Mod Podge Pumpkins with Burlap Leaves

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Get ready to make beautiful fall inspired faux pumpkins with burlap leaves. Creating these pumpkins is so simple and turns out beautifully. The fall colors on the white painted faux pumpkin would be a gorgeous fall centerpiece in your home. You only need a few supplies to turn these pumpkins into something spectacular! And the best part, you can use these decorations year after year as they are faux pumpkins.

 

Project Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Apply Mod Podge® to a white painted faux pumpkin. I spray painted my pumpkins white the night before crafting.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Burlap Leaves step 1
Step
2

Press the burlap leaf onto the area of faux pumpkin that you applied Mod Podge®. Use the foam brush or finger tip to press the leaf onto the pumpkin to make sure it sticks. You might need to add a little extra Mod Podge® to make sure the leaf sticks to the grooves of pumpkin.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Burlap Leaves step 2
Step
3

After the leaves are dry, apply a top coat of Mod Podge® with a foam brush. Allow to dry completely before you display.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Burlap Leaves step 3
Step
4

Be sure to check out all of the ways you can decorate a pumpkin using simple supplies and Mod Podge®. We've rounded up our 5 Mod Podge Pumpkin Ideas to dress up the simple orange pumpkin for some creative Halloween decor ideas using faux pumpkins.

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