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Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft! (Fun Fall Decor)

September 28, 2010 By Heidi 22 Comments

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Get ready for some crafty Fall fun when you make this easy and adorable DIY Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft!

I know you’ll also loving making these cute Fall Mason Jar Candles and these lovely Cinnamon Pine Cones, too!

Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft Instructions DIY

Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft

When it comes to the Fall, I love putting up pretty decor all around my home.  I mean… living in Phoenix, the Fall feels a lot like Summer, so it helps remind me that I’m actually in a new season. 🙂

Several years ago, my youngest son brought home the CUTEST thing from school… a Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft!

And since then… I’ve been making my own to add to it for some adorable Fall Decor!

Toilet paper pumpkins are about as simple as can be to make… and will honestly take you less than 5 minutes to put together!  Talk about an EASY Fall Craft!

They’re so fun to make, and a great no sew project for the kids, too!

So are you ready for the simple step by step tutorial so you can make some, too?

Here are directions so you can make your very own cute toilet paper pumpkins…

Related: 25 Fun Fall Crafts for Adults and Kids 

DIY Toilet Paper Pumpkins

How Do You Make a Fabric Pumpkin Without Sewing?

The secret trick to these no-sew pumpkins are using a roll of toilet paper and simply tucking the ends into the hollow center of the roll.

So EASY, right?

How Do You Make a Pumpkin Out of Toilet Paper?

It’s so easy!

You’ll just need a roll of toilet paper, fabric, poly-fil stuffing, silk leaves, and a wooden stick or cinnamon sticks for the stem.

Scroll down for simple step-by-step instructions.

Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft…

Christa writes: “I made the toilet paper pumpkin and it turned out so cute.”

Amy writes: “These are so fun to make!”

Joan writes: “I have made these for years… everyone just loves them”

Pat writes: “I made these, they are so easy and cute.”

Rebecca writes: “I love how easy these are to make!”

Natasha writes: “I made these for all the teachers in pre k and also my kids’ teachers.  They really loved them.”

Kathy writes: “They’d make cute neighbor gifts”

Sherri writes: “When I made these last year, I used cinnamon sticks as stems. Gave off a slight scent perfect for the season!!”

DIY Toilet Paper Pumpkin

How Much Fabric Do You Need For a Toilet Paper Pumpkin?

Well, you’ll want a minimum of 18in x 21in to make each toilet paper pumpkin.

If you don’t have any scraps at home, you can either purchase your fabric by the yard or use some ‘Fat Quarters’.

Orange and brown cottons, patterned Fall cotton prints, and Autumn flannel or plaid are all great choices!

Toilet Paper Tube Pumpkin Craft

Supplies Needed for Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins

Here’s what you’ll need to round up…

  • 18″ x 21″ piece of Fall-patterned Cotton Fabric
  • 1 Double Roll of Toilet Paper
  • 4 – 5″ Thick Stick (or 3 cinnamon sticks)
  • Poly-Fil Fiber Fill Stuffing (or slightly crumpled paper towels or plastic grocery bags)
  • 2 Silk Leaves
  • Optional: 14″ piece of Natural Coiled Wire (usually found in the floral department of your craft store)

Toilet Paper Pumpkin with Cinnamon Sticks

How to Make Toilet Paper Pumpkins (Instructions)

Here’s what to do…

1. First, you’ll want to iron your fabric to smooth out any wrinkles.

2. Then, lay out your fabric on a table and place your toilet paper roll exactly in the center.

How to Make a Toilet Paper Pumpkin

3. Now add small bits and pieces of fiber fill around your toilet paper roll.

If you don’t have any, you can substitute slightly crumpled up paper towels, or even plastic grocery bags to add texture.

Toilet Paper Pumpkins Directions

4. It’s time to roll up your pumpkin!  Begin pulling up the fabric on one side and tucking it down into the center of the toilet paper roll.

Then continue the same process in small sections, until it’s all wrapped up.  If you find you have too much filling, just pull some out as you go.

Easy Toilet Paper Pumpkins

5. Now place your leaves near the center, and gently tuck in while pressing your stick down into the middle.

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts Pumpkins

6. You can be done at this point, or if you have naturally coiled wire, you can twist a 12″ piece into a tight coil, leaving a few inches straight at the bottom.

Then simply press it down into the center next to the stick.

So cute, isn’t it?

Toilet Paper Fabric Pumpkin

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See?  I told you they were a cinch to make!  You can even give some as sweet gifts!

So now that you know how to make Toilet Paper Pumpkins… it’s time for even more Fun Fall Crafts!

Go get inspired below…

Needle Minder Magnets DIY (How to Make Your Own in 5 Minutes)

Keep your needle handy when you’re sewing, cross stitching and embroidering with DIY Needle Minder Magnets! They’re SO quick and easy to make!

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These Fall Mason Jar Candles are absolutely adorable, the perfect easy candle craft!

Fall Mason Jar Candles Easy DIY

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Are you wondering how to dry orange slices in oven? They are so easy to make and you can use them for garlands, crafts, ornaments & more!

DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones

You won’t believe how EASY it is to create your own Cinnamon Pine Cones, and they smell AMAZING!!

I Love You to Pieces Gift in a Jar

Give some Reese’s love when you make this yummy I Love You To Pieces gift in a jar!

I Love You to Pieces Gift in a Jar Craft

25 Fun Fall Crafts (BIG List of Craft Ideas)

Get in the mood for fall with some Fun Fall Crafts.  Let craft time begin!

Fun Fall Crafts for Adults and Kids to Make

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Load up on fun Christmas Decorating Ideas using this BIG List of Christmas Decor Tips + Tricks!

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Give your home a gorgeous makeover with these Easy Designer Home Decor Tips and Tricks!

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Fun Crafts To Do that Anyone Can Enjoy! (huge list)

Feeling crafty??  It’s time to get your Craft on and get inspired to do some fun crafts!

Fun Crafts to Do at Home for Kids and Adults

So have you tried making this Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft yet?

Leave a comment and share…

Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft

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    • Christie says

      September 1, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      These are so festive and fun! I love how cute they are and it would be a fun craft! Perfect for the fall season!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 1, 2021 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks so much, Christie! Toilet paper pumpkins really do make the cutest Fall decor, and I love how quick and easy they are to make! 🙂

        Reply
    • delphine says

      September 1, 2021 at 8:14 am

      C’est sublime, merci pour ces belles réalisations
      Belle soirée

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 1, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Merci beaucoup, Delphine! 🙂 Belle soirée

        Reply
    • Darlene says

      September 2, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      I just love the pumpkins. Ive made so many still trying to figure our where to put them anf my knomes

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 22, 2020 at 11:28 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed this pumpkin craft, Darlene! Have fun finding spots for them around your home! 🙂

        Reply
    • Nerissa says

      October 18, 2013 at 6:21 am

      This is so cute especially now with it being October and all! Plus we haven’t gone pumpkin picking yet lol. Awesome project my little one will love it.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 18, 2013 at 2:19 pm

        Thanks, Nerissa… have fun creating your toilet paper pumpkins!

        Reply
    • Dawn Schrum says

      September 18, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      These are so cute and I love the idea that they can be easily stored each year because you just pull them apart and use the TP. Thank you!

      Reply
    • cheryl says

      November 4, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      Loved this craft. Especially that you dont have to leave it together when you pack it away. Today I bought fabric at Joannes to make it into a year round theme.

      Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 25, 2010 at 9:46 am

      This pumpkin idea is SO cute! I’m going to do it with my kids!
      Ok, so here’s my new fav decoration: I bought a 25 foot string of Orange Halloween lights ($2.85 at Rite-Aid), and 1.5 feet of 2 kinds of Halloween Fabric (50% off at JoAnn’s). I cut the fabric into strips about 1.5 inches wide x 6-8 inches long. My kids and I tied the strips of fabric onto the string of lights, alternating the 2 fabric patterns and then hung it up for a Halloween Swag. So cute, so fun!

      Reply
    • Bonnie Rohrer says

      October 22, 2010 at 2:39 pm

      so so cute, quick, & easy

      Reply
    • Sandra Griffin says

      October 22, 2010 at 2:23 pm

      Oh, what an adorable idea! I do believe my preschooler and I will make some of these! Thanks!

      Reply
    • Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates says

      September 30, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      That is so adorable!! And easy!

      Reply
    • Not So Average Mama says

      September 29, 2010 at 1:53 pm

      How fun, cute and easy!

      Reply
    • Leslie says

      September 29, 2010 at 11:37 am

      I love this idea. You can also cut the TP rolls in half, and make mini-pumpkins.

      Also, I use a craft grade cinnamon stick for the stem 🙂 then it smells good too!

      Reply
    • Joscelynn says

      September 29, 2010 at 10:30 am

      What a great idea! I love crafts I can do with my kids, my boys will have fun making these. Fall is my favorite time of year.

      Reply
    • Hope T says

      September 29, 2010 at 10:29 am

      This is absolutely adorable! Can’t wait to have another family craft day & make some. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    • Rhoda says

      September 29, 2010 at 9:54 am

      Sounds like a pumpkin patch will be sprouting up in my house soon!

      Reply
    • Katie says

      September 29, 2010 at 9:13 am

      This is a fantastic idea!!!! I love it.

      Reply
    • Tatom says

      September 28, 2010 at 11:34 pm

      Super Cute idea! Fall is my favorite as well.

      Reply
    • Lettricia Spell says

      September 28, 2010 at 8:40 pm

      I love this! What a great idea.

      Reply

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