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DIY Seagrass Rush Pumpkin

In: Fall Decorating Ideas & Projects

This DIY seagrass rush pumpkin is based on those cute jute pumpkins I’ve seen lately on Pinterest.

The twisted seagrass rush that I am using is mostly used for basket-making. I used it this Spring to make these garden towers…put them on your to-do list for next year’s garden because they were super cute and held up perfectly all season long!

The rush comes in a big coil from Amazon so I had plenty leftover so when I saw the jute pumpkins on Pinterest… I had an a-ha moment!!

Step 1.

  I started by wrapping the seagrass rush loosely around the length of my hand and cut 4 bundles that length.

seagrass rush

Then added them to a bucket of very hot water that had ½ a bottle of orange Rit fabric dye and let it sit overnight.

I wanted to color my rush but this project would look great leaving them the natural color!! I was just feeling extra!!

If you want to leave the rush the natural color you still need to soak it in a bucket of warm water for at least an hour to soften/loosen it up so it is pliable and easy to work with.

In the morning I removed the bunches of the seagrass rush and gave them a quick rinse and patted them dry with an old towel.

Step 2.

Rewrap the bundles of the rush around the length of your hand again. Then gather the bunch together.

Secure them with a small piece of the rush or jute. Cut off the excess.

Step 3.

Once I made the 4 bundles I took a long piece of the seagrass and ran it through the center of the bundles to secure them all together. Tie them tightly!

Step 4.

Fan out the seagrass rush to form the pumpkin.

DIY Pumpkin

Step 5.

I bundled together a few small pieces of a branch and pushed them down into the center of the pumpkin.

seagrass rush pumpkin

I also made DIY Pine Cone Pumpkins to use in my Fall tablescape

Seagrass Rush Pumpkin

Please check out how I used this pretty seagrass rush pumpkin on my Autumn table!

Seagrass Rush Pumpkin

Jennifer Howard

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By: Jennifer Howard · In: Fall Decorating Ideas & Projects · Tagged: diy, fall diy, pumpkins

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  1. Felicia says

    October 8, 2021 at 7:21 am

    Love love LOVE this idea! Thanks so much for sharing! Did you use 2.25-2.75mm, 3-3.5mm or 4.5-5mm?

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    • Jennifer Howard says

      October 10, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Good question…I’m going to go check my Amazon hold on…6/32″ and here’s the one I bought. https://amzn.to/3iNSRSP

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