The Clever Fall DIY That Makes Your House Look Cozy All Season Long

Don't you love all the pumpkin crafts that pop up when the fall season comes? This twine and cinnamon stick design is a great example. These small, unassuming twine pumpkins create a neutral décor that can remain out from summer until spring, and they are easy to make, too. All you need is some jute rope, a glue gun, cinnamon sticks, and a cylindrical item to wrap your rope around, and you'll end up with the sweetest little pumpkins that take only minutes to create but provide lasting additions for your seasonal designs.

This craft is a great way to incorporate cinnamon sticks into your home décor, and you can find these at grocery stores or online as well. Plus, if you store these cinnamon pumpkins in your garage between seasons, they might even help repel pests thanks to the natural deterrent of this spice. In @shellychicboutiques video, a turkey baster is used as the item that the twine is wrapped around, and this is a simpler method to the fall twine pumpkin craft that uses sandwich bag ties. Anything of a similar size and shape will work, but if your kitchen has a baster, pull this out. Purchase twine from a local craft store or online at Amazon, then heat up your glue gun so it's ready when you need it.

Start by cutting a few inches of twine to create an "anchor" or base. This piece is placed vertically on the baster so it runs the length of your tool. Begin wrapping the twine around the baster and vertical twine strand. Make sure to leave about an inch of the base vertical twine peaking out from the top and bottom of the wrap. However, ensure they're not so thick that you can't connect the end pieces you left exposed, as eventually these pull together and tie to make the pumpkin shape. Wrap several layers of twine around the baster, then cut away from the spool and glue down the trimmed end to the bundle you've made. You should be left with an elongated wrap that spans the length of your baster. Gently pull off the whole wrap, careful not to lose your vertical string.

You want to pull each end of the base twine together so you're creating a circle out of the wrap. Tie these ends in a knot, then gently begin to move the rest of the twine bundle to create a pumpkin shape. You should be left with a divot at the top and bottom, which is where you will insert your cinnamon stick as the "stem." While twine is certainly one of the easiest options to work with, this could be fun with ribbon or hemp, too. Pick a material that is sturdy enough to form your pumpkin shape, like this Braid Trim from Hobby Lobby ($3.29) or even this colorful cord from Hobby Lobby ($2.99).