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A Zebra Striped Pumpkin. (More fun pumpkin crafts.)

September 27, 2011 63 Comments

OK, I told ya I was on a pumpkin binge right now. I made a flannel covered pumpkin, a punker pumpkin, some pumpkin house numbers and now…  a Zebra Striped Pumpkin.  I may, in fact, have a bit of a pumpkin problem.

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Thanks to zebra print duct tape, this entire process took me about 3 minutes.  I had a fake Dollar Tree pumpkin which I sprayed silver, but then changed my mind and decided to cover it.

I tore the duct tape into short strips, then tore those strips in half, length-wise.  I tried to match up the stripes, but didn’t get too twisty if I couldn’t make it work.  I’m working on several other black and white pumpkins and will group them all together for Halloween.

Less than 3 minutes for less than $3. Good grief, I am cheap and easy.  Sad.

****UPDATED 9/28/11: This zebra stripe is from Duck Brand.  They just released some new patterns for Halloween, one of which has skulls all over it!

And also? Happy Anniversary to Handsome Hubby. I’ve loved him all my life and I am so dang blessed that I get to share his.


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Filed Under: Autumn, Bargain, Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Pumpkins

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  1. ChrissyK says

    September 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    What a great idea. I had made a leopard pumpkin with tissue paper and mod podge. But your pumpkin didnt require the mess and drying time. :O)

    Chrissy Pratt
    chrissykpratt@gmail.com

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  2. Connie says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Happy Anniversary!

    Your kids had better run for their life….of they will be the next thing covered in tape!

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  3. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Oh my gosh Viv- this is darling!! I have to show my mother- she will absolutely flip!! She is a
    leopardzebraaholic!! lol- or whatever you might say! 😉

    Reply
  4. Good Time Charlie says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    This is your best pumpkin yet. My husband is looking forward to the Punkin I make!

    Reply
  5. Sherry Smyth says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! And I love this zebra pumpkin…that’s a great statement piece!!

    Reply
  6. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Fabulous Viv! Loving all the black and white. And Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
  7. Shawn says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I need to go pick up some cheetah tape for Honey!

    Happy anniversary…I love your love story!

    Reply
  8. MiMi says

    September 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Happy anniversary!! It’s a great month for anniversaries! 🙂
    Um, I saw some zebra duct tape the other day and I KNEW I needed to buy it! 🙂

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  9. Shannon@FoxHollowCottage says

    September 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    So cute! NEVER would have thought of that. My son has some camo duct tape… Hmmm… Just kidding 😉

    You are a crafty, crafty girl.

    Have a fab day ~ Shannon

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  10. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    First of all, that’s AWESOME!!! I might have a slight zebra print addiction, which means I might have a roll or two of that zebra duck tape hanging around, which means I might have to make a few of these myself =)

    Secondly, Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. And best wishes for many more anniversaries!

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  11. Jen says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Oh, you could be worse things than cheap and easy 🙂 Happy Anniversary!!!!

    Reply
  12. Tracey says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Im so cheap and easy too, and THIS is something my kids would be able to do and love to do…so thanks for the idea! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Chelsea @ {twotwentyone} says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    A zebra printed pumpkin? Get out! Fabulous idea!

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  14. Cathy says

    September 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    How darn cute… I love it.. Cheap and easy is my middle name..lol…

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  15. Impulsive Addict says

    September 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Viv! I hope DH does something nice for you tonight!

    That adorable zebra pumpkin would go perfect in Emma Kate’s room! I LOVE IT!

    I love that you’re cheap and easy. I bet DH does too. 😉

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  16. Angie says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    This is awesome! So…so…so awesome! I love good zebra print and love it even more on a pumpkin! And thanks so much for the comment you left me earlier about the ceiling medallion. You rock!

    Reply
  17. Marigene says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Awesome!

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  18. Mandy says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    I love it! Hope you link it up to the party going on at
    http://www.projectqueen.org

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  19. Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoon says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    This came out really cute! I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedazzle-me-monday-1.html

    Reply
  20. THIS IS ME....ONLINE says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Put that last line on a blank card and you have the perfect anniversary card. Just don’t sign it “Cheap and Easy”. 🙂

    Zebra pumpkin looks great. You’re inspiring me. Uh-oh!

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  21. Lina - Fancy Frugal Life says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I love cheap and easy! lol great idea with the tape! would fit in with my Halloween stuff 🙂
    Lina
    Fancy Frugal Life

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  22. Lil Mama Stuart says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    came from TT&J’s FB. That patterned duct tape can be so useful right?! I made a business card holder with some here

    Happy Anniversary! Also, it’s my first blogiversary, I’d love if you stopped by to check out my giveaways this week!

    Reply
  23. Michelle says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Love this! How clever and easy! I have some pumpkins from last year that I wanted to redo and I think that this would be perfect for them! I am stopping by to say hi because I just registered for the SoCal Social!! I look forward to meeting you next weekend! Hope you have a great week!!
    Michelle
    http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  24. Christina says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Happy Anniversary!
    I found the zebra striped duct tape a few months ago and love it! I love how the pumpkin came out!

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  25. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    You truly ARE the pumpkin queen! LOVED this – — I see all of those cute duct tapes and always want to figure out something to do with them! Love your zebra pumpkin!

    Reply
  26. Judy says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    When I was in Target the other day I had that exact duct tape in my hand but then left without it. Now I may have to go back and get it. What a great idea with the duct tape. Love it. Thanks for sharing at my Fall into Fall party and for your kind comments. Don’t worry about the blob…no big deal. Adds to the character of the party.

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  27. Ruth says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I am absolutely loving these pumpkins. There are so many great duct tape patterns you could try. This is so much fun!!

    Ruth

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  28. Laura aka LaLaGirl says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love it. I’m going to a baby shower in a few weeks where they asked guests to bring a painted or carved pumpkin – this sounds like a cuter idea!

    Reply
  29. Bootersmom03 says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    That is about the cutest pumpkin I’ve ever seen!! Love it! Found via Savvy Southern Style.

    Reply
  30. Ivanna says

    September 29, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    You’re very welcome to link up this one to my new linky party here – http://ivanna.blog.com/linkparty01/ . It has already started. Make yourself at home :).

    Reply
  31. Mr Lonely says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    walking here with a smile. take care.. have a nice day ~ =D

    Regards,
    http://www.lonelyreload.com (A Growing Teenager Diary) ..

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  32. Zach & Ashley Jones says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:26 PM

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  33. Zach and Ashley Jones says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Love this!! I am obsessed with zebra print, so I may just have to try it! Great idea!

    ashleyjones2003@gmail.com

    “Keeping Up With The Joneses”
    http://www.zachandashleyjones.blogspot.com

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  34. moonsword says

    September 29, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Found you through TCB…screamingly cool idea! I may have to duct tape myself for Halloween just to match!
    Cheers!

    Reply
  35. Jess@Balancing The Dream says

    September 29, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    i am allllll over this zebra pumpkin!! sooo incredibly cute!!!!! i can’t wait to make one myself!

    Reply
  36. Karie @ The HoB says

    September 30, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Love the zebra pumpkin!!! Awesome!!

    Reply
  37. Corie says

    September 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    So cute! I’m definitely doing this! Pinning it too 😉

    Reply
  38. Flea Market Lynn says

    September 30, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Very unique……where did you find the zebra duct tape? Thx for sharing! Hope you can stop by my new blog for a visit. I’m one of your newest followers. Lynn

    Reply
  39. Natalie @ Johnny In A Dress says

    September 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    such a FAB idea! Love it! Who would have ever thought of this?!? You are brilliant!

    Reply
  40. Ashley says

    September 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    What a cute idea! Especially since it can be placed inside AND outside! I imagine a lot of the painted and bejewelled pumpkins out there would basically melt if rained on.

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  41. Lora says

    September 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I just saved this idea to my favorites… so cute!

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  42. Crafty Mischief says

    September 30, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I saw this at Just a Girl and had to come and see it. Don’t you just love zebra print duct tape? Your pumpkin turned out great!
    I’d love for you to come check out my zebra duct tape shoes.
    http://craftymischiefbybrittany.blogspot.com/2011/09/meeska-mooska-minnie-mouse.html

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  43. Jenn Erickson says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Awesome, Viv! Totally rockin!

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  44. Meredith from A Mother Seeking says

    September 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Looks great. Never would have thought you used tape!
    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking…

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  45. Cheryl says

    September 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    This has to be the cutest (and simplest) idea I’ve seen in blogland in awhile. I don’t know how it occured to you to use duck tape but I’m so glad you passed the idea along. They make the tape in so many neat patterns now that I see lots of decorated pumpkins in my future. So clever…thanks so much!
    Cheryl at My Sister’s Cottage
    p.s Enjoy your Anniversary!

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  46. Nike@ChooseToThrive says

    October 1, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Bwahahahah! Total Wiley E. Coyote, Super Genius kind of a craft, girl.

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  47. Holiday Snob says

    October 1, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Love this! Now I have to buy more pumpkins!

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  48. June Scott says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Very fun, Vivienne! That “Duck” brand duct tape is crazy!

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  49. Samantha says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Fantastic idea! Love zebra duct tape!
    🙂 craftytexasgirls.com

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  50. AndreaLeigh says

    October 2, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    i love it! so cute. i’ve seen that zebra duct tape and I want some!

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  51. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust says

    October 2, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Hi Vivienne, Thanks so much for linking this to my party. I love it! With your permission, I’d like to make a pumpkin like it & include it in my TV segment next week.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  52. Heather says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Very clever…I’d love to make these…Thanks for sharing such a great idea!!! Why didn’t I think of that??? 🙂

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  53. Liz @ thequickjourney.blogspot.com says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I totally love it! That is a whole new level of duck-taping. Thanks for sharing!!

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  54. Lindsey says

    October 2, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    This is awesome, I love it! Much easier than decoupaging, though I did enjoy doing mine I must admit. 🙂

    Reply
  55. Lauren says

    October 2, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Happy Anniversary and those are some mighty sassy pumpkins! 🙂

    Reply
  56. Diane says

    October 2, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Cute idea! I love zebra too! New follower and I would love to have you follow me back!
    http://dianewingpurses.blogspot.com

    Reply
  57. Amy says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    That looks sooo awesome! What a fantastic idea…I’d never have thought to use duct tape on a pumpkin! Love it! I’d be thrilled if you’d link it to my p’kin challenge:

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-craft-challenge-4-pumpkins.html

    Reply
  58. Jenny @ Simcoe Street says

    October 4, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    This is insanely cute. Love it!

    Jenny
    http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  59. WhyCuzICan says

    October 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    SUPER cute—is there anything that duck tape can’t be used for? Humm….. nope! Even Halloween deco!

    Visiting from MidWestern Sewing Girl’s Linky Party {Everything Halloween} today,
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  60. Kali Drane says

    October 6, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    LOVE it… my sister loves zebra, may have to try this!

    Popped in from Tip Junkie!

    Thanks so much!

    Kali

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  61. Lauren says

    October 7, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    This is truly an extrodinary idea! I cannot believe I haven’t came up with this sooner. I mean it’s so easy to come up with the idea, guess I am just not that creative! Thank you so much for posting this! I am always looking for creative to make things like pumpkins more creative! Not to mention the zebra stripes and it’s cheap! Thank you sweetie!

    Reply
  62. Kristen says

    October 11, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    what an amazing idea and super simple! thanks so much for sharing it with everyone!

    http://www.ladybug-blessings.com

    Reply
  63. cheapcraftymama says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I am featuring you on “Top 10 Tuesday– Pumpkin Decorating Ideas.”

    Please feel free to drop by and check it out and add a button or link to your post if you want! I will be promoting it at a lot of linky parties!

    Reply

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