Grab some cheap pumpkins from the dollar store and craft a perfect autumn centerpiece

If you're one of those people who just adore everything autumn, these fall-themed centerpieces are really going to inspire you. Most of these projects involve relatively inexpensive items, so you can add style and creativity to your dining room table without spending a lot of money.
Plus, they are all super simple to put together. You can let your imagination and existing style drive your placement decisions, and feel free to mix and match and see what works best for you. Just because these centerpieces are inexpensive and easy to put together, doesn't mean your table can't look like a million bucks.
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1. Get ceramic-look pumpkins with genius paint trick
The Desert Blossom created this lovely centerpiece for less than $20! The dollar store pumpkins got a spiffy makeover with just a couple cans of spray paint. The berries and leaves are perfectly arranged around the gourds to create maximum style for your buck. Whether you want to keep it simple or add more products to this centerpiece, have fun and play around with it!
2. Copper pumpkins using genius trick inside to keep flowers up
There's a really smart idea inside these copper pumpkins from Up to Date Interiors. Not only do they look gorgeous, but Kathy also had the genius idea of putting a handful of rice inside the plastic pumpkins to keep them from tipping over under the weight of the flowers. Plus, the pumpkins came from the dollar store, so it doesn't get any less expensive than that!
3. Sparkle and shine with this dollar store centerpiece
Hip 2 Save shows us how to create this festive centerpiece using pumpkins from the dollar store. The gold paint dramatically changes the look of the plastic pumpkins and helps create a higher-end look using inexpensive elements.
The contrast of the plants inside the pumpkins with the gold and the garland make this look like it was professionally designed for the table.
4. Dollar store products plus pinecones and moss make a beautiful centerpiece
This dramatic centerpiece from Crafty Teacher Lady was created using some products from the dollar store. All you need are a few additional elements, and you are on your way to creating an accent for the dining room table that's sure to please. Get creative, and don't be afraid to add your own touches to this centerpiece as you arrange the pieces.
5. Candy dish that doubles as a centerpiece
One more from Crafty Teacher Lady, this one is also from the dollar store. Nothing really says fall like candy corn, and this candle holder and tealight centerpiece can also serve as a tasty treat. It's simple to put together and creates a sweet, festive look that you can bring back year after year.
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