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!
LOVE these pumpkins!
You are outta control today! Had to feature this one too for SNS 104! LOVE this!
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Donna
Really?
Before you made my day… now you made my weekend!
THANK YOU Donna!
Hugs!
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.
Welcome to The 36th AVENUE!
These are so cute and chic! Well done!
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!!
http://honeybeeinspired.blogspot.com/
Just beautiful! What a great idea! Going to have to try this one.
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. =)
Briana
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