As the vibrant colors of summer fade into the warm, rustic hues of fall, it’s the perfect time to update your home decor to reflect the new season. Creating Pool Noodle Pumpkin Towers is an ingenious and budget-friendly way to bring a festive autumn charm to your home. This DIY project not only adds a touch of whimsy and creativity but also utilizes affordable materials you might already have at home. Whether you’re getting ready for a Halloween party or simply want to embrace the cozy, inviting atmosphere of fall, these fun pumpkin towers are sure to impress.
These Pool Noodle Pumpkin Towers can beautifully accentuate your indoor spaces by placing them near entryways, in living rooms, or by the fireplace. You can create a welcoming ambiance by incorporating them into your existing fall decor. Pair them with warm-toned throw blankets, rustic wooden accents, and soft lighting to make your home feel like a cozy autumn retreat. Consider using varying heights of towers to create visual interest and depth.
Pool Noodle Pumpkin Towers
Materials
3 pool noodles (orange colored or paint them orange)
3 tomato cages
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Brown twine or thick yarn
Green felt or faux leaves
Scissors
Optional: Orange spray paint
Directions
Cut each pool noodle into segments that are roughly 4 inches in height. These will form the ‘pumpkins’ for the tower.
If your pool noodles are not orange, spray paint them and allow them to dry completely.
Take a tomato cage and invert it so that the pointed ends are facing upwards. These will act as the stems of your pumpkins.
Begin threading the pool noodle segments onto the inverted tomato cage, stacking them one on top of the other until the cage is fully covered.
Secure each segment with hot glue to ensure they stay in place.
Once the pool noodle segments are secured, wrap the top pointed ends of the tomato cage with brown twine or thick yarn to create a stem effect.
Cut out leaf shapes from the green felt or attach faux leaves around the top of the noodle segments for a realistic touch.
Repeat the process for the remaining tomato cages to create a set of towers.
Variations & Tips
To personalize your Pool Noodle Pumpkin Towers, consider experimenting with different colors of pool noodles to create a patch of uniquely colored pumpkins. You can also embellish the towers with fairy lights for an enchanting glow in the evening. For a more rustic look, use burlap ribbon instead of twine for the stems, or add small decorative gourds and pinecones around the base. If you want to add a bit of sparkle, consider using glitter spray on the pool noodles before stacking them. This DIY can be adapted to various themes or holidays by simply changing the color scheme and decorative elements.
