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How to Make a Pretty Harvest Tree

Although we still have a few weeks to go, I can definitely feel fall in the air today! I’ve barely started decorating but I decided I needed a fun little project to help me let go of the passing summer. So… lets make a pretty harvest tree together!

I love welcoming in a new season with a decoration that’s brand new too. While checking my craft bins earlier this week and hoping for some inspiration, I found a floral styrofoam cone still in its wrapping. I’ve used them in the past to make tabletop Christmas trees so I thought a fall themed tree might be fun to try.

Digging further into the bin, I found leaves, pine cones, and several fall picks. Bingo! Grabbing a few bags of mini pumpkins as well, I went to town! I loved the end result so I thought I’d share it with you today in case you’d like to make a pretty harvest tree of your very own!

Fall Tree Supply List

  • 9 inch Floral styrofoam cone
  • 8-10 fall picks
  • 2 bags of mini pumpkins and gourds
  • 1 bag of 2- 2 ½ inch pumpkins
  • 1 bag of fall leaves
  • Small piece of cardboard
  • Wire Cutters
  • Glue Gun
  • Small strand of Fairy lights (20 to 30 lights)

Step 1 – Getting Started

Using your wire cutters, trim each part of the picks leaving a 1 to 1 ½ inch stem.

Tip: Choose picks that have numerous parts to them. I found several last year that had pumpkins, pip berries, and leaves. Three or more elements on one pick will go a long way to fill in your harvest tree.

Step 2 – Adding Fall Picks

Starting at the bottom, add your picks intermittently all the way around the base. Add another staggered layer 1 ½ inches above the first row. Continue adding rows to the top of the cone.

Tip: Add a dot of glue to each stem before poking it into the styrofoam for extra strength.

Step 3 – Adding Fall Elements

Using your glue gun, add pine cones, leaves, pumpkins, gourds, and acorns to fill in the spaces between the picks. As you work your way up, your harvest tree should be starting to take shape! Set aside smaller elements to use as filler in the next step.

Tip: Choose your prettiest pumpkin to crown your finished tree.

Step 4 – Adding Fillers

Turning your tree, check for noticeable bare spots. Use smaller elements as filler to these areas.

Tip: Leaves can be folded to fit in just about anywhere.

Step 5 – Finishing the Crown and Base

Starting again at the bottom of your tree, glue leaves to cover the styrofoam below your first row of picks. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit the circumference of the tree and glue it to the bottom. Crown your tree with a small pumpkin.

Tip: Lightly spray a clear sealer on your tree. This will keep the pip berries from fading.

I love my harvest tree but there’s just one more step to follow before it’s complete.

Step 6 – Light it Up

The final touch to make your harvest tree a new fall favorite is to light it up. A single small strand of battery operated fairy lights will do nicely.

All that’s left to do is to decide where your new harvest tree will go. I’m working on that right now…

No need to decide today! I will be jumping into a full on fall decorating mode soon enough and there will be a place for it. Taking less than 20 minutes to put together, I know it will be a favorite for years to come. I fully intend to make a second one as a gift for someone special. I love a quick and easy project!

Depending on where you live, a quick trip to the Dollar Tree or Walmart will get you everything you need. Maybe you even have a few bottomless craft bins like I do and can find it all right there. I am aware, however, that there are those who are experiencing new lockdowns or simply feel better shopping from home. I’ve added this section with you in mind. 

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and I am looking forward to seeing you again soon! Before you leave be sure to check out my latest post Kick Off Fall With A New Autumn Printable.

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39 Replies to “How to Make a Pretty Harvest Tree”

    1. Thanks so much Rebecca! Our daughter is here visiting from San Diego this week and has claimed it as her own! Guess I better get started on a 2nd one. Have a great week!

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    1. Thanks so much Cindy! I would love to see what you do with it! Your projects are always so gorgeous! Glad you stopped by and happy almost fall!

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    1. Thanks so much Julie! I love adding lights to just about everything this time of year! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great week.

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    1. Thank you Dee! That little tree is now living by the sea in San Diego. I sent it home with Katie and I’m extremely jealous! Thanks again and have a great weekend.

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    1. Thanks Donna! They are such an easy thing to make. So jealous of your “craft room!” Someday maybe. Right now it’s always a little like living out of a suitcase with all my crafting supplies in endless bins. Have a great weekend.

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  18. This is the sweetest little tree, I dont usually like fall colors but I love the choices you made to create this centerpiece. Beautiful!!
    Thank you for sharing on #omhgww, hope you will stop by and join us again next week.

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    1. Thanks so much Karren! I appreciate you stopping by and I will definitely be at the next #omhgww party. I find such great inspiration there and I thank you again for hosting each week! Have a wonderful day!

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