DIY Autumn Trough to fill with Pumpkins
I’m so excited to be joining the Power Tool Challenge Team! This month is all about Fall… of course!!! The weather has been so nice here in So. Cal. We had rain yesterday… it actually felt like fall was coming! So, today I’ve got an easy build that’s perfect for fall or anytime of the year. It’s a Autumn Trough that I filled with pumpkins, gourds and leaves.
Here’s what you need:
- 2 cedar fence pickets. (less than $5)
- nailer with 1″ nails (you could use a hammer and nail too… just watch those fingers)
- saw (I used a miter saw)
- measuring tape
- pencil
Cut three pieces an equal length. I cut mine at 24″. These 3 pieces are the long sides and the base of the trough.
The two shorter sides pieces are cut at 5 1/4″. The width of this needs to be determined by the width of your boards though.
Then I used a nailer to attach all the pieces.
I used a Weathered Gray stain and then finished with some dry brushing with white acrylic paint.
I filled the trough with some faux leaves and some beautiful pumpkins and gourds that I found last weekend. I can’t tell you how happy I was to find finally find some really pumpkins… I had been on a hunt all week!
I love it on our kitchen table! It looks perfect with the burlap and lace runner I just made.
Don’t forget all the other great projects from the Power Tool Challenge Team…
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I love this – so simple and elegant. You just can’t go wrong with a simple box.
Great color too!
I have one of these, and it’s so versatile. Thanks for sharing the tutorial at Merry Monday!
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That looks amazing! I have some leftover pickets from another project, so I may need to copy you. Love the weathered gray stain too.
I love building boxes – they’re so much fun and versatile. This one for fall looks fantastic!
I love this idea! I just put away my flower boxes but now I’m thinking I might put them back out and fill them with pumpkins!
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that´s a rellay great job 🙂
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I love this idea! Perfect way to decorate your table for fall!
Great job on the trough, I love the finish!
This project is perfect for decorating in any season. I love how it looks filled with fall decor.
Maryann, Great minds think alike! I also did a table trough for the Power Tool Challenge! I love how yours turned out!
Love your Fall Trough MaryAnn and the weathered grey color. You also styled it beautifully with the pumpkins and gourds.
Very beautiful! Such a fabulous and easy project – love it!
Loving the fall colors you used on your trough, it’s so pretty and feel like fall. It makes me want to grab a cup of hot chocolate and curl up with a good book 🙂 Thanks so much for joining the Power Tool Challenge Team!
Perfect for holding all those cute mini pumpkins! XO
What a simple and functional DIY that anyone can do! I love the versatility of this project, Maryann. Great job!