Well, I might still be in my flip flops but it didn’t stop me from making over these dollar store pumpkins with a little paint! Yesterday was officially this first day of fall and it was 90 degree’s, it didn’t stop me from decorating for fall, no it didn’t.
I am so excited to be a part of a Fall Tour this week with a group of fabulous bloggers. You are going to find all sorts of inspiration for mantels, tablescapes, wreaths and crafts. (I have all the links at the end of the post)
First, grab those plastic looking orange pumpkins and give it a quick coat of chalky paint.
Once dried, simply dip an artist brush in water and black craft paint. Paint black lines in the creases, if the lines are too dark just wipe off with a damp towel and start again. You can’t go wrong! Last, I sprayed an indoor-outdoor clear sealant on the pumpkins once dried to protect them.
~So simple~
Now stop by and see all the other amazing fall inspiration!
Monday
Postcards from the Ridge | All Things Heart and Home
Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer | Domestically Speaking
Prodigal Pieces | Housepitality Designs
Mad In Crafts | My Creative Days
Tuesday
Refresh Restyle | 2 Bees in a Pod
Fox Hollow Cottage | Artsy Chicks Rule
Our Southern Home | Restoration Redoux
Savvy Southern Style | Atta Girl Says
Wednesday
H2OBungalow | Cottage at the Crossroads
Today’s Creative Life | Dukes and Duchesses
Hunt & Host | The Interior Frugalista
Sweet Pea | Petticoat Junktion
Thursday
Town and Country Living | Cupcakes and Crinoline
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia | So Much Better With Age
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Those are sweet! And I’m with ya on the painting of the pumpkins! 😉
xo
Nancy
Those look so great Kristin and way more realistic!
Paint makes these look like the real thing!
They turned out great Kristin! I always love what paint can do.
I had to laugh when I read your first paragraph … because I’m wearing flip flops today. It’s upper 70’s here in Chicagoland. Cute little pumpkins! I need to remember to shop the dollar store!
I always forget to check out the dollar store! So much better now! 🙂
Such a great idea. It is crazy how expensive pumpkins can get. This is an easy way to make them affordable AND cute!
Love the embellishments you used on your painted pumpkins!
You are so sweet, thank you Marie!
You know I love a good Dollar Tree craft!! 🙂 Such a cute shape and dying to be made over!! Darling!!
Your painted pumpkins are so pretty and realistic! Dollar store pumpkins never looked so good!
Thank you so much ladies!
These little pumpkins are perfect! It’s amazing what a little paint can do. 🙂
Thank you so much Jenny!
Can’t beat the price and the after effect. 🙂 Great job on a sweet project!
Great project! And from the dollar store!!!! I love a project that’s beautiful and won’t break the bank! ox
Thank you Robin