Guest Project -- Make Mod Podge Pumpkins AND a surprise!!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
I can't even put into words HOW EXCITED I am to be here today
sharing with you the first Halloween Project that I've done this year...
Thank Y♥U Jen for having me.
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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 were drying 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!
Jen, thank you again... you are EXTRAORDINARY!
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and there's also a GIVEAWAY!
Desiree is giving away FOUR full sets of the vinyl stencils she used to make her pillows: Mr & Mrs. Skulls + Names + Est. Year
{ IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN CHOOSE REGULAR VINYL }
TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:
Head over to The 36th AVENUE for the details.
Thanks Desiree!!
I love your pillows and pumpkins!!
Check out these other amazing projects that Desiree has created --
Her "Little Benches" make me smile!
How adorable are these Dry Erase School Boards?
And I want to make one of these Back to School Sharpie Shirts! So clever.
Be sure to check out The 36th AVENUE.
And if we are lucky Desiree will be sharing a monthly tutorial here on TT&J.
I just love her style!!!
oooh - and don't forget to go over for her giveaway today!
PS -- Check out this fun series from Brooke at All Things Thrifty! It's all about blogging. I , along with other fun bloggers, are sharing some blogging tips and tricks. Today I am sharing 5 things that have helped my blog grow.
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