Are you excited for Fall decorating?!
Grab some spray paint and let’s transform some inexpensive items into a fun centerpiece for your table this Fall that won’t break the bank. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to spend a ton of money on seasonal dÊcor since you’ll only be using it for a month or two.
I recently picked up some dollar store pumpkins, leaf garlands, and two of those pumpkin candy pails from the thrift store for 69Âĸ each. My strategy was to spray paint all the items the same color for a more uniform and stylish look, and I’m LOVING the results!
Spray Painted Table Centerpiece
Supplies Needed:
- Any Dollar Store, Thrift Store, and/or things you already own to update and re-purpose (plastic pumpkins and garland shown)
- Spray Paint (I used and LOVE this Gold Metallic Spray Paint by Rust-Oleum)
Directions: Protect a well ventilated area with paper or some type of cover. Spray pumpkins, and garland with desired spray paint color. (The biggest tip with spray paint is to make sure you’re not spraying too close to the object, and take your time to do a few thinner coats of paint letting each dry in between. This will avoid runny paint.)
WARNING: Spray painting things is FUN and gets addicting.
After the paint is dry, have fun arranging and stacking pumpkins on your table. Fill the larger candy pails will plants or flowers if desired. (The plants pictured are just inexpensive greenery found at IKEA. I use them for every season!)
I’m enjoying my festive table and love the fact it didn’t cost a ton of money.
Do you have any budget friendly Fall decorating tips? Let us know in the comments!
Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 small kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.
MrsFelix1004 says:
Love it! I think the gold colors allow it to look more fall than just Halloween.
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
I agree! thanks for the the nice comment. đ
Lisa says:
This is so pretty, I love it!
Thanks for the idea ; )
Evan says:
Super cute & oh so crafty!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Evan!!
Clarissa says:
Omg I love it!!!!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Clarissa!
Laura says:
SO love Fall and SO ready for Fall crafties!! đ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Me too Laura! đđ
T says:
I went to the dollar store and found so much fall decor, lots of floral and pumpkins. Can’t believe all the stuff they had. Really wish I went there first before I spent so much at Joann’s on fall decor
Tammy says:
That is so cute! đ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Tammy!
Dd says:
Adorable! Where did you find your dining table? I love it!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks DD – A retail store called DownEast Home. They sell discount pottery barn and restoration hardware đđ
Jennine says:
Oh nice, I’ll have to check it out! Looks like I have one less than 20min away, sweet!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Oh my gosh it’s my favorite! Enjoy đ
Trixy says:
Great idea! đđŧđđŧđđŧ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Trixy!!
sara says:
I love this!!!!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Sara!
Karen says:
What a beautiful centerpiece! Love it.
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Karen!
Christie says:
Very pretty. Great idea.
Lauren says:
I used the same pumpkins and drilled some small holes in the bottom to use as Halloween planters for my mums! I also used a couple of candy bowls for the same thing! We got so many compliments!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
That’s awesome Lauren! đ
babymair says:
Thx so much for this idea.I cant wait to do this project with my two boys. Im going to let them write there names on it , they will b mini candy dishes .they will lv it .!!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Oh how fun! Have a great time â¤ī¸
Krista says:
I can’t find any plastic pumpkin pales anywhere. I literally went to 2 dollar trees, Walmart, target, Kmart, and dollar general and no one has ones like the ones in the picture. I need to find ASAP!!!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Mine are actually from Goodwill -.69
They had a huge bin of just these buckets đ
Hope that helps!
Laura says:
Same here! They’re still trying to get rid of all the back to school items. Our Dollar Tree stores even have all the Fall stuff out but not the plastic pumpkins âšī¸. The search is on!!
Lisa C. says:
I got mine through Target, online. Maybe try online? đ
JA says:
I’m not ready for fall just yet. But I’m going to remember this post. I love the gold leaf garland. Would be pretty in a door wreath!đđ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Great idea! The leaves turn out so cool. đ
Elena says:
Great idea! Thanks!
Gretchen says:
I use my JoAnns 50% coupons to stock up on spray paint – they have a good selection at around $7-$8 – so $3.50 – $4 a can, IDK if its cheeper somewhere else.
Erin says:
Basic colors can be cheaper at Walmart, but I typically buy unusual colors at craft stores, too. I think A.C. Moore might be a bit cheaper than Joann but it’s been a while since I’ve purchased spray paint there. Lowes prices aren’t terrible if memory serves. If anyone else has ideas, I’d love to hear them. I paint everything!
lily says:
The small pumpkins (not the pails) are they $1 each? Im having a halloween themed wedding and looking for small pumpkins to place around the tables. Would live to try this idea
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Yes! Those small ones are $1- I actually thought about how cute those would be for a fall wedding. Congrats! đ
Sally says:
Love!!! Thanks Lina!!! đ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Sure- and thanks Sally!
Bonn says:
Great idea!!!
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Bonn!
Princess says:
I really love this idea. Thank you, and I love spray painting decor because when I change my color scheme all I have to do is spray paint stuff my new color/colors (especially in my bathrooms).
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Great- and thanks for the nice comment!
Heather C. says:
Love this!!! And you’re right… Spray painting IS addicting! đ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Yep! Thanks Heather! đ
Autumn says:
Love the idea! Also, love your dining room table, where did you get it from? I have been looking around for a farmhouse table.
Donna G. says:
Love it! I, too, am addicted to spray paint. Some many things can be updated with a simple can of spray paint–nothing is safe from me and my paint! The Ikea plants are my favorites–I have them all around the house–so inexpensive.
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
Thanks Donna!
Laura says:
What about spray painting styrofoam, it kinda deteriorates after I spray painted them, (the small pumpkins) any tips?
Wendi says:
Did you spray the inside of the pumpkin buckets too? If not, how did you protect the insides from paint? Thanks for the great decorating idea! I hope mine comes out as cute as yours! đ
Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) says:
I sprayed in around the inside edges but not really well knowing I was going to put greenery inside that would cover. Hope that helps. Have fun!
Tracey says:
Great idea! I also use those pumpkin buckets in the flower bed. I just drill a hole in the bottom, add a solar light stake, add the light, and presto! Glows all night and no candles needed.