Saturday, October 15, 2011

Faux Pumpkin Makeover

After seeing adorable pumpkins on Confessions of a Plate Addict, where she was inspired by Country Living, I had to give them a try.  I hadn't used Mod Podge in years, having done numerous projects back in the 1960's-1970's.   I was anxious to try it again!!  A friend & I got together & we did these cute cheetah print pumpkins.  The faux pumpkins were from Michael's and the tissue paper was from Hobby Lobby.  Of course, Mod Podge can be found at either of those places.  We tore the tissue paper into strips, put Mod Podge on the back & stuck them on.  You really need strips to fit onto the pumpkin.  After they were all glued on, then a final coat of Mod Podge went over the entire pumpkin.  For added embellishment, we added some decorative elements.  For a good tutorial, check the above site.  I think the cheetah pumpkin turned out pretty cute!
 
Faux pumpkin decked out in cheetah print!

Cheetah pumpkin on one side of mantle

Other side of mantle

I am sharing with:
Seasonal Sundays
Tabletop Tuesdays
Metamorphosis Monday
Wow Us Wednesdays
Pink Saturday

20 comments:

  1. Oh I love your animal print pumpkin! I've been tempted to pick up the Mod Podge too after seeing all these CL inspired creations!

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  2. Kitty, this is so pretty! I remember mod podge too, didn't even know it was still around! Wish I had been there to make one with you, just love this!

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  3. Love the animal print pumpkin! I have rediscovered Mod Podge, too...my new BFF! lol Hope you are having a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  4. I have seen all these pumpkins on blogs but yours is the easiest to do. I think I might even be able to handle tissue paper and Mod Podge! Thanks for sharing this. I'm heading out to Joann later and am picking up a pumpkin, tissue paper and Mod Podge! Happy Sunday Kitty!

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  5. Your pumpkin turned out great and I'll bet you had a great time making them with a buddy-enjoy:@)

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  6. Love the cheetah print pumpkin! I will be looking at tissue paper in a whole new way now that I've seen your pumpkin!

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  7. Awesome! Love the cheetah print! What fun! Looks great on your mantel!

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  8. Fantastic fall post!Your table turned out great and gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  9. HI Kitty! I just adore your cheetah print pumpkin! How sassy is that?! Very cute!! I invite you to come over and follow me, too! Blessings to you!

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  10. Love the Cheetah pumpkin, that is such a cute idea. YOur mantel vignette is lovely. Now I have to find me some cute tissue paper and try this, Thanks so much for joining TTT Hugs, Marty

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  11. So happy that you chose to join Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  12. Weeehaaa... the best pumpkin I ever seen in bloglandia.

    Love it so much... hope to find in Sweden or London.

    Happy TTT...

    Greetings from chilly Stockholm,
    /chie

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  13. It is so cute! Look that look ! Joann

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  14. Love the pumpkin, so cute! Laura Cottage and Broome

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  15. I love your pumpkin. I can't believe I have never used modge podge. I must give it a try! Is it messy?

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  16. This is gorgeous, love the other side of the mantel as well! Lovely job, thanks for adding it to the party. I will be pinning, tweeting and +1'ing it. :)

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  17. Hi lovely lady.
    Your Animal Print pumpkin is gorgeous on your mantel great Idea sweet lady. I hope you have a great week.
    XXOO Diane

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  18. Love all these interior decorations that you have shared to all of us. Thanks! :)

    real estate ph

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  19. Wow, this is such a creative idea. Thank you for sharing. I love the cheetah print!

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