Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Decoupage Pumpkin

There are so many great pumpkin decorating ideas out there these days, but I could not resist an opportunity to decoupage book pages onto mine. Here's a quick step-by-step on how I created this beauty


Step 1: Clean your pumpkin thoroughly.

Step 2: Rip up your book or magazine pages so they are in strips and small pieces.

Step 3: Using Mod Podge, coat one section of the pumpkin at a time and apply the pages, smoothing them down and making sure the edges adhere to the pumpkin. Layer the pages until the entire pumpkin is covered.

Step 4: Find some cute embellishments! My polka dots came from some Stampin' Up cardstock that had velvety black dots. I cut them out and then used Mod Podge to adhere them to the book pages. Since cardstock is stiff, I applied the Mod Podge, stuck the dot on, then pressed it down for a minute so that it would shape itself to the surface.

Step 5: Decorate that stem. Using a simple bow tutorial found online here, I tied a double ribbon bow and added some orange and green curls. I hot glued all the ribbons in place.

And there you have it! Since I used Harry Potter pages to cover my pumpkin, I thought the best place to display it would be among my Harry Potter books.

{Linked on Coastal Charm, The DIY Dreamer, Ladybug Blessings, VMG206, Our Delightful Home, Funky Polkadot Giraffe, Hope Studios, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, New Nostalgia, And Sew We Craft}

10 comments :

  1. This is adorable!!! Found you on the DIY Dreamer.

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Shelly! I'm glad you commented because now I'm following your blog and social media.

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  2. Super cute and seems pretty easy.

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    1. You're right, it was pretty easy, though I kept finding Mod Podge on my hands for the rest of the day despite several washings. :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Lovin this idea! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday linky party and share this post with us. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/centerpiece-wednesday-link-up-party-98.html
    Karin

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    1. Thanks for the info! I completely forgot to link up this week. But I'll come check it out next week!

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  4. Love your decoupage pumpkin! Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays.
    New Follower!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  5. So cute! I saw your post featured on "Brag about it Tuesday"!

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  6. You've been featured this week on BeBetsy at the BRAG ABOUT IT No. 27

    Thanks for linking up with us. Have a fun HALLOWEEN!

    Sharon and Denise ♥

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