Faux Succulent Pumpkin Planter

This Faux Succulent Pumpkin Planter is a fun and easy farmhouse craft! It is perfect for adding to your fall decor this season!

Because I love fall I may go a bit overboard with fall home decor, but I never have to go over budget!

It’s just a matter of thinking outside the box…or outside the pumpkin in this case. Also, even though I love fall I still want my decor to flow with the clean farmhouse style I have come to love so much.  

To me, farmhouse decor is bright, clean, and simple. Turning colors that might not otherwise go well with your decor into white and other neutrals that bring the fall season in with a fresh twist.

Dollar Tree is a great resource for decor items that look fantastic with a little help and creativity!

I have seen people cut into fresh pumpkins to create a planter that is great for a few days before the pumpkin wilts but I wanted mine to last the entire season so using faux plants and pumpkin is the perfect alternative.

What do you need for this farmhouse craft project?

• Styrofoam carvable pumpkin (Dollar Tree)
• Faux succulents (Dollar Tree)
• Moss (DT)
• White/cream acrylic paint
• Foam brush

How do you make this Faux Succulent Planter?

Grab the faux punpkin and brush on a light base coat of white/cream paint. Allow the paint to dry fully.

Repeat with 2-3 more layers of paint until there is nice solid and even coverage. Make sure you allow the paint time to dry well between each layer.

You won’t need the foam stem. Remove it and discard.

Next it’s time to add moss. Glue it around the area you will be putting succulent stems.

Creative Note: I find beautiful realistic succulents at Dollar Tree year-round and I pick up one or two every time I go because they are so versatile.  You can also find them at any craft store in the floral department.

They come in tiny little plastic pots, just pull them out and set the pots aside for future crafts. (The only one that did not come from DT is the long string of pearls, I used a coupon at Hobby Lobby and paid $3 for that one because I wanted a long draped effect for this farmhouse craft)

Next add the succulents! Play around a bit in choosing the succulents, mixing and matching heights and sizes, then begin pushing them right in to your styrofoam pumpkin.

I tend to start with what I want in the center and work my way out until I am pleased with the fullness and look.

Tuck a bit more moss in here and there around the plants, as needed, to create a lose soft look.

Voila! You have a beautiful Faux Succulent Pumpkin Planter to add to your fall decor this year!

Now, when the season is over you can pull out the succulents and use them for a nice Christmas or winter display and put the pumpkin away until next year, with white, chances are it will look lovely with whatever decor and holiday decorations you use!

I am just so in LOVE with this pretty Faux Succulent Pumpkin Planter! I might just have to make a few more in other sizes!

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