Upcycling a Thrifted Fall Wreath

When I spied this wreath at the thrift store for $3, I knew I could do something with it. 

After taking it apart, I had 16 pumpkins (!), several leaf stems, white berry stems, straw picks, and a great wreath. I ill show you tomorrow what I am doing with the wreath.  I also thrifted a $2 vintage gravy boat with a fall motif.

I combined some of the faux stems and pumpkins with the gravy boat to create a centerpiece perfect for the fall season.

I used a floral foam block to secure the stems. I started with three smaller pumpkins and then added the foliage around those.

The mix of colors and different leaves adds interest and texture to the centerpiece.

This smaller sized centerpiece is perfect for a coffee table, a shelf, or a smaller dining table. 

The centerpiece will work great in the home throughout the entire fall season.

I put the extra pumpkins and leaves from the wreath in a 99 cent thrift store basket for now. They will probably get painted and used for other projects.

I think the white berries will be used for Christmas decor and the straw picks may show up in a scarecrow project.

Remember to see the possibilities when thrifting. The craft supplies that I garnered from a $3 wreath would have cost $30+ brand new. Not only did I save money, but I saved something from the landfill as well.