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More Pumpkin foolishness…. Necktie Pumpkins

October 24, 2011 26 Comments

Today we’re recovering pumpkins with  neckties!

I picked up a couple of neckties at Goodwill that I thought would fit in with my Halloween decor.

I used a seam ripper to dismantle them and a rotary cutter to cut them into strips.
With a dab of hot glue on the bottom of the pumpkins, I glued one end of each strip and pulled it tight up towards the stem.
When they were completely covered, I wrapped gray ribbon around the stem on the dark one…
To be honest, I’m not really in love with the gray ribbon stem, but it’ll do.

Each time I think I’m all pumpkin-ed out… I guess I’m not.

Filed Under: Autumn, Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, fabric, Fall, Franken-Crafts, Goodwill, Halloween, Holidays, Pumpkins

Comments

  1. Lori E says

    October 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I heard on the news about some weird lady running up to men on the street with scissors.
    She snips off their ties and runs like hell.
    Have you guys heard about this? I wonder what is up with that.

    Reply
  2. Richella says

    October 24, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    You are the QUEEN of pumpkins. Honestly, you must be having a blast, just letting your creativity loose–and inspiring all of us along the way!

    I need a dose of your creativity. My baby boy (now a freshman in high school) just invited all the kids in his 9th grade class over for a Halloween party this weekend. Maybe I should go back and study all your pumpkins!

    Reply
  3. Amanda Hill says

    October 24, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Such a great craft and I can clean out some unwanted ties too 🙂

    Reply
  4. Impulsive Addict says

    October 24, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    So how many pumpkins do you have displayed in your house right now? And outside? Include those too. I love these! They are super cute!

    Annnnnd….you’ll be happy to know that I went to our Goodwill store this weekend with my mom for the first time ever and i loved it! Wow! You can find some great finds in there! Who knew? Thanks to you, I know now!

    Reply
  5. MiMi says

    October 24, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I’m with IA…HOW many pumpkins do you have right now?? They’re adorable, I like em a lot!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    October 24, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    You’ve done it again, these are fabulous!

    Reply
  7. Lesley says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Are there any pumpkins left in your city? Seriously. Share, Viv. ;o)

    Reply
  8. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    You are a pumpkin decorating machine this year! I feel inadequate. I suddenly feel the need to go decorate more pumpkins. You sure do make some really cute ones!!

    Question for you….I remember a while back you did a post on a website that you could do collage photos on. What would be the name of the site?? I’m in the OMTWI competition and would like to use it. Thanks!!

    Reply
  9. Shawn says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I’ve been busy all day searching for a pumpkins anonymous meeting for you. So far I’ve found nothing, I’ll let you know if I find anything.

    Reply
  10. Emmy says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Love love the polka dot one! And I totally have been inspired by your pumpkins and was going to decorate more but they were all gone this weekend 🙁 Next year- as soon as they come out I am stocking up.. though maybe not 72 😉

    Reply
  11. Camilla says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Visiting from Rook No 1’s A Little Birdie Told Me linky party. These are adorable! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. SueAnn says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love these!! They are fabulous!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  13. Heather at Dragonfly Designs says

    October 26, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    lol so cute ~ you can never be pumpkined out can you?

    Reply
  14. Myya says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I’m with IA… how many pumpkins do you have displayed???

    Reply
  15. Katie says

    October 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Super cute idea!

    Reply
  16. Our DIY Diaries says

    October 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I love this idea. I’ve never been a holiday decor type person (except Christmas) and this makes me want to deck out my house with pumpkins! Good job!

    -Jen

    Reply
  17. At The Picket Fence says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Love those Viv!! Still can’t believe the things you come up with and we are always so glad you share your creativity with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  18. Shelly @A Creative Space says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Neckties? What a fun idea!

    Reply
  19. D @ The Shady Porch says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    They turned out great! I love this idea…I thought I had seen it all too…panty hose pumpkins, sweater, etc. Great idea!

    Reply
  20. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    October 29, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Seriously love these!!

    Reply
  21. Sonia Barton says

    October 29, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful idea. Visiting from Rook No. 17

    Reply
  22. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Another clever, classy, and easy-to-follow pumpkin project. Brilliant, Viv!

    Reply
  23. Natalie @ Johnny In A Dress says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Cutest Idea EVER! You are so talented!

    Reply
  24. Holly Lefevre says

    November 5, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I shall send you all of my hubby’s old neck ties for next year, OK?

    Reply
  25. Jennifer says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    You and your pumpkins! You have had some amazing, out-of-the-box ideas!
    Jen

    Reply
  26. Charmaine says

    December 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Perusing your “before and after” section and just came across this – love love love it! So cute – will be trying this next year! 🙂

    Reply

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