Easy Autumn Pumpkin

Do you have ugly fake pumpkins hiding in your fall decor box? Bring them out and try this easy autumn pumpkin idea to updated them.

Here’s an easy autumn pumpkin update idea!

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I had this little ceramic pumpkin for years. It was orange with a little green stem and a hole in the bottom to place a candle. The photo is the only way to show the “lovely” orange because…

last year I painted it a soft creamy white and the green stem black. This hid the fact the top had a burnt place from a candle! {eek, guess it wasn’t designed for a real candle??}

That Face

But last year the childish face still looked at me from across the room!

This is the cast of characters I’m using to update the little pumpkin. Mod Podge, an old book and a paintbrush.

You got it…I tore strips and started gluing. Notice I even covered the pumpkin’s face. It seemed too childish and even a bit creepy, so I covered it!  I covered everything except the black stem.

Pumpkin Makeover Done

And here’s the little pumpkin dressed in a burlap and black and white checked ribbon with itty~bitty cream color beads.

It’s sitting on the scrap wood mantel!

I’ll put it in the fall box and probably do something else with it next year.  As long as, I don’t have to look at that face!  😱😨😧😲

Bonus Pumpkin

This little bonus pumpkin with a huge stem was created during one of our live projects on Facebook. You can watch the twine ball project and extra bonus crafting tips here.

Thrift Benefit for Sheltered Animals

Did you know a group of creative and animal loving blogger got together to bring you a unique blog tour?

The bloggers have shopped local thrift shops that sponsor an animal shelter. to bring readers DIY projects and help animals in need.  There are stories of these amazing animals that share our journey.  As well, stories of the incredible shelters that bring respect, grace, compassion and love to the lost animals.  Because they matter.

Here’s the line up for the Hometalk Thrift Benefit for Sheltered Animals.  Enjoy finding new blogs, their creativity, and their animals.

Monday, October 14

Country Design Style
Deja Vue Designs
Weathered Pieces
Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza

Tuesday, October 15

One More Time Events
Fresh Idea Studio
The Crafty Woman

Wednesday, October 16

Lilac and Longhorns
Stow and Tell U
Meegan Makes

Thursday, October 17

Pennywise Blog
Plum Doodles
A Nest for all Seasons

Friday, October 18

My Soulful Home
Designers Sweetspot
Cupcakes and Crinoline