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Fall Porch & DIY Pumpkin Topiaries

September 19, 2012  Fall | My Projects | Uncategorized | Wreaths

Three surefire signs it’s fall:

Mums.

Pumpkins.

Raking.

They’re all on my porch – with a twist.

Fall Porch Decorating - tons of great DIY ideas here!  kellyelko.com

Hopefully, this is the only time I’ll have to touch a rake!

Fall Porch Decorating - tons of great DIY ideas here like this rake wreath!  kellyelko.com

Remember what these music sheet planters started out as?

See how I made these planters out of $1 plastic pumpkins.

Fall Porch Decorating - tons of great DIY ideas here like these music sheet pumpkin planters!  kellyelko.com

$7 yard sale lantern!

Fall Porch Decorating - tons of great DIY ideas here!  kellyelko.com

Fall Porch Decorating - tons of great DIY ideas here!  kellyelko.com

DIY Pumpkin Topiaries

*3 faux pumpkins (mine are from Target)
*Superglue
*faux berry garland

– Pull the stems off two pumpkins (saving the stemmed one for the top) and glue them together
– Cut a few pieces from the berry garland and twist them together
– Wrap the berries where the pumpkins join and twist closed

Fall Porch Decorating - tons of great DIY ideas here like these topiary pumpkins!  kellyelko.com

Now, bring on the pumpkin pie!

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  1. Lisa

    September 19, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Kelly this is gorgeous! The front of your home is so inviting!

    Reply
  2. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    September 19, 2012 at 6:27 am

    I love them! I am working on something similar, and wondered what would help…berries, of course! Your entryway looks sooo inviting…is there wine inside?

    Reply
  3. cassie

    September 19, 2012 at 6:40 am

    love how warm and inviting it is- the rake on the door is my favorite!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] This Top That

    September 19, 2012 at 6:40 am

    That’s stunning!! did the pumpkins come in that color?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      September 19, 2012 at 8:59 am

      Yes, they came in these colors – and were only $2.50 each!

      Reply
  5. Heidi McCarty Milton

    September 19, 2012 at 6:44 am

    Out with the sweet potato vines, in with the mums! Looks lovely!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  6. Simplify by Sara

    September 19, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Love the rake …

    Reply
  7. Mary

    September 19, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Love it, Kelly! It looks so welcoming.

    Reply
  8. Bliss

    September 19, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Some see pumpkin pie, I see cabbage rolls as the main course.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  9. kim

    September 19, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Love, love, love your front porch all styled for fall. How fun.

    Reply
  10. Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

    September 19, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Target will be sold out of those $2.50 pumpkins before I get there today cause this is gonna cause a run on the store! Classy, cute, simple, quick, and inexpensive … a perfect combo for a holiday / short term decoration. Pinning (which doesn’t help my cause to prevent the pumpkins selling out)

    Reply
  11. Jean

    September 19, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Wow, your door is gorgeous!! Love that warm wood. I’m not much of a Fall decorator myself. I wish I could find something Fall-ish I like that isn’t orange!

    Reply
    • Cindy

      October 13, 2017 at 11:49 pm

      You could do a monochromatic of white or any other color that tickles your fancy. Just paint all of your decor a color that you love! Gray, green, black or yellow and then add some fake leaves or garland…just run with it, it’s yours!!!! And BTW Kelly, your porch is inviting and cozy cute!!!!?

      Reply
      • Kelly Elko

        October 14, 2017 at 7:01 pm

        thanks so much Cindy!

        Reply
  12. sherry

    September 19, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Kelly your porch is adorable! And your music sheet pumpkin is stunning!

    Reply
  13. Thistle

    September 19, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Can I make mine pecan? I’m just sayin 🙂 Love your pumpkins…..but those urns? Seriously.

    🙂 me

    Reply
  14. Shannon Fox

    September 19, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I love your porch Kelly… every season. It’s such a treat all done up, no matter the holiday. It’s so enjoyable to get to see!! The pumpkins and mums are perfect 🙂

    Reply
  15. linda signorello

    September 19, 2012 at 11:12 am

    love the metallic colors

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      September 22, 2012 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Linda – can you believe I bought them like that!

      Reply
  16. andrea cammarata

    September 19, 2012 at 11:51 am

    your porch looks AWESOME Kelly!!!! WOW…curb appeal for sure! let me know if making a door decoration out of a rake actually stops the leaves from falling!!!! once again — your rocked your look!!!! i’ll be back to snatch this post up for one of my other decorating with a little help from my friends…you were in the first one too : ) of course! hugs…

    Reply
  17. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    September 19, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I’m in love!!!! This makes me want hot apple cider, pumpkin pie and then some red wine. So fabulous for fall!!

    Reply
  18. [email protected]

    September 19, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful porch…love the way you used the cabbage too!!…

    Reply
  19. [email protected]

    September 19, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Everything looks awesome!! I love the rake wreath! Last weekend I was also covering some of those plastic pumpkins, yours look super cool!

    Reply
  20. szinteriors

    September 19, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Honest to goodness, Kelly, you come up with the best ideas! How do you do that? Especially love your rake on the door!

    Reply
  21. Emily

    September 19, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful porch! I wish you’d come do mine next 🙂

    I’ve pinned this!

    Reply
  22. [email protected]

    September 19, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    I love your porch! It looks absolutely stunning Kelly!

    Reply
  23. Anne

    September 19, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    So cute Kelly! Love the rake, love the pumpkins, LOVE that door!!! Great job!

    Reply
  24. aimee {sixteen fourteen}

    September 20, 2012 at 7:17 am

    I love, love, love that door and your front steps! And of course, the decor is stunning {goes without saying, girl.} What kind of plants are on either side of the steps, and where did you get the planters???

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      September 20, 2012 at 7:41 am

      Aimee – Those are mums and cabbage plants. I made the planters – click on the link to see how I did it!

      Reply
  25. Lisa Goulet

    September 20, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Beautiful entry. I’m loving the rack on the door, such a cute idea. I also have that large silver lantern so thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  26. thecapeonthecorner

    September 20, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    love that. it’s all so comfortable looking, with the pinecones looking au natural all lounging out there by the lantern.

    Reply
  27. Linda @ it all started with paint

    September 20, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Look at you all decked out for fall! Looks fabulous and inviting and I think I can smell that pumpkin pie smell wafting from the door …

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  28. debbiedoos

    September 20, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Looks awesome Kelly! Absolutely awesome. I really love those pumpkins too. You dressed them up, glitzed and glammed them in the best way.

    Reply
  29. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline

    September 21, 2012 at 9:39 am

    pretty pretty! love your pumpkin planters and the metallic pumpkin stacks!

    p.s. I have a dropcloth pillow cover giveaway going on at my blog! all of the covers are perfect for fall! winner’s choice! stop on over!

    Reply
  30. Julie

    September 21, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Just so pretty Kelly…I love the lantern…I have got to try that with a pumpkin or 2, or 3…!

    Reply
  31. Rondell

    September 23, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    So neat, love the wood door and the rake!

    Reply
  32. Good Time Charlie

    September 23, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Your front porch looks mahvelous. Are you available to come style mine now too?

    Reply
  33. KCoake

    September 24, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Looks so pretty. I love your pumpkins.

    Reply
  34. Liz @ Infuse With Liz

    September 24, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Great job! Love the musical pumpkin/planters! Your topiary pumpkins look great- I like the idea of stacking them on the urns. The rake is adorable! Your presentation on the porch is wonderful! What a great look!

    Reply
  35. savedbylovecreations

    September 25, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Fantastic porch! Love the topiaries.

    Reply
  36. Vel

    September 26, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    gorgeous porch!! inlove with the musicsheet pumpkins!!!!!!!

    Reply
  37. Mary Alice Patterson

    September 27, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Your front porch looks beautiful totally ready for Fall. Love the rake on the door.
    Mary Alice

    Reply
  38. Rhonda

    September 28, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Very, very pretty! Love the touch of the rakes!

    Reply
  39. Katie Perry

    September 28, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I am so glad to see more of the stuff I love. And the ease of doing it!! They are lovely…

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      September 30, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks Katie – are you that Katie Perry?!

      Reply
  40. Honey

    September 28, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Thank you for sharing your fabulous Fall inspiration and creativity at Potpourri Friday!

    Reply
  41. Sherry

    October 4, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Fantastic! Thank you for joining me at HSH!
    Sherry

    Reply
  42. Honey

    October 4, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    You are featured today at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

    Reply
  43. Athena at Minerva's Garden

    October 4, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Such a lovely entryway you’ve created for fall, Kelly! The pumpkin stack in that gorgeous urn is so pretty! And the rake wreath–I totally love that and will have to be on the lookout for a cool old rakehead to try that out!

    Reply
  44. alison

    October 4, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Love these topiaries AND your sheet music pumpkins too!

    GREAT ideas.

    Reply
  45. No Minimalist Here

    October 13, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Hi Kelly, Your porch decorated for Fall is beautiful! I especially love the stacked pumpkins.

    Reply

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