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Make a leather studded punk Pumpkin for Halloween. (“Mom…? Why did you make an S&M pumpkin…?”)

September 15, 2011 59 Comments

Um, excuse me!?  First of all, where did you hear about S&M…???!!!  Second, it is NOT an S&M pumpkin… It’s a Punk-In.  Some black paint, leather, studs and safety pins are all you need to add a punk edge to your Halloween decor.

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Actually, it doesn’t feel as punk as it does sort of Edward Scissorhands to me…
I think I am on a bit of a Dollar Store Pumpkin roll at the moment.  I made a plaid flannel covered pumpkin using an old shirt, so I thought I’d make a Punk Pumpkin using a faux snakeskin belt, safety pins and little brads for scrapbooking.

1. I started out with a $1 pumpkin and a $3 belt from Goodwill…

2. Take a seam ripper and separate the top, faux layer of “snakeskin” from the rest of the belt.

3. Spray the pumpkin with primer, then with black paint.  Cut the material from the belt into thin strips.  Then cut them into pieces so that they are long enough to run from the base of the stem to the bottom of the pumpkin.

4. Count the indentations/vertical grooves in the pumpkin.  Mine had 11.  I took safety pins and put them through the 11 strips.  (The remaining strips were set aside for embellishments and the stem.) Some were placed kind of randomly, but I made sure that each strip would have at least one pin that would hit right on that cheesy little line in the middle of the pumpkin. (Where it was molded in the Dollar Tree factory…)

5. For each strip, put a bead of hot glue at the base of the stem and line it up so that it is in the little indentation on the pumpkin.

6. Do not secure the bottoms yet.

7. Take the extra strips of the belt and glue one end so that it attaches to the pumpkin under one of the vertical strips.

8. At random cris-crossing angles, “weave” the extra strip over and under the vertical, safety pin strips.

9. Place a small piece of the belt across the top of the stem, then wrap and glue a longer piece around the circumference of the stem.

I had planned to leave the strips and safety pins “as is”

…but it still seemed like it needed something.

Fortunately, I am a compulsive clearance rack shopper and about a year ago I bought a bunch of these tiny little scrapbooking brads that were priced to move at .60 cents for a huge pack.
(I am not a scrapbooker, but I’ve learned to trust my instincts when it comes to buying something without knowing what I will do with it…)

I took an ice-pick (I felt sooo Halloween-ish!) and poked little pilot holes in the pumpkin and just pushed the brads right in.

I am pretty dang happy with the end result.

I like it!  I think for the next pumpkin, I will do one in white with the black strips and safety pins…

But for now I need to go find out where my kid managed to hear about S&M…

Weekend Bloggy Reading
Check out the bottom of the blog to see where I link this project.


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Comments

  1. Sheer Serendipity says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This is such a cute idea, I love it!

    Reply
  2. Shelley says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Bahhhh hahahaha!!!! That is flippin hilarious 😀 The pumpkin is pretty bad to the bone though!

    Reply
  3. Tres Chere says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    OMG! I love this idea. This is awesome and hilarious!

    Reply
  4. THIS IS ME....ONLINE says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    And the prize for the coolest mom goes to…..Vivenne!

    Reply
  5. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Honestly, Viv…your creativity never ceases to amaze me. This is soooo cool!

    Reply
  6. Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Viv, I think we might need to start talking about an intervention for you.

    Maddie

    Reply
  7. Pamela says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    HAHAHA hysterical!

    Very unique idea, but seriously your post just made me giggle

    Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Silverfaerie says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    This is so cute, but what your little one called it is perfect! I think you should keep the S&M Pumpkin description to be honest.

    Do you mind if I link up to this post on my blog?

    Reply
  9. Crystal says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Hahaha! I LOVE it! Girl! You have got the creative juices flowing! Loving all your pumpkins! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Andrea @Oasis Accents says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Viv, you are definitely on a DT pumpkin roll. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next! I would definitely say this is Edward Scissorhands-esque. Neato!!

    Reply
  11. Amber says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Definitely feeling the Edward Scissorhands vibe.

    I could’ve used this last year when my day care wanted me to decorate a pumpkin! I couldn’t think of anything fun to do!!

    Reply
  12. MiMi says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Seriously, the S&M and the PUNK-in comments are funny!!!
    This is a great and weird idea, and I love it!

    Reply
  13. Kelsie From Our Country Home says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Looks awesome and very Alexander McQueen…Great job…And yes…Where did your child here the term S&M from?? lol

    Blessings Kelsie

    Reply
  14. Sheri Braaksma says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Very unique – funny I am supposed to be working so was just quickly scrolling thru and the S&M thot was in my head so scrolled back up and ahha in the title. Need more coffee. And I would guess Rihanna’s song for your daughter’s knowledge. Heard song and googled it. I was mortified with that song not because I’m a prude but because her fans are really young girls. But we won’t go there. Great job and beyond unique!!!

    Reply
  15. Jenna, SAS Interiors says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Love the Punk Pumpkin, Viv! And ya, where did your boys learn about S&M? ha!! Great and very cute idea!

    ~Jenna

    Reply
  16. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Your pumpkin turned out awesome! Very unique. And good luck finding out where your son heard S&M. It’s kind of crazy where kids heard the most random things.

    Reply
  17. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    haha! S&M!

    Very cool pumpkin 🙂

    Reply
  18. Shannon Fox says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Well you have TWO pumpkin “looks’ down. Sweet & Sassy 😉 You are way ahead of me. It’s still sunny in Oregon and I hate to rush Fall (as much as Halloween is my fav holiday) so I am putting it off a little. I know I’ll be hauling all my stuff out soon enough. Thanks for your kind help BTW. Very, very appreciated =)

    Reply
  19. Shawn says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    When you’re done displaying your PUNK-in you can store it in the closet next to the handcuffs and whips!

    Reply
  20. Emmy says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    You are having way too much fun with those $ store pumpkins :). Seriously another awesome creation.

    Reply
  21. SueAnn says

    September 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    That is the coolest pumpkin ever!!!!
    So steampunk!! Perfect!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  22. Sylvanfire says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    This is AWESOME!! I am TOTALLY going to have to do this! So many awesome pumpkin ideas I have now… I am also going to have to share this with some friends!!!

    Keep Creating!
    Angie @ Artsy You

    Reply
  23. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Here I have been spraying pumpkins white for the wedding party next weekend and you are doing the black thing. Your boys definitely have the coolest Mom on the block!

    Reply
  24. Candace @ Candace Creations says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    haha awesome!

    come link up tomorrow at scrappy saturdays!

    Reply
  25. L'Heure Bleue At Home says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Such a cool and unusual idea! I love it!

    Reply
  26. craftytexasgirls says

    September 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    That’s pretty cool! I love Edward Scissorhands 🙂

    Reply
  27. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Edward would definitely approve ( I love that movie). This is so awesome Viv. Just love it. Thanks for sharing at this week’s BFF Open House!

    Reply
  28. Pamma says

    September 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Such a funny, great idea! Just had to comment…thanks for the giggle.
    ~Pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

    Reply
  29. KM @ This Plate is Full says

    September 17, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    hahah! Love it! add a mohawk!
    Thanks for the smile today!

    Reply
  30. Giggles and Grins says

    September 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Too funny! I found your blog from the Be Differnt show and tell.

    Reply
  31. Jayna Rae says

    September 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I am in LOVE with this punkin! My Monster says, “That is so nice for you.” He really liked it too, clearly. The brads make perfect pyramid studs.

    Reply
  32. OhioMomPatriot says

    September 17, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    This is perfect! It is so fun to make different pieces! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  33. Ann @ makethebestofthings says

    September 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This cracked me up! So clever of you. Such an outside of the box alternative to a plain orange pumpkin.

    Reply
  34. Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano says

    September 18, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Ha! Totally S&M! I love it!

    Reply
  35. Michelle says

    September 18, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Totally different and oh so creative. You seriously rock!

    Reply
  36. lauren @ West Furniture Revival says

    September 18, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    YOUR TO FUNNY! great piece

    Reply
  37. abeachcottage says

    September 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    You are so creative! and it kinda looks like edward scissorhands-sy 🙂 Looks great and very unique!

    Reply
  38. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    September 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I think your kids are awesome. They always say the funniest things! I think your PUNK-in turned out fabulously, Viv. 🙂 Thanks for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party. 🙂

    Reply
  39. ferrellgraph-x says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Ha I just may have to make my own Punk-in too! thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

    Reply
  40. Cafe says

    September 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    How funny!!!

    I too suggest checking out Rihanna’s song…S&M (or video on Youtube). That might be where they got it from.

    Reply
  41. Just Jaime says

    September 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    This is so funny!

    Reply
  42. Melody ♪♫ says

    September 20, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    So clever! I just had to “pin” it!

    Reply
  43. Condo Blues says

    September 20, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    LOL! I love it!

    Reply
  44. moonsword says

    September 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Ha!…Screamingly Brilliant!
    Perfect for my Stepford Wifey neighborhood…definitely needs some punkin’ out for Halloween. 😉
    I found you through TCB…cheers!

    Reply
  45. Cindi @ Rustique Art says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    pretty dang cute and clever! so Mom, where did your little angel hear about S&M…that is too stinkin funny. and great content for another blog post.

    Found you through the Shabby Creek link party.

    Blessings,
    Cindi
    http://www.rustiqueartblog.com

    Reply
  46. Good Time Charlie says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    This is so darn clever. I can think of all kinds of ways to do this. I am going to be a Punk Rocker for Halloween, I think the Punkin will be accessory!

    Reply
  47. Johnnie says

    September 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Vivienne, this is great! I love how your mind works. Pin, stumble, FB…

    Reply
  48. Bohemian says

    September 24, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Loving your Punk-in!

    Dawn… The Bohemian

    Reply
  49. Leone says

    September 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Now this I LOVE! My (hidden) punk heart needs this. Must do this – my family will think I’ve gone round the bend. Ha!

    Reply
  50. Susan / PaperCrafter's Corner says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I love this! Awesome! I am going to feature this over at my site for our “Fun Friday” today. Look for it later today 🙂 Love it!!

    Reply
  51. wendyp says

    September 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    lol! That is awesome!!!

    Reply
  52. Vicky M. says

    October 2, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    add steam and what would you have?….a ‘Steam-Punkin’ – love it – very unique and creative.

    Reply
  53. Sheilla says

    October 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Love the Punk IN. That is just too clever! Sheilla@ hautestyle-stylefile.blogspot.com

    Reply
  54. Finding Home says

    October 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    L.O.V.E. – too fun, and even better the S&M comment! Great job, thanks for sharing. Take care, Laura

    Reply
  55. Rhissanna says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love this! And I see the Edward Scissorhands connection. I actually thought it was a Steampunk pumpkin.

    Oh, and as for S&M, I always mix a bowl of Skittles and M&Ms at Halloween for the grown ups….

    Reply
  56. Bliss says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Stopped over from Fox Hollow to look at another of your projects and saw this so just had to say LOL!!!

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  57. Laura says

    October 11, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    This is so cute!! Just wanted to let you know that I linked to this post from my blog roundup of no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas. Thanks for sharing!! http://theroadtocrazy.blogspot.com/2014/10/31-days-of-halloween-2014-day-11-31.html

    Reply

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