I asked Jody to make this Dryer Vent Fall Pumpkin craft for me because it reminds me of someone special in my life. When I was about 13 years old, there was a teacher that took me under her wing at school. I helped her set up her classroom, go visit some kids that had struggles, and even deliver items we had collected for donations. She was a wonderful woman who made a huge impact on me and my life.
One day right before school started, we stopped by her house after making some deliveries, and she showed me this fun craft she was making to sell at the local arts and crafts fair the following month. It was an adorable pumpkin centerpiece made from dryer vents. I went home and made a few with my mom. So now every time I see one, I think of her. I am so glad that Jody enjoyed making these for us and now I’ll let her share how to make one of your own!
Dryer Vent Fall Pumpkin
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Supplies:
orange spray paint
craft moss
thick stick from the yard
wire cutters
Stretch out dryer vent to full length, for easier painting I clipped either end on a pant hanger and hung it from a tree.
Spray a light coat over length of the vent to give it a good tack coat, dry for 5 minutes.
Apply 2-3 additional coats to cover well-Don’t worry if you miss a few spots, you can give it a final touch up after assembling.
Dry for 1 hour.
Cut dryer vent into desired length to make a pumpkin as large or small as you want, you can get an idea by drawing the vent coil into a circle. You will need wire cutters to cut through the wire coiling through the vent.
With a hot glue gun apply a quick generous bead of glue halfway around one side, press the other end into it and hold in place until cook with clothespins. Repeat on the other half.
At this point if you have foil showing you can touch it up with paint again. Let it dry completely before adding the final touches. Adjust the coils to create a good shape for your pumpkin.
Place a generous amount of hot glue in the center of the top of pumpkin and press short stick into it for a stem. You may wish to add a bit more around it to secure.
Top with moss to give it a bit more texture, imitate leaves, and make it a bit more realistic (maybe a little bit country).
I did not shop around much, my dryer vent cost about $11, you can probably find it cheaper especially if you look for coupons to Home Depot and other stores through CouponSherpa.com. Since I was able to make three pumpkins from one I thought it was still a great value for such a cute DIY. I just love how it turned out, I gave one to my mother in law, and another to a friend but you could create a pretty grouping of them for yourself on a mantle or table.
As you can see, this is a wonderful easy craft just in time for Halloween! This can be done with help from your kids, and use as a table centerpiece, gift for teachers or displayed on your mantle!
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[email protected] Interior Frugalista says
How creative! Love these and pinning.
Shayla Martin says
Absolutely love this! Pinning, thanks so much for sharing!
Iris Gonzalez says
It’s very nice idea.
Noa Ambar Regev says
I love the way you used the dryer vent, the outcome looks great! (pinned!)
Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says
I found your site through the Mix it Up Mondays link party. This is so creative, I pinned and tweeted it!
Laurie says
I love this! Thank you for sharing with us at the Brag About It Link Party!
Hannah says
Wow this is adorable! I totally want to make some for my porch!
Valerie says
Wow this is so creative and pretty!
Karen says
This is just genius! I have never seen this done before and I love it!
Thank you so much for sharing at Something to Talk About!
Karen
Katie says
Thanks for stopping by!!! We love your party!
CD Loken says
Oh my goodness! What a creative idea! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Thank you so much for sharing at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! I’m definitely pinning to our favorite’s board!
Cyndee says
I love this!! Can’t wait to go get some dryer hose to do this! Thanks for sharing on Idea Box!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Love the idea. & it turned out so cute!
Alayna @AlaynasCreations says
Those are cute! And what a nice back story for the project. Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty link party.
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
What a creative idea – I love it!! Pinning this, and probably whipping up a few this fall!
Katie says
It is so easy and fun! Thanks for stopping by!
[email protected] says
Love this! Thanks for linking up with us! Come back tomorrow to Work It Wednesday and see if you were featured.:-) Xo
Katie says
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jamie says
What a great idea!!! Plus, it’s inexpensive to make and you could put them anywhere…I love it!
Katie says
They are super cheap and fun to make! Thanks for stopping by!
Melissa Vera says
Just wanted to let you know this post was picked as one of the features on the #HomeMattersParty. You can find it at https://adventuresfrugalmom.com/home-matters-linky-party-53/. Make sure to grab the I was featured button for your sidebar.
Katie says
Thanks so much for including us!!!
Audrey says
This is absolutely inspired! Congrats on your #HomeMattersParty feature.
Jamie says
What a great idea. I think I have a spare dryer vent on the top shelf in out laundry room!
Karren Haller says
This is so creative, it is perfect and appreciate that you have shared on Friday Features Linky Party this week.
Wishing you a great weekend!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
What a fun idea! Pinned!
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance says
Hi Jody, Thanks so much for sharing with us at What to do Weekends! I love your sweet Pumpkins! Sucha cute idea! Pinned and featuring you tonight @ Shoestring Elegance. So glad you joined the party! Happy, almost, weekend!
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance
Ellen @ If It Brings You Joy says
Hi Katie,
I love your pumpkin project. Repurposing projects are my favorite DIY projects. Thank you for contributing it to my roundup post that includes lots of great DIY Halloween decorating projects like yours. I’m sure my readers will appreciate your tutorial. Much appreciation.