Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A Pumpkin Topiary For My Table

It's another DIY linky party over at Kimba's
Check it out, there are so many wonderfully talented people who share their projects, you can't help but be inspired.

Having had such a great response to some fall pumpkin topiary's I made last week I decided to make a smaller version for my table. I found the pumpkin at Ross for $2.99, the candle ring from Michael's at 50% off, the candle holder was a Goodwill find for .99 (it was dark red with gold highlights and quite ugly), and the ribbon was something I already had on hand. The vinyl lettering was something I made with my vinyl cutting machine.


Black spray paint is definitely my friend these days. It has the ability to make things go from frightening to fabulous.
It can't get much easier than this for adding "cuteness" to a project.

Ribbon also adds sweet touch to most projects.

This plain old pumpkin was begging for something to give it personality.

Adding some cute vinyl lettering was just what it needed. I didn't glue this piece together so that I can use the candle holder later for another project I have in mind for Christmas.

something on it to celebrate the fall season. It is there to remind us of our blessings.
Thanks for stopping by. I would love it if you would leave a comment.
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27 comments:

Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...

Very charming, I love it!

Greta said...

Very cute -thanks for sharing!

Reid said...

Love it!!! I found a candle holder just like that last week! It was an ugly green though.

abnsigoslady said...

Gorgeous. I love the black letters on the white. Great idea. Laura@the mansion

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

It's adorable! The lettering really makes the piece "pop." I love it. :) Stopping by from Kimba's party. :)

rebecca @ older and wisor said...

LOVE that pumpkin on it's "stand." Thanks for the inspiration!

Angie said...

Looks awesome! I just love all the stuff you put words on!

Beverly said...

Simple and cute

Valencia Jones-Edwards said...

Very elegant!!

Cecelia---Sis---Mom said...

Very cute!!!! Black spray paint is my friend right now, too. HA I want to decorate for fall, but that means I have to finally accept summer is almost gone. I'll be freezing my patootie off before we know it. LOL

Cece

Unknown said...

Love it! I'm getting so inspired for autumn decorating--hubby thinks I'm nuts!

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

very cute!

Amy {The Red Chair Blog} said...

So cute!

Jane said...

Another great fall project...you are inspiring me to get going on my fall decorating!!

Jill said...

So adorable! I think the lettering adds the perfect finishing touch.

Let it Shine said...

SO cute! Great job, and I love the color combo!
I am working on a pumpkin topiary too, and you just inspired me to get my tush in gear!
Alyshia

deb said...

WOW very rich looking. Love it!
*hugs*deb

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Another fabulous one~ I think I might try one like this, so cute and clever too! Cindy

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Cute idea! I lvoe the writing on the pumpkin. Thanks for sharing!

Farmgirl Paints said...

Super cute!!

Rainy Day Farm said...

Super cute!

erin@my little creative outlet said...

so so gorgeous, i especially love the black stand.

Shanty 2 Chic said...

What a festive and creative center piece! I have got to start fall decorating! You are "on the ball"!

Anna Whiston-Donaldson said...

This looks great! I love the letters especially.

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

Turned out so cute!

Phyllis @Around the House said...

Thank you so much for visiting around the house, it means alot to me as I have only done two postings. So new to all this and your words were so encouraging, thanks for taking the time...Love your blog and love all the projects you do so well, I'm a fan....Phyllis

Unknown said...

What a great ideal, thanks for showing. Again love the lettering.
Sandy