The Dollar Tree Pool Noodle & Pumpkin Centerpiece For Fall That'll Take Your Breath Away

Whether you're decorating for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or just cozy autumn gatherings, styling your fall table often means choosing the right centerpiece. For a memorable event, you want the perfect piece to command attention and set the scene for your guests. An upcoming dinner doesn't have to rely on an overpriced centerpiece from the local big-box store. As the creative duo at YouTube channel Grace Monroe Home show in their seasonal project, Dollar Tree lets you make DIY stunning fall decor with a pool noodle and a few smart accessories. In addition to the store's Colorful Pool Noodle, Dollar Tree shoppers can create this custom chic look with a budget-friendly Stoneware Pillar Candle Pedestal, a roll of duct tape, glue, a sharp knife, and some faux florals in various fall colors. You will also need a faux pumpkin, which Dollar Tree sells in different styles. To construct this clever DIY, a pool noodle ring acts as the base for stuck-on floral elements and the pumpkin standing proud in the center, with the whole creation set atop the pedestal candle for a show-stopping display.

The beauty of this project is its customization possibilities and ability to become something truly unique. Once you create the simple wreath base for your centerpiece, add whatever enhancements you desire. You could choose an alternative candle pedestal, though it must be wide enough to support the wreath and pumpkin. If you aren't in love with the Dollar Tree options, you'll be glad to know that fall is the ideal time to score vintage and antique decor, like candle holders and seasonal ornaments. You may even feel inspired to spray paint your pumpkin white or gold or cover it with glitter accents. Think carefully about how you can best combine the elements to reflect your individual taste.

To make this stunning fall centerpiece DIY, you'll start by cutting your pool noodle in half and bringing the ends of one piece together to form a circle. Measure the cut so that the foam circle will fit snugly in place atop the pedestal candle holder. The foam can be difficult to bend, so have a friend help, or try anchoring it in the middle with a heavy object while you form your ring. With the ends lined up to make a clean circle, secure the joint by wrapping it with a piece of duct tape, using multiple pieces if necessary. Once your centerpiece is complete, the pumpkin will obscure the tape, so don't worry if it sticks out for now.

Once you have the noodle circle on your pedestal, decorate your foam, following the same technique as creating a wreath. You will use an assortment of synthetic florals and ferns, sticking them into the foam ring so they fan out around the circle to completely conceal it. In-store selections for flowers may vary, but some options at Dollar Tree include Floral Garden Fall Leaves Foliage Stems and Floral Garden Assorted Artificial Glittery Leaves. At this time, you can glue the newly-formed wreath on top of your candle holder and place the pumpkin in the center. Once you're done, you might accent the centerpiece with pine cones or work in a string of battery-powered fairy lights after placing it on the table for a glowing highlight.