A pumpkin patch on the mantel.
Fall is just around the corner and the mantel is ready.
As usual the TV creates a huge decorating dilemma so I kept it simple.
An orange gingham mantel runner and lots of jute and twine covered pumpkins.
The pumpkins started off orange:
Remove the stem, add some hot glue and wrap with twine:
Add a wood stem and grapevine bits and you have this:
For the complete tutorial click here.
Simple, understated but most importantly unobtrusive to the TV viewing eye.
Bring on the cool temperatures, we’re ready.
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Stephanie says
Wow, I just love these! I have some tattered fake pumpkins and this would be a great solution to revamp them. Thanks for the tutorial!
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
Love the twine pumpkins! thanks for sharing your tutorial!
sabrymagic says
Che carina questa idea per la zucca!! 🙂
Grazie!!
Tanya says
Adorable! I may just have to make some of these cuties 🙂 Thanks for the idea and I will be absolutely sure to link back to you. I'm pinning this!!!
Heidiopia says
How cute! Love the texture and simplicity. Visiting from Beth's Tutes and Tips. 🙂
Heidi @ Show some Decor
Heaven's Walk says
Adorable, Jaime! Such a sweet and simple idea! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Cheryl says
I just love your little twine-covered pumpkins. Thanks so much for showing us how to make them . So simple and so perfect! I can't wait to try this idea.
Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage
Stephanie says
I love the pumpkins! The jute give some great texture. I am pinning this!
Olly's mama says
Very cute! luv it ;.)
My Little Home and Garden says
Your pumpkin patch idea is so clever and looks terrific!
-Karen
poppilinnstudios says
What a cute idea! Looks great on your mantel. Thanks for sharing.
-Lynn
CalypsoInTheCountry says
Very cute idea!
E. Charlotte says
Love the twine! I thought you purchased them that way at first. Very cool!
NauticalCottageBlog.com says
They are really adorable with the jute wrapping on them ~ very creative!
Visiting from Feathered Nest Friday ~ hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Marie
-Kelsey Coghill says
ok I absolutely love jute twine… every project I've been making lately has jute somewhere on it and these are absolutely amazing!! thanks for the inspiration!!
Emily says
I love it! I've been looking for some fall mantel inspiration… thanks for sharing.
cmoh says
You have no idea how wonderful I find your post. We recently moved and I have had to give up my mantle to a similiar tv situation as you have (I hate it! or at least I did until I saw your post). Thank you so much for the idea, and beleive it or not a bought a bunch of mini white pumpkins this weekend that I havn't set out yet. Off to decorate the tv mantle.
Love your pumpkins too! Thanks for the tutorial.
Have a great day
Caro
~SHANNON~ says
What a great way to make the plastic pumpkins new and modern!
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Jaimee says
Love those pumpkins!!
Eileen says
I love the twine wrapped around the pumpkins. I never know what to do with my fireplace because of the wires under my TV yours looks awesome. And no wires!
I love it!
Diapers and Divas says
I totally didn't think about the tv being over the fireplace mantel as such a design dilemma! This is a great solution! Love the twine pumpkins. Too cute!
Stopping by from The Lettered Cottage. Happy Fall!
Kara @ June & Bear says
I love jute and twine. I'm going to have to make some of these for my mantel.
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
Perfect, Jaime…just perfect. I adore the texture and simplicity…thank you so much for linking this wonderful pumpkin patch up to my Everything Halloween party!
notes of sincerity says
Too cute! :o) The twine pumpkins and orange gingham are a perfect pair! :o)
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Sincerely, Trish
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
Jaime, girl! I'm featuring your awesome pumpkin patch on my blog today! Yay!
http://midwesternsewinggirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-everything-halloween-features-and.html
Ruth says
I love your twine pumpkins. They look so natural and beautiful. Our tv sits on top of our mantle and is huge. I really don't like it there. Does not leave much room for pretty things. Hubby says the tv is the pretty thing.
Ruth
Patricia Torres says
FABULOUS… this is the best I've ever seen… 🙂
Cindy says
Love your twine pumpkins…soo sweet! Visiting from Funky Junk 🙂
Sherri says
Simply ADORABLE! What a neat way to salvage those fake pumpkins. This makes them look awesome. greatness.
WhisperWood Cottage says
Thanks for linking up to The Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage! As always, I love your creativity!