorial
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Preparation
- For all three pumpkins, you'll need a total of 24" of wood
- Stems as shown are branches, can also use 1x2 scrap pieces
- Wood glue for attaching the stem
- Paint or stain as desired
- Jigsaw, circular saw or miter saw for cutting
cut 2x4s to desired lengths, as shown 5", 7" and 9"
Cut the 2x4 pieces - avoid cutting small pieces, instead cut a small piece from a larger piece.
Cut the branches to 3" long, or 1x2 pieces 2" long
Paint or stain the wood block separately from the stem.
Drill out for the stem and attach with wood glue.
