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DIY Pipe Cleaner Flower Pumpkin Centerpiece tutorial for autumn decor
Recipe

Pipe Cleaner Flower Pumpkin Centerpiece

A charming and creative DIY project to make a fall-themed centerpiece using pipe cleaners and a faux pumpkin.

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Ingredients

Materials

  • 1 small hollow faux pumpkin with a removable top A sturdy base for the arrangement.
  • 12 pieces chenille stems 6 for flower blooms and 6 for stems.
  • 6 pieces paper leaf shapes To add additional decoration.
  • 1 block dry floral foam Fits the opening of the pumpkin to secure flowers.
  • 1 tools scissors For cutting the chenille stems.
  • 1 tools craft wire cutters To trim the wire if necessary.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Remove the faux pumpkin top and fit a dry floral foam block tightly inside.
  • Bend one chenille stem into five small loops, keeping them connected. Twist the two ends together under the loop cluster to form a flower center.
  • Wrap the top of a second stem around the twisted flower base, leaving a long upright stem below. Repeat this process for six flowers.

Assembly

  • Push the long stems about 1½ inches into the foam, placing three taller blooms centrally and three shorter blooms around the front.
  • Tuck paper leaves between the stems to enhance the arrangement.
  • Check that the flowers dominate the display, turning any sharp wire tips inward.

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Tips & Notes:

This project is suitable for all ages, but adult supervision is required when using sharp tools. Feel free to personalize with different colors or add natural elements for variety.

Nutrition Information: Serving: | Calories: | Carbohydrates: | Protein: | Fat: | Sodium: | Fiber: | Sugar:

CourseDecorating
CuisineAmerican
KeywordDIY Decor, Fall Crafts, Floral Arrangement, Home Decoration, Pumpkin Centerpiece

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and calculated automatically. Values can vary depending on the brands and ingredients you use, so if you’re tracking closely, I recommend calculating with your own preferred tool.