Hello Friends, HAPPY FRIDAY!! This Friday, I wanted to share with you an oldie but goodie, please enjoy. XOXO (Please excuse, the picture quality, these were my earlier days 🙂 )
The other day ago I went to the Dollar Tree for spider webs, while there, I saw these poor little sad orange pumpkins screaming for attention. I grabbed one, and thought, “Hmm… glitter?” BUT then…..
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“ No, NOT glitter! I have spray paint at home, and these thumbtacks {300 in a pack} on aisle 2 will make a perfect studded effect.” <<BOOM!
{Yes, that’s how my mind works…}
This thumbtack pumpkin was super easy to make, and it only cost me $2!! My husband came home and said he loved the pumpkin. He then proceeded to ask me, “Where did you get it?”{what a sweetheart.. right}.
My girls warmed my heart too>>> They both said the pumpkin looked like it came from Home Goods!!! They proceeded to tell me they thought my pumpkin looked like it would cost a lot of mula if you got it from Home Goods or Target 🙂 Keepers Right? LOVE THOSE KIDS!
I’m obsessed I want to make more, I wish I had picked up extra $1 pumpkins. I want to cover a whole pumpkin in thumbtacks, or add an initial, or try another color.
They are seriously easy to make.
Here’s what you will need:
- Spray Paint ( I have a collection in my garage, so that was free)
- Foam Pumpkin
- Thumbtacks
I spray painted my pumpkin, and waited for the pumpkin to dry, I did dishes or something not as fun, boo!
Once the pumpkin was dry, it was time to get tacking. That’s it, nothing more or nothing less.
What are waiting for, go get tacking!
This would also be a great craft to do with older kids, I think they would enjoy choosing their own colors. Our pumpkin stays out throughout Thanksgiving; gray just kind of goes with EVERYTHING 😉
I’d love to know if you try this DIY.
XO
Laila (@FrontRowMama)
October 17, 2014 at 1:01 pmI LOVE it! And I love the dollar tree so I see these pumpkins all the time but am never sure how to make them come alive. This is perfect!
MrsA0K2001
October 18, 2014 at 2:55 pmThanks, Laila! This was super easy & fun, I think BB would enjoy crafting these with you, Mama.
XOXO
Tricia the Good Mama
October 17, 2014 at 2:38 pmReally cute and easy. I should definitely head over to the dollar store to see what items I can re-do. I love this idea!
MrsA0K2001
October 18, 2014 at 2:56 pmThanks, Tricia. I would love to see what you come up with!
XOXO
Stephanie May
October 17, 2014 at 3:48 pmLove this! Super cute and creative! You go girl!
MrsA0K2001
October 18, 2014 at 2:59 pmThank you, Stephanie!
XOXO
Corina Ramos
October 17, 2014 at 10:02 pmI love this idea and the fact that you didn’t spend a lot is a plus! I’m going to have to make my way to Dollar Tree this weekend and see what I can find!
Thanks for sharing this idea with us! TGIF. Have a great weekend hun!
MrsA0K2001
October 18, 2014 at 3:16 pmYay!!– I cannot wait to see what you find. Frugality is always a bonus, right?
Thanks for stopping in, wishing you a beautiful weekend!
XOXO
Corina Ramos
October 20, 2014 at 2:50 pmI went to the Dollar Tree by my house and believe it or not but they don’t have much Halloween stuff left because they’re making room for the Christmas decorations! I have my daughter looking for pumpkins at her Dollar Tree too :).
I had a great weekend and hope you did too! Thanks for inviting me to the Monday Mommy Blog hop!
cori
Uplifting Families
October 17, 2014 at 10:32 pmVery cute, I love the transformation. I need to make some cute decorations. I am so uncrafty these days.
MrsA0K2001
October 18, 2014 at 3:44 pmSing with me: I’m bringing crafting back. Them other crafters don’t know how to act. <<< Bring it back. "Go ahead, be gone with it." Let's see what your crafty pants comes up with 😉 XO
cuteek
October 18, 2014 at 8:36 amHaha so strange you just commented on my blog, but I already had this post open in another tab ready to comment from Sits! 😀
I love this! If I carve a real pumpkin and set it out, it attracts small colonies of fruit flies and spoils very quickly. The idea of painting and pinning a foam pumpkin appeals to me, hopefully I can find something similar.
MrsA0K2001
October 18, 2014 at 3:52 pmHa Ha, instant blogging connection!
I hope you find some foam pumpkins to craft, I’d love to see what you come up with if you do 🙂 I’m thinking of glittering a few, or white spray paint & Sharpies 😉
XOXO
Karen
October 18, 2014 at 9:50 amSo cute! Why have I never thought of getting foam pumpkins before?? I love the look of the thumbtacks. We actually carved a real pumpkin this week and I hate to sound like a downer but it was a pain! I tried to do a Mickey design for my daughter and that was disastrous! She lost interest in about 5 minutes because I wouldn’t let her hold the carving tool. Oh well! Need to get the foam pumpkins!
MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 11:06 amAwww… it takes a couple of tries, I think. I always have the kiddos do pumpkin-guts-duty and seed sifting, but now that they are older I let them use the little craving tool with teeth. Foam pumpkins are MUCH easier and less messy 🙂 Well, if you use glitter it can get a little messy, but glitter pumpkins… I mean hello, who doesn’t love glitter pumpkins 😉
XOXO
Ericka
October 18, 2014 at 12:44 pmLOVE this! It totally looks like something from Home Goods. I’m going to have to get to my dollar store and get some supplies and make some cute pumpkins ASAP 🙂
MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 11:09 amAwww thank you, Ericka– you’re a keeper too!!!
I truly hope you make some cute pumpkins, they are perfect to use for Thanksgiving too 😉
XOXO
V
October 18, 2014 at 2:38 pmBrilliant! I totally wasn’t expecting it to be spray paint and thumbtacs. Totally surprised when I clicked over. Too cute.
V
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MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 11:14 amWell thank you, V! I’m glad you liked my surprise 🙂
XOXO
Shelly
October 18, 2014 at 7:47 pmWhat a great idea, Dean! The best part is that you used thumbtacks, which can also work with real pumpkins if one cannot find foam ones.
You are the crafting queen! <3
MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 11:19 amAwww shucks… thanks, Shell!
XOXO
K. Elizabeth (YUMMommy)
October 18, 2014 at 10:39 pmLove! Cute, simple and quick to make. I was just at the Dollar Tree this past Wednesday looking at those. If we didn’t have three real pumpkins and two fake ones, I surely would have stocked up. Come to think of it, I might just go back and grab a couple to use for next year.
MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 12:13 pmThey make a great Thanksgiving centerpieces 😉 I think I remember correctly, you’re family has a big Thanksgiving… right?
If you do end up making any, I’d love to see.
XOXO
Akaleistar
October 19, 2014 at 4:45 pmThat pumpkin looks awesome!
MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 12:14 pmThank you!
XOXO
Adrian
October 20, 2014 at 2:45 amThat’s a great idea! I HATE pumpkin guts, so I am always looking for a pumpkin substitute. I did one last year with thumbtacks, ribbon, and some hardware I fished out of the garage. It was a very unique look and I loved it. #SITSSharefest
MrsA0K2001
October 20, 2014 at 12:24 pmThat sounds fun, did you share it on your blog? I would love to see your unique pumpkin 🙂
XOXO
Chastity
October 20, 2014 at 4:06 pmI love it! It looks fantastic! I agree with your girls, it looks a like a pricey Homegoods piece. xoxo
MrsA0K2001
October 21, 2014 at 12:15 pmThanks, Chastity!!!
XOXO
Tamara
October 20, 2014 at 4:46 pmTotally cool idea! And sometimes even at Target, those previously decorated pumpkins are PRICEY. I love the idea of the thumbtacks.
MrsA0K2001
October 21, 2014 at 12:17 pmThanks, Tamara 🙂
You’re right they can get pricey! 300 thumbtacks for $1 and minimal imagination, only cost me two bucks and 30 minutes 😉 I like that waaaay better.
XOXO
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Mera
October 17, 2015 at 12:25 pmI absolutely love this! I’m so in need of decor that is cheap and easy to do with my little homeschoolers! Thanks so much. Definitely sharing this!
MrsA0K2001
October 19, 2015 at 12:59 pmThank you! This would be a great homeschool project. I homeschooled last year and loved it! 🙂
XOXO
adrian
October 17, 2015 at 6:50 pmI hate pumpkin guts, so I am always looking for great ideas for non-carved pumpkins. I did a thumbtack one a few years ago and I also did one with a bunch of hardware I dug out of the garage – that was my favorite. Last year, it was silver spray paint with ribbons. This year, who knows? #SITSSharefest
MrsA0K2001
October 19, 2015 at 1:00 pmI hope you will share what this year will be 😉
XOXO
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Caryn
October 24, 2015 at 8:04 amThis is awesome. I’m going to try it.
MrsA0K2001
October 26, 2015 at 11:58 pmPlease let me know how it turns out. 🙂 Happy Crafting!
XOXO
Kirsten
October 24, 2015 at 9:16 amThis is so cute and creative! I love trying new things for Halloween, but I tend to go for the easier projects. You hit it out of the ballpark with this one. Love it!
MrsA0K2001
October 27, 2015 at 12:15 amTHANK YOU!!! This is certainly easy & can be used all fall long 😉
XOXO
Anjanette @MommaYoung
October 24, 2015 at 10:59 amOh I love these ideas. The dollar store is surprisingly full of craft inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing this pumpkin craft with us. Stopping by from Sitsgirls…
MrsA0K2001
October 27, 2015 at 12:24 amI love going to the Dollar Tree & figuring out what I can make next. I hope you’ll make a pumpkin too. 🙂
Thanks for the visit.
XOXO
Heather
October 24, 2015 at 11:04 amNow I’m wishing I had picked up a few of those pumpkins when I saw them at my Dollar Tree the other day!
MrsA0K2001
October 27, 2015 at 12:38 amThere’s still time 🙂 I hope you get to pick up a few pumpkins and try this out. I have had this pumpkin for YEARS and it stays out all fall long. 🙂 I love it.
XOXO
Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black
October 24, 2015 at 12:47 pmThat’s so creative! When I first saw the photos, I thought these were purchased. Very nice!
MrsA0K2001
October 27, 2015 at 12:42 am🙂 Thanks, Keisha!! That made me smile.
XOXO
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