An Easy Sherpa Pumpkin Hack
Hello friends! I have a super easy, quick and affordable pumpkin craft for you today. Do you love all the sherpa pumpkins that have popped up all over the place in the last couple of years? Me too! Well, I’m here to show you how to make one yourself with just a few supplies. Let’s get busy with this super easy sherpa pumpkin hack.
Not only is this DIY super easy but you can find the supplies at the Dollar Tree. An easy, affordable and adorable seasonal decor project the best. Please join me as we get crafty!
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The Inspiration Behind the Sherpa Pumpkin Hack
If you’ve been here longer than a hot minute, then you know I love a good Dollar Tree craft and DIY. While I was shopping at a local DT a few weeks ago for various projects, I walked past an end cap with hats and socks and mittens….and…and…. this little beanie hat just gave me all the sherpa vibes, and I had a light bulb moment. I already had foam pumpkin forms in my cart so this was the perfect coat for one of them to become a little sherpa pumpkin buddy. And here we are.
How To Make a Sherpa Pumpkin with Dollar Tree Items
Supplies
- Foam Pumpkin
- Sherpa Beanie Hat
- 3 Wine Corks
- Yarn
Tools
- Craft Knife
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue Gun Glue Sticks
- Silicone Finger Protectors
- Scissors
Crafting Pro Tip: Read all the instructions through once and then re-read everything again. This way, you are familiar with everything you need and know what to expect.
Instructions
- Read all the instructions and assemble the necessary supplies & tools
- Plug in hot glue gun to warm up
- Remove stem from foam pumpkin using craft knife
- Cut pom pom off beanie hat
- Insert Pumpkin into hat with bottom of pumpkin sitting on the inside of the top of the hat
- Pull edges of hat around pumpkin tucking ends into stem hole of pumpkin, using hot glue gun to adhere it in place
- Measure distance from stem hole all the way around bottom of pumpkin back to the other side of stem hole
- Cut 4 pieces of yarn to the measurement from above
- Using hot glue gun attach yarn starting in stem hole going under pumpkin and attaching on opposite side of stem hole
- Repeat above step using all yarn pieces to create ribbing around pumpkin equally spaced
- Insert a wine cork into stem hole to seal everything; use a mallet if necessary to make it flush to the pumpkin
- Cut one cork in half and another on a slant
- Using glue gun adhere both cork shapes together to form a stem shape
- Using chenille yarn wrap entire cork form, starting at the bottom and using hot glue gun to adhere along the way, covering cork all the way to the top end
- Once glue on cork stem is cured, hot glue to top of cork inserted inside pumpkin
- Voila! Enjoy your adorable sherpa pumpkin
Tips & Thoughts
This little sherpa pumpkin hack from the Dollar Tree is so cute plus easy to make. For less than $3 you can make one too. If you don’t have a Dollar Tree near you, I have included other options in the shopping section below.
Thrift stores are also great resources for beanies. A sweater beanie would be a great choice to make a super cute little sweater pumpkin. I chose a neutral color beanie, but you could also use Fall colors. Use whatever speaks to you and fits your decor aesthetic. Make it yours.
Closing Thoughts
I only have a few more fall projects left for the season before I turn all my attention to Christmas time. I do love the Thanksgiving holiday, and want to give it the attention it deserves. Are you team Thanksgiving or team Christmas or caught somewhere in the middle? Lol. I get it. I’m always conflicted during this time of year. But it’s all fun!
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy Sherpa pumpkin hack. Today is my birthday, and I appreciate every single one of you being here and spending my special day with me. See you next time friends. Au revoir!
Shopping the Look
- White Foam Pumpkins
- Sweater Beanies
- Orange Sweater Beanie
- Glue Gun
- Glue Gun Glue Sticks
- Silicone Finger Protectors
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Hi MaryJo! I adore pumpkins and making them with Dollar Tree items is so cost-effective! This turned out so cute! I would have never thought to use a beanie hat! Pinning now!
The beanie hat makes this so easy. Next year I might try a cable knit sweater beanie. I’m so glad you liked it. XO- MJ
What a cute idea! I love it! Visiting from Happiness is Homemade.
I’m so glad you like it Amy. I think it’s pretty cute too. Thanks for visiting! XO- MJ
This is adorable! I love anything sherpa these days. I might have to try and make these for our guests at Thanksgiving this year. I have so much to do before company comes haha. The good news is we are having our carpets cleaned this week so at least that is one thing we can check off the list!
I’m so glad you liked it. It’s such a great feeling to check things off your list, right? Happy Thanksgiving! XO- MJ
MaryJo, this is absolutely darling!! I love it. Pinning to save and share. Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #52 linkup. We hope to see you back sharing more during our linkup #53. (It will be on a holiday schedule, open Dec. 2 – Jan. 2 while we take a break during the week of Thanksgiving.)
Thanks so much Jennifer. I appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your well deserved break and Happy Thanksgiving.