This cute wood DIY wood pumpkin cutout is my way of saying I’d like to boycott the hot weather and move on!
I know we are still in August, and yes I made a wood pumpkin. Our temps are hovering at about 100 degrees with lots of humidity every day. It’s been brutal.
This month’s Power Tool Challenge Team theme is One Board. I made my easy DIY Wood Pumpkin Cutout from a six-foot piece of 1″x 4″ board.
Consider this my rain dance of sorts, if I build a wood pumpkin, fall will come soon.
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Supplies needed to make a DIY Wood Pumpkin Cutout
- 1 – 6 foot 1″ x 4″ board
- jigsaw
- sander
- nail gun (optional)
- paint
- ruler or combination square
Use your jigsaw to cut 4 pieces at 12″ each. Cut another at about 10″. Split the 10″ piece in half like I show below.
Since this piece was narrow I clamped it in my work bench so I wouldn’t need to get my fingers close to the jigsaw. It would be OK to use a 4″ piece in this part and just skip this step if you want super easy.
I attached the cut pieces to the back of my board with a little glue and nail gun. If you don’t have a nail gun, screws or a plain old hammer and nails would work fine too 🙂
I got to try out my new Ryobi One + cordless drill for this project, and Wow! I loved the easy to use features! It made it easy to cut my DIY wood pumpkin into its shape.
I tried making a paper template to use for this project and finally realized it was easier to just round the sides a bit, cut a few dips in the bottom and then round the top after I cut a section for the stem.
The charm of this project is in the imperfection. Last I smoothed the edges with my handheld orbital sander.
I like to paint both sides of my projects so they look tidy:) I think I’ll eventually hang this on my front door so I added hanging hardware. Mostly because you know what happens when we think we’ll come back to do something later…
…yup, it doesn’t get done 😉
I know it’s not time to hang this outside now, and my neighbors would surely think I was the crazy lady down the street if I were to start putting out my fall decor. But you have to admit, it is cute and doesn’t it make you want cooler temps and colorful fall decor too?
Or do you think I’m the crazy blogging lady who puts out her decor too soon? Share below in comments, It’s OK if you do!
Pin my Easy Wood Pumpkin Cutout on Pinterest!
If you’re not ready for pumpkins, you may like some of my other themed projects
Twin Headboard Bench with Storage Shelves
Like I mentioned earlier, It’s time for our monthly challenge of the Power Tool Challenge Team. As always, our team didn’t disappoint. Take a look below at the super creative projects they all created using only 1 piece of wood!
Our team comes together each month to inspire our readers and share lots of ways power tools can be used in home decor, crafts, holiday decor and of course home improvement and more. To me, the best part of using a power tool is the freedom it brings and the creative possibilities that come with each new skill. I hope our projects inspire you to pick up a power tool and have some fun too.
Scroll Saw Wooden Basket by Kim Six Fix
Easy DIY Picture Frames by Domestically Speaking
DIY Wood Letter Jewelry Hanger by Designs By Studio C
Circle Back Kids Chair Plans by Her Tool Belt
Easy Wood Pumpkin Cutout by H2OBungalow (That’s me!)
DIY Pizza Bread Board by Refresh Restyle
Small Step Stool by My Repurposed Life
DIY Glue Gun Holder by Virginia Sweet Pea
DIY Wooden Movie Projector by Thrift Diving
Vanessa says
I love and so happy you shared at Dishing it and Digging it link party. Thank you and looking forward to meeting up with you in the fall.
Wendi says
Hi Vanessa, So glad you like my pumpkin 🙂 I’m looking forward to finally meeting you too!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
As someone who lives in the most northernly metropolitan city in North America, I’ll gladly take that heat off your hands!!! We have already reached single digit temps (Celcius) in the early morning hours and I refuse to wear a coat in August. While I LOVE your adorable pumpkin – this girl is just not ready to look at Fall just yet because that means the white stuff will soon follow.
Wendi says
Marie… I totally understand.. we each get the extremes in weather. As much as I think falling snow is beautiful, it would be tough to live in as much of it as you do! Hmmmnn, single digits in August? Ouch! Thanks so much for stopping by & looking forward to catching up with you soon!
Christine says
I’ve got so much scrap wood, I am printing this to remind me to get rid of some it! Love this idea. Thanks for joining us at the DI & DI Link Party, we loved having you!
Wendi says
Hi Christine & thank you! Doesn’t it feel good to have a creative plan to use something from the scrap pile? It kind of justifies having it:) Thanks so much for your visit and I loved your party:)
Linda says
Hello Wendi, such an awesome project and so creative. I admire your skills. My hubby usually does all of the woodworking in is household. Fall is around the corner. Everyday is thinking of fall projects. Thanks so much for sharing your creative pumpkin at DI&DI.
Wendi says
Hi Linda and thank you for stopping by:) Finding easy projects and ways to use my scrap pile are always a winner to me. It kind of justifies maintaining my growing pile of wood:) I love fall projects even though we don’t get a “real” fall!
TwoPlusCute says
This challenge is so fun for me. I love seeing doable projects and this pumpkin is cute AND right on time for autumn. 😀
Wendi says
Hi there TPC! Thank you! I really want to show how useful power tools are and how basic skills go such a long way with a little creativity This months challenge was pretty awesome. Everyone shared something amazing. Glad you like my pumpkin. I really wanted to make a giant one for the porch but had to think about storing it in our packed garage! So the tabletop version won out:) Have a fantastic week:)
Vanessa says
Wendi,
What a great and fun project. Woo Hoo! I love it and I was thinking about making something like this and now I know an easy way. Happy I stopped by and I am having that great link party today I hope you can link this great project up. Have a great week. Let’s plan to meet up in the fall for sure. I love the Hyde Park area or I can meet you anywhere in Tampa.
Wendi says
Hi Vanessa thank you. It is an easy project, and I made it from my scrap pile which was even better:) I’d love a meet up! Let’s keep in touch and soon as the heat let’s up plan an outing! Thanks so much for your visit and I’m off to find your party:)
Cindy says
Wendi, I love your pumpkin. I will go back and look at the other neat projects too. WOW…If I thought for one minute that making a pumpkin would HELP these hot temps we are having, girlfriend, I’d make 10 of them! LOL! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Janet says
Hi….love the pumpkins.Do you have a pattern for the pumpkins?
Wendi says
Hi Janet, I printed one out to use and then decided not to use it because I was running out of time on this project. Here’s how I did this one. I cut & rounded the sides first, added a few curves on the bottom, cut the stem and then brought the top of the sides into the stem area. I’ll send you a file in email of what I printed out, it’s in an 8×10 size. If you needed it larger just blow it up at blockposters.com for free. 🙂 Have fun & I want to see your pumpkin when you make one! Thanks so much for your visit!
handmade by amalia says
Like! And the polka dots are a brilliant touch.
Amalia
xo
Wendi says
Hi Amalia! Thank you 🙂 I’ll let you in on a little secret about the polka dots…I was going to add words to the pumpkin, something about fall. I just changed laptops and didn’t have my Silhouette software set up on the new one to make the stencil, so last minute I decided to fill it in with polka dots. I actually really like polka dots too. Thanks so much for your note and visit!
Patty says
Your pumpkin is so cute, I love it, it really would be cute hanging on my brick wall on the front porch.
I’m with you I am ready for some cooler dryer weather. This has been the hottest and wettest summer we have had in several years.
Our falls are so beautiful and it is my favorite season, I just hate what follows, but your weather will still be beautiful, how about renting that hammock out for the winter haha!!
Wendi says
Hi Patty! Thank you… I knew I was putting my pumpkin out a bit early, but like you I’m really over this summer’s weather. We’ve had huge thunder storms almost everyday as well, just enough to keep us off the water and inside:( I can imagine your falls are spectacular! That we don’t have, and I really miss the colorful trees. Great idea on renting out the hammock! LOL Have a fabulous weekend!
Patty says
I get 1st squatters rights, oops I mean 1st chance to rent the hammock.
Wendi says
Yes you do, Patty! That hammock is going to be awesome as soon as the weather cools down and it’s bearable outside. I’ll save you a mango margarita too:)
Patty says
I’m there!!
Jody says
I knew the pumpkin was yours. So cute. I am worn out from the heat but summer went way to fast.
Wendi says
Hi Jody! That’s hilarious..does that mean I’m predictable or I have my own style? LOL I agree, summer did go by fst and I love summer, just not the heat we get in August! Hope you are doing well:) Thanks for visiting!
gail says
Wendi,
If I thought it would bring cooler weather, I’d make a field of diy wood pumpkins! I’m so tired of the heat.
Your project turned out so cute, I love the polka dots. Thanks for all of your hard work putting together our power tool challenge each month.
gail
Wendi says
Hi Gail…Can I come and make a field of pumpkins with you? How fun that would be! Even if we were crazy hot, we’d have good time! Thanks on the polka dots, I had a graphic I wanted to add but my Silhouette software wasn’t transferred to my new Mac yet and so I went the quick way…you can’t go wrong with polka dots! LOL Thank you for joining every month! I love our group and the creativeness everyone shares!!
Sandi Allen says
Love this! Thanks for the tutorial !
Wendi says
Hi Sandi! Thank you 🙂 When you see how easy it is to make one of these, why go buy them, right? So glad you enjoyed my project and thanks for taking a moment to leave me a nice note!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
So cute Wendi – so ready for FALL!
Wendi says
Hi Maryann and thank you!! You know I’m ready for fall this year:)
Amy says
Your pumpkin turned out so cute! Yay for Fall decor and dreaming of cooler temps 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Amy & thank you! I know it’s easy to think of cooler weather here when we don’t get the snow and cold you guys get. Fall decor and fall colors are always fun to decorate with though… Thanks so much for your visit!
DeDe Designed Decor says
I love it! I wanted to make these this year for my front porch! Now to get to work on the Fall decorating!
Wendi says
Hi Dede!! I think a really big set of these on a front porch would look awesome! I’d considered making this one big and then had to think about how I’d store it! Lucky you with a front porch 🙂 Thanks so much for your visit & hope you can make the next round!!
Cher @ Designs by Studio C says
That is a fabulous way to boycott the heat and I am with you on that one! The pumpkin looks great – bring on Fall!
Wendi says
Hi Cher! Thanks, I had fun with this round, it was fun to think simple and inexpensive too. Yes…I say let’s bring on the fall weather! Thanks so much for your visit…