First thing we need to do is hallow out the pumpkin, in the picture I am using a small (7"-9") white pumpkin:
Next I spray the exposed flesh of the pumpkin with a surface sealer. Then I insert a plastic liner to hold the water and some floral foam:
Next create a background color of rusty red leaves with these Dogwood leaves:
And add a couple stems of orange lilies:
Here you will see I put some wooden stakes in the 'lid' of the pumpkin because I want to include it in the design. This brings the color of the pumpkin up into the floral design:
Next I'll add the sunflowers:
And finally the fall daisy mums and dried wheat:
The finished design:
'Pumpkin Autumn Floral Design'
Thanks for reading, happy designing!