Get ready for some crafty Fall fun when you make this easy and adorable DIY Toilet Paper Pumpkin Craft!
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…
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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!!”
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!
Supplies Needed for Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins
- 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)
How to Make Toilet Paper Pumpkins (Instructions)
First, you’ll want to iron your fabric to smooth out any wrinkles.
Then, lay out your fabric on a table and place your toilet paper roll exactly in the center.
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.
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.
Now place your leaves near the center, and gently tuck in while pressing your stick down into the middle.
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?
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Christie says
These are so festive and fun! I love how cute they are and it would be a fun craft! Perfect for the fall season!
Heidi says
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! 🙂
delphine says
C’est sublime, merci pour ces belles réalisations
Belle soirée
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup, Delphine! 🙂 Belle soirée
Darlene says
I just love the pumpkins. Ive made so many still trying to figure our where to put them anf my knomes
Heidi says
I’m so glad you enjoyed this pumpkin craft, Darlene! Have fun finding spots for them around your home! 🙂
Nerissa says
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.
Heidi says
Thanks, Nerissa… have fun creating your toilet paper pumpkins!
Dawn Schrum says
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!
cheryl says
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.
Michelle says
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!
Bonnie Rohrer says
so so cute, quick, & easy
Sandra Griffin says
Oh, what an adorable idea! I do believe my preschooler and I will make some of these! Thanks!
Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates says
That is so adorable!! And easy!
Not So Average Mama says
How fun, cute and easy!
Leslie says
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!
Joscelynn says
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.
Hope T says
This is absolutely adorable! Can’t wait to have another family craft day & make some. Thanks for the idea!
Rhoda says
Sounds like a pumpkin patch will be sprouting up in my house soon!
Katie says
This is a fantastic idea!!!! I love it.
Tatom says
Super Cute idea! Fall is my favorite as well.
Lettricia Spell says
I love this! What a great idea.