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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Drop Cloth Pumpkins



Good morning friends...
This morning I am going to show you my drop cloth pumpkins I made.  I have seen so many kind of pumpkins, made out of so many types of mediums this fall and I am in love with all of them.  Especially the cloth ones- sweaters, velvet, old shirts, burlap, vintage handkerchiefs.... so, I decided to go to my favorite fabric and make drop cloth pumpkins.

Vintage, Paint and more.. pumpkins made from drop cloth


Isn't it cute as all get out....  I have to tell you I first saw these when Carol at Art and Sand  made some very similar. (Thank you Carol.)  She actually had gotten the tutorial from AKA Design.  So, I just marched my little self right over there and followed her instructions for Cinderella Pumpkins. (Thank you Shannon and Dean for sharing.)  They are so simple to make. I made four of them in one evening while watching TV. After making the fabric portion of the pumpkin I hot glued some moss and a piece of old stick that I had.  I think they look so rustic and cute....

Vintage, Paint and more... pumkins made from drop cloth in old white basket with burlap ribbon

Then I decided to display them in a basket on the fireplace hearth. I picked this basket up at the thrift store last summer. I think I got it for like $1 or maybe even $.50 but it was ugly and old and needed some care.  So, I painted it with DIY white chalk paint. I then filled it with two towels to take up some space and then some faux leaves I had.

Vintage, Paint and more... pumpkins made from drop cloth fabric, wooden basket and burlap ribbon

I added the drop cloth pumpkins and some little orange fabric pumpkins that I have had for years just to give it a pop of color.

Vintage, Paint and more... rustic pumpkins made from drop cloth fabric

I then tied a bit of burlap ribbon around the basket to tie in with the drop cloth pumpkins. I really love this little vignette next to the fireplace.

Vintage, Paint and more... pumpkins made from drop cloth fabric in rustic basked painted with diy chalk paint

It has everything I am loving this year ... drop cloth fabric, burlap, and white painted container.  Oh, yes...

What unusual item have you made pumpkins from?  I am having so much fun seeing all the different types of pumpkins folks are coming up with this year.  Just when I think I have seen it all someone does one with something I would never dream of.

This week Miss A and I are going to start working on our Halloween decor.  She loves the creepy, gory side of Halloween (me, not so much) so, we will have to have a little of that here.

Until next time,
have a great day
and
create something you love.....


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35 comments:

  1. Your pumpkins turned out really cute. I guess I need to buy some moss to have on hand for projects. I like how it looks.

    Thanks too for the shout out. It like how we see ideas and then make them our own.

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  2. Loved how these came out and how you did some white and some orange! So festive!! love ya Theresa

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  3. I really like those adorable little pumpkins! too cute!

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  4. I love, love, LOVE these! Drop cloth fabric is my favorite fabric to work with too! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm excited to get started.
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  5. The pumpkins look great! I have yet to make anything with a drop cloth. I think I need to give it a try! Looks very natural.

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  6. These are so cute! I am so in love with fabric pumpkins! Thanks for sharing yours here at TTF!

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  8. Such a cute idea! I am a new follower from the Junkin Joe Linky Party, would love for you to follow back!

    www.barksdaleblessings.blogspot.com

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  9. Your pumpkins look terrific, love the moss and stump in top. I love making things with paint cloth, it's such a great texture and easy to work with. I make several table runners, pillow covers, anything else that comes up I see on blog land I want to make. Can make several pieces out of one cloth. I'm hoping to make bedroom curtains and stencil them. Your pumpkins are so cute in that basket with the orange ones and the ribbon around the basket. Great idea filing basket with towels to take up some of the room in basket. Your display is inspiring. Happy weekend

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  10. Wonderfull créations
    Greeting from Belgium. ♥.o°O°o♥
    Blog seniorennet be Louisette

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  11. Terrible pumpkinsGreeting from Belgium. ♥.o°O°o♥

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  12. Your pumpkins are just gorgeous! You've done a really great job.
    Thanks so much for stopping by our blog and leaving such nice comments.
    Can't wait to try some of these, too.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  13. So pretty and shabby chic, love it!

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  14. These are adorable! Thanks for linking to DIY Sunday Showcase.

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  15. Wonderful pumpkins. I love working with dropcloth.

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  16. I love your drop cloth pumpkins and all the detail... I have some drop cloth left over from recovering my kitchen chairs...You have inspired me to use it up and make some of these cute pumpkins...Thank you so much for sharing at One More Time Events....hugs Tammy

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  17. Thank you Cathy for sharing your beautiful creation!

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  18. Your pumpkins are fabulous and that basket is wonderful. I would love for you to link up to Inspire Me this afternoon. The party goes live at 2:30 PT. http://www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty

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  19. I really love this little beauty! Thank you so much for sharing at this week's Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning!

    Have a lovely week.

    Hugs, Mary Beth

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  20. LOVE the pumpkins and the basket! Both are darling!!!

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  21. How cute are those...such a great addition to your decor!

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  22. Your pumpkins came out so cute! I am going to feature this post at The Thrifty Groove FB page today! I hope you will drop by and "like" the page! thank you for sharing at TTF party last week. https://www.facebook.com/thethriftygroove

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  23. THese are adorable!! I'm pinning this one to our talent board! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!!

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

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  24. I love drop cloth and your pumpkins turned out darling. I especially like the addition of the moss and stick! Thanks for sharing them with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  25. Hi Cathy,

    These are so very cute! Thanks
    for sharing.

    Bear Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  26. What a cute idea! They turned out great.

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  27. So cute! I love the little pumpkins so much. I, too, am loving seeing all of the pumpkin creations that people are coming up with this year. There is so much inspiration out there! Yours are beautiful, thanks for sharing with us!

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  28. These are amazingly GORGEOUS!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us today and WELCOME!!! hugs...

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  29. Congrats! You were featured on Friday’s Five Features over on DIY Vintage Chic. Stop by and grab yourself a button!

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  30. So cute! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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  31. Hi Just stoping by to Thank you for sharing at One More Time Events and let you know you have been featured this week!
    http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/10/share-it-one-more-time-party-and_19.html
    Hugs,
    Tammy

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  32. What a great idea, and so pretty! I love them. Just pinned! You were featured at Pick of the Bunch this week. Thank you so much sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. Have a fabulous weekend. :)
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  33. Cathy, your pumpkins are marvelous - I am loving all the creative ways to make pumpkins - I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  34. I LOVE this look! So rustic and perfect for fall! Thank you SO much for linking up at Get Your DIY On! I hope to see you back on Sunday to share your burlap projects! Have a wonderful week!

    ~Abby =)

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