Two years ago I did a tutorial on how to paint the obviously fake pumpkins to get them looking a bit better.
Once painted, you can do just about anything to them.
You can read the tutorial on how to paint them to get the aged copper effect here
Last year I took these same 4 pumpkins and painted them white and cream.
I think this is recycling at its best. I sprayed a white primer on these to help cover the copper color. Then, working quickly, slop on heavy layers of acrylic paint in various whites, creams and taupes. While the paint is still wet, spray a heavy coat of a clear gloss sealer on these. The paint will run a bit and once it dries, there is a ceramic effect.
I am on a pumpkin roll right now, so more pumpkin posts are coming.
If you missed them, be sure to check out how to make my Edward Scissorhands style Punk-In
These pumpkins also caught my eye around the blogosphere and I am loving them!
Phil and Darby Hawley says
September 22, 2011 at 2:09 PMI love those address pumpkins!
Impulsive Addict says
September 22, 2011 at 2:41 PMIs that the first time you’ve ever said y’all? 😉
I love your pumpkins! < --this could totally be dirty.
However, the Edward pumpkin scares me.
You are a creative genius! Guess what? I’ve never even carved a pumpkin! Sad, right?
MiMi says
September 22, 2011 at 5:08 PMWell now I want a pumpkin roll.
~ Laura says
September 22, 2011 at 6:33 PMThat flannel pumpkin looks so cozy!! I like that one!!! And I think Madigan’s (or as we know here now..Shannon!!)pumpkins are so amazing!!!
The Punk In makes me want a beer…some odd throw back to my youth I believe!! lol!!!
I think the address pumpkins totally trump anything Martha’s ever done!! 🙂 Can’t wait for more!!!
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
September 22, 2011 at 8:30 PMYou’ve done it again. I think you are so completely amazing!!!!!
SueAnn says
September 22, 2011 at 8:41 PMWow! I love all of the pumpkins but the blue crackle really caught my eye!!
Hugs
SueAnn
debbie~refreshrestyle says
September 23, 2011 at 12:29 AMLove your round up! The house numbers and flannel shirt are great! Thanks, Debbie
debbie~refreshrestyle says
September 23, 2011 at 12:30 AMActually, they are all great, I meant to say those are my favorites! Debbie
Shawn says
September 23, 2011 at 5:20 AMI painted my pumpkins last year following your tutorial, they look so real sitting out front!
I love the blue pumpkins, who woulda thunk it?
Cindy says
September 23, 2011 at 8:11 AMSo many great ideas…
Honey at 2805 says
September 24, 2011 at 3:12 AMYour house number pumpkins are so-0-0 cute. Why do you bring one of your terrific project by to Potpourri Friday (in progress)! There’s also a giveaway!
Madigan at madiganmade says
September 24, 2011 at 5:37 PMLove those address pumpkins… And Beth’s blue ones are so pretty.
Thanks for including me in this round-up! 🙂
Kara @ June & Bear says
September 24, 2011 at 10:39 PMI have a thing for pumpkins too. I think I must do an Edward Scissorhands version now.
Cathy @My 1929 Charmer says
September 27, 2011 at 3:47 PMThe address pumpkins was really a great idea. Love how they look! I found you at A2Z party!
Heidiopia says
September 27, 2011 at 9:35 PMLove pumpkins in anything other than orange! Lots of great variations out there ~ thanks for sharing!
Visiting from Beth’s Tutes and Tips
Heidi @ Show some Decor
Heather says
September 27, 2011 at 10:36 PMFantastic! I’m loving all these different pumpkin ideas!
Lauren says
September 27, 2011 at 11:42 PMI love your front porch pumpkin numbers! What a unique idea. Would love to have you link this up to the Scatter Girls Fall Porch Link Up Party- going on right now! http://scattergirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-porch-linky-party.html
Judy says
September 28, 2011 at 12:21 AMLove all the pumpkin ideas. This weekend I’m definitely getting started on mine. Thanks for sharing at my Fall into Fall party.
Lauren says
September 28, 2011 at 2:46 AMOh how I love Home Goods! Love this transformation that you’ve made here. Thank you for linking up this project up to Scatter Girls as well.
Sarah says
September 29, 2011 at 10:57 PMLove the pumpkin house numbers! I keep thinking that I am going to try this…one day! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kristin says
September 30, 2011 at 12:20 AMI love your address pumpkins! What a great way to be functional and decoartive at the same time! Stopping by from {the frugal girls}.
Amy says
September 30, 2011 at 7:20 PMThese are all so cute! And definitely look better than just the plain storebought originals. I’d love for you to link up to my pumpkin craft challenge so my readers can see all these fantastic ideas. 🙂
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-craft-challenge-4-pumpkins.html
The Answer Is Chocolate says
October 1, 2011 at 4:23 PMMore genius! You are a one stop shop for amazing pumpkin ideas. I love the address pumpkins ( OK I love all of your pumpkins!)