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Make a Houndstooth Pumpkin from Duck Tape

September 11, 2012 34 Comments

I love pumpkins.  I love Duck Tape.  I really, really love houndstooth… so it’s only natural that I would make a Houndstooth Duck Tape Pumpkin.

This is so, so, SO easy to do.

Grab yourself some fabulous Duck Tape and a Dollar Store pumpkin.  Split the tape down the middle so that you have thinner strips of tape.  Even though there will still be a little bubble or two, they will lay flatter this way.  Start covering the pumpkin from top to bottom, trying to match up the pattern as you go.  It doesn’t have to be perfect… you’ll get the houndstooth effect no matter what.

I used a bit of double sided tape to cover the stem and covered the top with a few strips of ribbon.  Then just took some grosgrain ribbon and wrapped it around the sides.

Easy, peasy.  Note: I may be crafting up some Halloween goodies right now, but they will not be going up in my home until October 1st.  I try not to rush the seasons, even if I’m super excited for them!

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Comments

  1. southernscraps says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Love the houndstooth!

    Reply
  2. Richella says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    You win the creative pumpkin award, hands down! Wait, that doesn’t sound right. I don’t mean you’re a pumpkin; I mean you decorate pumpkins creatively. Oh, whatever.

    You’re a winner. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Becca @ R We There Yet Mom? says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    This might be easy enough for me to try!!!

    XOXO

    Reply
  4. Kisses Aren't Contracts says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    So easy & cute! Love it!

    xoxo Shauna

    Reply
  5. Kim@todayismysome-day says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    OH my goodness! Had to hop over from FB to properly comment on this cuteness! Great job! I may just have to do this one 🙂

    Reply
  6. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    so cute Viv!! I am declaring you the pumpkin crafting queen!! Love it! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Laura@Elegant Nest says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    So cute! Looks great with the black birds. Cant wait to see all of your creative Halloweenn decor!

    Reply
  8. Eclectically Vintage says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    My girls have a duct tape stash – they’d love making these! The houndstooth so fun! Pinning!
    Kelly

    Reply
  9. NoPo QuirkyMomma says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Okay, that is awesome!

    Reply
  10. At The Picket Fence says

    September 11, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    That is so awesome Vivienne! We always know we can count on you to come up with some really cool crafts. Oh, and I had a craft fail today! Seriously still think we need to have a “failed projects” linky party. LOL!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  11. MiMi says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    CUUUUUUTE!!!!

    Reply
  12. InMyOwnStyle says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Now that is one stylish pumpkin. Very clever use of duct tape.

    Reply
  13. nest of posies says

    September 15, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    clever girl!

    xo
    kellie

    Reply
  14. Laura from Top This Top That says

    September 15, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    who would have thought pumpkins would look so good in houndstooth!! Featuring this on Sunday for my weekly wow’s.

    Reply
  15. Beja {Howdy-Honey.com} says

    September 15, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Houndstooth is one of my addictions, so when I saw you at TATER, I had to look!

    I recently recovered my dining table chairs in houndstooth:
    http://www.howdy-honey.com/2012/07/houndstooth-chair-reveal-unfortunately.html

    Reply
  16. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    September 15, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    How brilliant! I love the duct tape selection they have now. So cute! I hope you will link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party if you haven’t already.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/09/2012-wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas.html

    Reply
  17. Bethany Lee says

    September 15, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Great idea! 🙂

    Reply
  18. daisypetals says

    September 15, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Totally cute! Being an Alabama fan, I LOVE the choice of Duck Tape! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle.com

    Reply
  19. Kim Wilson says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Love it! Pinned, SU’d, tweeted & G+!

    Reply
  20. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    ADORABLE!!! Love the pattern!!

    Reply
  21. InMyOwnStyle says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    HI VIv – looked high and low for the duct tape – can’t find it 🙁 Will have to order it online. Can I use one of your images for a roundup on pumpkin decorating that I am doing for a post on Momtastic? I will include a link to your post?

    Reply
  22. Kelley Wilson says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Just wanted to let you know I Featured this on a Halloween post!

    Reply
  23. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

    September 19, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Very fun and fashionable! I love the houndstooth pattern. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Sarita says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    I finally see a reason to buy Duck Tape! This is adorable, fashionable and right up my alley!!

    Reply
  25. Jaimee @ Craft, Interrupted says

    October 3, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Brilliant idea!! I’m including this in a 13 for Halloween round-up of Pumpkin ideas at my blog this Friday, including one pic and a link back to this post. Thanks for sharing creative inspiration : )

    Reply
  26. Candie@Craftbaby.com says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Love the houndstooth! You should enter your photos into Craftbaby’s DIY a Pumpkin Challenge! 🙂 http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/34/diy-a-pumpkin

    Reply

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