Guys....I had just the best time making pumpkins today! Yes...I said Making (not growing) Pumpkins!
Now I WISH I could take credit for the idea and directions for these awesome and super fast, easy and cheap fall decorations...but I can't. The credit for this project goes to {L} at Moore Minutes. (for a better look....click the photo to enlarge!)
She posted a couple of different pumpkins she had made... she was even nice enough to share the How-to with us!!!
The pumpkins above are made from dryer vents!!! Can you believe that??? For the post with her directions...click here
I made these in about an hour...not including the paint drying. I modified the directions just a little bit to suit my need and climate.
I used three different size of vent....6-4 and 3 inch diameters...so I could have a variety of sizes. I used wire to close them instead of hot glue as I am WAS putting them outside...(not these ones...they are too cute) and the glue doesn't hold here outside. I also used a brown paper lunch bag as a stem...but the rest is exactly the way she said to do it! Are they NOT adorable? I think I will fill them with some sand next time...so they are heavy enough not to blow away...
So? What do you think? I like them..for just a few pennies...I have some fall decorations...that NO ONE in this area has!
Head over and say hi to {L}....her blog is called Moore Minutes. I am sure she will be delighted to meet you all! Say hi for me...I can't come...I have pumpkins to make!
For more fall decorating ideas....click here!!! I am Happy to Share mine!!!
Until Next Time…Happy Decorating!!!
*)*)*) to my special three…~Only you will reap what you sow~choose those seeds wisely!!!
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9/15/09
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Comments
Onto the pumpkins...WOW! Yours turned out amazing! They look so perfect. Now I want to make more, lol. And that is super exciting that you get to show them as a craft at school!
I really love you enthusiasm and passion in life. I can feel it on your blog and it is such a blessing. I'm so glad I found you. By the way, you completely read my "sinking in the sand" post 100% correct. I am very happy that you were able to get something out of it too. That's what its all about right? Encouraging each other along the way!
When I first read the instructions, instead of a dryer vent, I was imagining the lint trap and I just couldn't figure out how to glue that! lol!! They don't call me Blondie for nothing!!
xoxo
Janie
Awesome!!! I love your pretty pumpkins, Girlfriend!!! I seen these when I was visiting Lisa earlier in the week! Well...you did a fantablous job...they really are pretty and I love the how you decorated around the top of them!!! These really would be great for outdoor decor but like you said...putting some sand in them to weight them down would be a good idea! Thanks for sharing your pretties with us! I've really been enjoying all of your autumn decor...you have a beautiful home, Darlin'!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
congrats on a job very well done!
Your Pumpkins turned out fabulous! I remember back when I used to be crafty. (Those were the days!)
xoxoxoxo
Donna Marie
The pumpkins are great. I think it's great that you'll be teaching this craft at your daughter's school.
Also loved the "promise" post.
Warmly,
Deb :)
Blessings,
Sandra
I’m posting for the QCI this month, and that’s where you’ll find my Three or More Tuesday post this week. Hope to see you there for a visit when you take a break from making pumpkins. ~ Sarah
These are over the top wonderful!!!
When i first saw the picture, I thought they were made out of the same 'fabric' i made mine out of. I mean material,. actual material. I can tell you it takes me more than an hour to make even one of mine. I may have to give these a try.
I can hardly believe they are dryer vents!!
I'm headin' over to "L's" to check this out.
So glad you are joining us for the Challenge!!
Keep on craftin'girl!!
Blessings,
Barbara jean
I went over and looked at the others.
How did you get the ripples to smooth out more than the others?
Are they stuffed with anything??
I'm going over to the hardware store tomorrow and get me some vents. =0)
I bet i have seen tons at garage sales, but of course had no use for them then. =0))
hugs and thanks
barbara jean
PS
Sand is a great idea!!
Go over and see how much those look like my fabric ones if you have time.
Blessings,
Spencer
Barbara
I'm glad you shared the site...and so excited for you that you get to teach a class how to do these. You're a talented and lucky gal!
Hugs~ J
Thanks for stopping by the QCI blog. Come again anytime!
Sarah
They are just too cute. I do like the Idea of using sand. I would like to make some rather large ones for my pots outside. Great ideas girls. I will be checking in to see what your next two projects are........lol
Ramona
way to go, they look fabulous. I've seen the idea before but never tried. The hardest part would be painting them. ;P
TFS!