DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Transform your home into a farmhouse with this DIY wooden pumpkin sign, featuring a rustic tin cutout, buffalo plaid ribbon and a jute stem. This sign is perfect to nestle among your fall farmhouse décor or near your fireplace to create a fall feel in your home. 

Project Time
30 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use a pencil and ruler to mark off 2” sections on the Wood Pumpkin Decor.   

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 1
Step
2

Tape every other section off with Colorful Masking Tape, lining up the tape with the marked lines. 

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 2
Step
3

Paint or stain the different sections with acrylic paint or wood stain. Pull off the tape once the paint and stain are dry. 

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 3 part 1
DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 3 part 2
Step
4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining sections making sure to allow time for the paint and stain to dry before removing the tape. 

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 4
Step
5

Use hot glue to glue on a Galvanized Metal Gather Cutout and a length of Black & White Buffalo Plaid Ribbon tied in a knot on to the pumpkin.  Wrap the stem of the pumpkin with Jute Cording, using hot glue to hold it in place. 

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 5
Step
6

DIY home décor accents as eye-catching as this act as statement pieces while pairing perfectly with other autumn hues. 

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 6
Step
7

Complete your fall décor with even more DIY ideas!  Be sure to check out all of our Fall Farmhouse Kitchen Decorating Ideas here

 

DIY Gather Painted Wood Pumpkin step 7

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