I was fortunate to visit Tatertots & Jello a few weeks ago and share my first Halloween Project of the Season with Jen’s fantastic readers…
If you missed it here it is again!
For this project you’ll need:
Old foam or plastic pumpkins, leftover fabric,
Mod Podge, brushes and regular Acrylic Craft Paint…
1st:
Remove the pumpkin stems..
2nd:
Cut a bunch of strips of fabric.
{the length will depend on the size of your pumpkins}
I cut the ends of mine in an arrow shape, it was a LOT easier to work with them this way…
3rd: Let the mess begin…
Apply an even coat of Mod Podge to the section of the pumpkin you are working on.
Start gluing the strips one by one on the surface of the pumpkin overlapping them until
you cover the entire area… After apply one more coat on top of your “fabric pumpkin” If you have never worked with Mod Podge before
DON’T PANIC… it will dry CLEAR.
…I decided to paint the stems in a butter cream color.
Don’t worry about doing this perfectly, it looks better to let the old finish come through. I wasn’t joking when I said messy…
While some of the pumpkins dry I decided to paint the reminder of them the same
color as the stems…
and I added some dark stain mixed with glaze to antique them a little bit…
4th:
After wiping off the excess stain with a damp cloth, it was
Time to HOT glue the stems back!
I think… we are done! Are you ready to see them?
Here they are….
a closer look…
If you ever wonder where the fabric came from…
allow me to show you the pillows that I made to go with the entire look..
I can’t wait for the end of the month to dress up my entire home…
I love Halloween!
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I have to know where or how did you make these pillows!!! Skulls are mine and my fiance’s thing we have them all over our house and our wedding cake topper is a Mr. & Mrs. Skull… I need this can you please help!!! By the way love love your site and your Pinterest which is my new obsession for my wedding. I love being crafty and I know I can make everything now!!!!
Megan
Megan,
I sell the stencil here is the link…
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/01/new-year-new-space.html
Thank you so much for showing us how to make these darling pumpkins. My friend and I spent the afternoon making these today and they turned out adorable! Look so cute in a basket on my entry table—thanks for sharing your talented ideas!
You are adorable… You should share a picture on my FB page I would love to see them!
love the pumpkins they turned out so cute!
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These are gorgeous, well done.Loving those pillows too.
WOW…. super idea. You have a zillion projects for me to make. I better get started.
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Beautifully done! Cutting the fabric in strips like that makes for very neat, tidy, gorgeous pumpkins =)
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LOVE these pumpkins!
You are outta control today! Had to feature this one too for SNS 104! LOVE this!
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Really?
Before you made my day… now you made my weekend!
THANK YOU Donna!
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I love this idea. I think I saw your pumpkins on Pinterest? Very cute! I’m over from the CSI project.
Those turned out great…I love mod podge! Your blog is great, I found your blog from the CSI Project & am your newest follower. I hope you’ll stop by my new blog loveofhomes.blogspot.com & follow along! Thanks!
Than you Sally…
I’ll stop by tonight when the kids are in bed.
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These are so cute and chic! Well done!
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Your pumpkins look great! thanks for the wax paper tip.
I made these tonight! They are so adorable! My only question is, what do I do with the pumpkin once it’s coated everywhere with mod podge? Where do I put it so it won’t stick?!
Kerri,
Put them on top of some wax paper or a cooling rack…
I can’t wait to see them… feel free to share some pictures on my FB page!
Hey there! Wanted to share my attempt at following your project. ; )
You inspire me!!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with those less crafty!!
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Just beautiful! What a great idea! Going to have to try this one.
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LOVE your Mod Podge Pumpkins! We liked them so much we’ve featured you today! Come check it out and grab a featured button if you would like. =)
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I love these! I’m adding them to my list of fall crafts!! They are absolutely adorable!!! Saw you on Made by You Monday!
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OMG LOVE these! I am featuring them on Wednesday! Yay! You are freakin AWESOME! xoxo
Thank You Natalie !
It is so good to see you here!
super cute, love these. i made some last year w/ patterned tissue paper.
Desiree you’re my hero! How did I JUST find you!?
Seriously we have to be BFF or I may cry =) haha! Your blog is going to be entertaining me all afternoon! Love the crafts I’ve seen so far and can’t wait to read more!
xoxo
jenn
Jenn,
You are so kind… thank you for such a sweet comment.
Welcome to The 36th Avenue love!
LOVE these! Featuring them on my facebook page today
Kara
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Thank you Kara!
I absolutley LOVE your ideas. The pumpkins look so mod and super cool. Now I want to try it! What a great idea! They look great up against the black and white skulls and skeleton decor!
cute there are so many ways to decorate these come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
These are so much fun! I love them : ) Thanks for linking up!
CUTE pumpkins!!!
Love these pumpkins!!!
Thank you Sweet Thing!
…It is SO good to see a comment here. You just made my day!