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Fifty shades of pumpkin. No-carve pumpkin ideas.

August 21, 2012 15 Comments

OK, maybe not 50, but it sure seems like I did a whole heck of a lot of pumpkins last fall.  As autumn approaches and we gear up  to go into another fall season, I thought I’d do a quick recap of my previous no-carve pumpkins.

I had SO much fun with the pumpkins!

These black and white pumpkin topiaries might be one of my favorite Halloween projects ever! I love the ravens holding up the Halloween banner too!

Black & white pumpkin topiaries for Halloween

Another one of my favorite pumpkin projects ever?  This Crown Pumpkin.  I love the glossy black and the lace crown just makes me happy.

Crown Pumpkin Queen

You know what else?  Every pumpkin needs a bird wearing a hat.  And some bling.  And some paint.

blinged out crow pumpkin

Here are few other pumpkins that I’ve done over the years…  Click to be taken to the easy tutorials.

I kicked things off last year by tearing up an old flannel shirt and covering a fake pumpkin.

 

Copper pumpkins

 

Thrift store neckties covering Dollar Store pumpkins.

 

And since we’re covering pumpkins with thrift store clothing: an old dress gave its life to turn this trick-or-treat pumpkin into a Halloween decor

 

An old leather belt & various hardware and black spray paint
were used on this Punk-In

 

Faux silver mini-pumpkins with black sticks.
Speaking of pumpkins and black sticks….

 

zebra, stripes, pumpkin, black, white, silver
Zebra Striped Duck Tape Pumpkin

 

Duck Tape works for so many things…
including saving a craft fail.

 

You can also create a faux mercury glass look by breaking basic spray painting rules.

 

Of course you can take your Halloween pumpkins and give them a metallic update that will take you right through Thanksgiving.

Loved this fake pumpkin, old plate and candlestick make-over.

One last pumpkin: add a frosty touch for that week in limbo when Thanksgiving is over, but the Christmas decor is still in the attic.

I have lots more ideas in the hopper for this year too.  Who here is excited about fall?!

Filed Under: Autumn, cheap and easy, Crafts, epsom salt, Fall, faux finish, glitter, Halloween, Pumpkins, Round-Ups, spray paint, Thanksgiving

Comments

  1. Shawn says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I cannot believe its time for you to start your pumpkins. Where did summer go?

    Reply
  2. Cherished Bliss says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    haha! I remember all your pumpkins from last year! : ) I have to say I’m pretty excited about fall… mainly because we moved to Wisconsin and apparently they have fall here : ) I’m not used to seeing those colors… usually it was just summer straight through to December in Texas!

    Reply
  3. Good Time Charlie says

    August 21, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Starting to just barely think about Fall, as in, when will it finally cool down! I am excited to think about Pumpkins and Fall Decor. I did NADA around here last year, it was sad. This year I vow to be more festive. You know my favorite Pumpkin is the Punkin. I am making one this year fer sure, fer sure.

    Reply
  4. MiMi says

    August 21, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I’m wondering what you’re up to with em this year!

    Reply
  5. Johnnie says

    August 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Yay! I love your pumpkins. Last year you counted them and you had eleventy thousand. I can’t wait to see what you do with them this year.

    xoxo

    Reply
  6. Tausha says

    August 21, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Now I must create something with a pumpkin or two! Thanks so much for the ideas!
    Have a happy week!

    Tausha
    sassystleredesign.com

    Reply
  7. Richella says

    August 21, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    EXCITED for fall? How about ecstatic? Can’t wait?? this happens every year. . . I’m always glad for summer to come, but then the heat just drags on and on. . . and I’m an Autumn girl.

    I remember your wonderful pumpkins from last year! Looking forward to seeing what you do this year. I do so love pumpkins. 🙂

    Reply
  8. SueAnn Lommler says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Not me!!! I love summer and am not looking forward to winter!! Sigh
    Nice pumpkins shots
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    August 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    ha ha i love your title of your post! and of course all of the pumpkins!!!

    Reply
  10. Mrs. Robinson says

    August 22, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Can I just say this is the funniest post title ever!!!!! I laughed out loud!! :-))

    Reply
  11. Gypsy Heart says

    August 24, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    LOVE fall, pumpkins and everything else connected with it. These are wonderful suggestions ~ thanks so much for sharing! I’m a new follower and look forward to more of your creativity.

    Stop by and say hi when you can!

    Pat

    Reply
  12. Tulip TrueAim says

    August 24, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    I was looking for ideas for pumpkins to do with my kids. I really like the neck tie one. Stopping by from I’m Lovin it. I am a new follower. Hope to see you at True Aim!

    Reply
  13. c.w.frosting says

    August 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    cannot believe it’s almost fall! pinned your pumpkin ideas, xo

    Reply
  14. Hilani Ellis says

    August 27, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Found this on Frugal Girls! Coming by to say Hi, and follow/like/+/tweet together. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Emmy says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    You did make a lot of amazing pumpkins last year. Probably should hit the dollar store soon as the pumpkins may be there already

    Reply

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