Tomato Cage Pumpkin
This is one of the easiest and cutest Halloween DIYs that you can do! Grab yourself a tomato cage, twin sheet, foam ball, clear white lights, and black felt!! So simple and can be used year after year.
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Hey everyone! I wanted to share a few more tips and tricks to make your tomato cage Halloween decor even better, especially since so many of you loved the idea of transforming a simple pumpkin cage! First, let's dive deeper into making that adorable pumpkin. After you've got your tomato cage, the secret to a great pumpkin shape is to bend the top prongs inwards slightly to create a more rounded silhouette. When you drape your twin sheet or orange fabric over it, tuck and secure it at the top and bottom with twine or zip ties. For that classic pumpkin look, you can use black felt to cut out spooky eyes, a nose, and a smile – attach them with fabric glue or safety pins if you want to reuse the fabric. To give it more dimension, consider stuffing some crumpled newspaper or plastic bags lightly under the fabric in places, or even add a foam ball for the stem on top! Now, for those of you who saw my sneak peek or are looking for another fantastic idea, you can easily turn that same $3 tomato cage into an adorable ghost! Instead of orange, use a plain white twin sheet or even an old white bedsheet. Drape it over the cage, securing it at the 'neck' with a rubber band or zip tie. Use black felt for big, haunting eyes and a wavy mouth. For an extra eerie effect, you can even add a small, battery-operated fan inside to make the fabric gently billow, giving your ghost a lifelike movement! Thinking about materials, while a twin sheet works wonders, you can also use burlap for a rustic pumpkin look, or even old tablecloths. For lights, clear white lights are classic, but orange lights for a pumpkin or green/purple for a spooky ghost can add a fun twist. Make sure they're outdoor-rated if your decor is going outside! Placement is key! If you're putting your pumpkin or ghost outside, make sure to weigh down the cage with a brick or stake it into the ground to prevent it from blowing away in the wind. For lighting, wrap clear white lights inside the cage before you add the fabric for a soft, internal glow, or drape outdoor-rated string lights over the outside, securing them so they don't tangle. And why stop at pumpkins and ghosts? With a little creativity, your tomato cage can become a friendly scarecrow, a towering witch hat, or even a spooky spider! Just think about the basic cone shape and what you can transform it into with fabric, paint, and accessories. This DIY is so versatile and truly makes a statement without breaking the bank. You can reuse the tomato cage year after year, just swapping out the decorations. Happy crafting and enjoy your festive Halloween home!
