2. Gothic Velvet Pumpkins with Metallic Filigree
Step away from the traditional bright orange plastic pumpkins and embrace a moody, Victorian-inspired aesthetic. Creating velvet pumpkins is surprisingly simple and yields an incredibly luxurious result. You can use rich, jewel-toned velvet fabric in shades of emerald green, deep amethyst, midnight blue, and charcoal gray. Wrap the fabric around polyester fiberfill stuffing, pulling it tight and securing it at the top with heavy-duty thread. For a realistic touch, use real dried pumpkin stems salvaged from last year’s harvest or purchased online, securing them with hot glue. Elevate this craft further by draping metallic gold or silver filigree trim, lace appliques, or delicate chain links around the curves of the pumpkins, giving them an antique, heirloom quality that looks stunning on a fireplace mantel.