3. Dried Pressed Floral Pumpkins
Bring the delicate beauty of a spring garden into your autumn decor with pressed flower pumpkins. This craft works best on smooth, white pumpkins such as the “Baby Boo” or “Lumina” varieties, which act as a clean, stark canvas. Spend an afternoon pressing colorful pansies, delicate ferns, orange cosmos, and vibrant autumn leaves between the pages of a heavy book. Once your botanical elements are flat and dry, plan your design on the surface of the pumpkin. Using a soft paintbrush, apply a thin layer of matte Mod Podge to a small section of the pumpkin, gently press the dried flower or leaf onto the wet glue, and carefully smooth out any air bubbles from the center outward. Seal the entire pumpkin with another generous layer of Mod Podge to protect the delicate flora. The result is an ethereal, romantic centerpiece that feels both vintage and modern.