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Glittered pumpkins on upcycled pedestal stands.

November 8, 2009 27 Comments

As I try to promote my new business, a friend suggested I come to her Holiday Boutique. I could hand out brochures and business cards.  Cool. But I figured I should have a little something to sell, too…. and that whatever I sold should be a re-done/re-worked/re-purposed something or other.

Here are a few of the things I came up with… a glittered pumpkins and copper painted pumpkins, glued to  upcycled DIY pedestal plates.

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This was so easy to make.  Here’s what you need:  A ubiquitous crystal candlestick holder ($1.50) and cheesy plate (50 cents) from Goodwill, and a Funkin fake pumpkin on clearance at JoAnn’s ($6.00) and a strong adhesive, like Goop or E6000.
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Take the strong adhesive and glue the candlestick holder to the bottom of the plate. Spray paint the entire piece once the glue has dried.

Paint the pumpkin separately.  Add any embellishments you choose. Glue the pumpkin to the center of the plate.

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This one is my favorite.

For this one I added strips of burlap and smaller “fake” pumpkins that I painted with metallic paints.

I liked this one the least, and oddly, it sold first.  Go figure.  Anyway, the cost for the materials for each one was less than $8.

Happy crafting.

Filed Under: Autumn, Before and After, craft time, Crafts, Fall, Holidays, project du jour, Pumpkins, spray paint, Thanksgiving

Comments

  1. Myya says

    November 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Great job V! How exciting that you are getting your business going. Even better that you have a good friend who is helping you along the way. : )

    Reply
  2. Becky says

    November 8, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    I love it!

    I would totally buy it!!

    You are going to do great:)

    Reply
  3. MiMi says

    November 8, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Okay, I would NEVER have thought of that. I was looking at it trying to figure out what the heck you could do with ALL that stuff together…?! It looks awesome, V!

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    November 8, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    GORGEOUS ~ love those pumpkins!!!

    Reply
  5. ThriftyAnnabella says

    November 8, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Really like the Thankful pumpkin

    Reply
  6. Tammy Howard says

    November 8, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    I learned that when I used to do the craft shows: You can NEVER anticipate what people will want.

    These look just great. I hope you drummed up a lot of business!

    Reply
  7. Krystyn says

    November 8, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Congrats on the business…you are super crafty and creative. WTG!

    Reply
  8. Kelli says

    November 9, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Look at you! How is the business coming. People HAVE to see all of the talent that you have. If they don’t you tell them to call me.

    Reply
  9. Sandy says

    November 9, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    Such talent! I’m jealous.

    Reply
  10. onegirliegirl says

    November 9, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    I love these! Why is it whenever I go to Goodwill…all I see is crap. I just can never see the potential in things. Thank goodness for my friends like you that give me new eyes 🙂

    xoxo ~Lisa

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    November 9, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Just love your business ideas. NIce before and after pictures on the site. I too like the silver pumpkin. fancy 🙂

    Reply
  12. Nina Patricia @ The Adventures of Nina Patricia says

    November 9, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I like the one with that white stand. Very creative, I may have to copy it 🙂
    Best of luck with your new endeveour.

    Reply
  13. Shawn says

    November 9, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I love them all and if I got up from this chair I would have the time to make my own!

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  14. jennykate77 says

    November 9, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    I love those!! What a clever thing to do. I’m with you, the B&W one w/ “so grateful” is my fav too!! You did an awesome job!

    Reply
  15. Emily says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Girl, you are good. Awesome craft idea!

    Reply
  16. Mrs Soup says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    What a brilliant idea!! GENIUS!

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  17. Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    These turned out great! The first one is my favorite.

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  18. Lara Harris says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Wow!Quite a transformation!:)

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  19. Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    This is a cute project. I have some silver glaze that I am going to try this out on. Thanks for the great idea!

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  20. jenjen says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Adorable! I love those and love the writing on them too! Great job Vivienne!!!

    XOXO
    Jen

    Reply
  21. Jen says

    November 10, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Fabulous! But I didn’t expect anything less 🙂 I love the silver/black one myself…

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  22. Xazmin says

    November 10, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Love it! What a crafty, re-puposing goddess you are! I hope things are going well with your new business venture…I have my fingers crossed for you!

    Reply
  23. WestSacHoney says

    November 12, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    I love this I was looking at all the candle sticks thinking can I spray paint this? hmmm looks like I can!!

    Reply
  24. Life with Kaishon says

    November 17, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Wow. This is so pretty. I hope your business does really well!

    Reply
  25. WestSacHoney says

    November 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I left you a little something on my blog!

    Reply
  26. Magic Brush says

    December 22, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    So I know this post is old… but I dig your pumpkins!!!! I did a post on painting pumpkins too!

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  27. Magic Brush says

    December 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    thought I just left a comment.. but don’t see it.

    anyway, love your painted pumpkins… i painted several this year too.

    I know it’s Christmas, but I’m diving into old posts!!!

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply

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