Doesn't everyone?
A while ago I was staring at mine and noticed that the lines of the pumpkin are really, quite nice. Similar to a fishbowl, almost. They are deep enough to hold a flower arrangement, or sewing notions, or legos, or crayons, or kitchen utensils, or rolled up towels, or...or...or...or...or...STRAWS!
I'm wild about drinking straws. Can't get enough of them.
I also can't get enough pedestal bowls. Everything looks better on a pedestal. Everything.
There is no tutorial on this because I didn't take photos as I made it. And, as someone who is known to, ahem, ramble on occasion, I'm trying to challenge myself to rely on visuals more than words.
Tip: If the pumpkin's eyes/mouth are indented, cover them with duct tape before decoupage.
Tip: Dilute the glue with equal parts water and mod podge, for a smooth, water resistant finish.
Tip: Scraps from leftover coffee filter flowers make THE BEST decoupage materials. If you have ever made your own confetti by punching holes in tissue paper, you will recognize where the gold bits came from.
Now you have the fanciest candy bucket in town!
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Absolutely crazy frakkin' beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFan-freaking-tastic! Seriously, though...how do you have room for all these projects?!
ReplyDeleteoh i like what you've done with the... pumpkin. it's darn nice ain't it? it's very sunshiny and i love doing the papier maché thing, in fact wouldn't this be a good one for my little guy? think so think so! thanks peaches, you're just a fountain of beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I am always amazed with the crafty projects you do!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments! I can't wait to see your necklace!!
I would never have guessed it was a pumpkin! Great recycling project! Pearl
ReplyDeletesunshine in a bowl....love it
ReplyDeleteHow clever to recycle a pumpkin basket ! Love to see you at my challenge - http://angsandy.blogspot.com/2010/11/sandys-challenge-1.html
ReplyDeleteDollface, I'm gonna put you on a pedestal too, infact I already have! This is just so gorgeous, and leave it to you to put the project over the top with a bouquet of straws, oh my kids would love you too! Thanks a ton for sharing on Craft schooling Sunday! xoxoxo Sara
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for submitting this to Dollar Store Crafts - I love, love, LOVE it! The shape is fabulous, and the colors/patterns on your finished piece are gorgeous!! I will be posting about it soon! :)
ReplyDeletethis looks fabulous! :) lisa
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I, too, am in LOVE with drinking straws! Strange passion - glad I'm not alone :)
ReplyDeleteAnother project for me to add to the list of projects I am behind in! I need to get out tomorrow to buy old Halloween candy and more pumpkins! I have a Room for my legos. We call it Legoland. I am kind of obsessed with Legos. I think they are the perfect toy.
ReplyDeleteThis idea would be great with silver and gold paper and holly or other greens falling out of it.Ann
And another thing: I think a Smurf tastes like a blue Hostess Snowball.
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