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“P” is for Pumpkins

August 28, 2011

Jute wrapped pumpkins for Fall.

While Hurricane Irene was blowing outside I fired up the glue gun for some Fall crafts,

wrapping up all my styrofoam pumpkins and gourds with jute and twine.

Eventually these will make it to the mantel for Fall.
Here’s how I made the pumpkins:

1. Gather your old styrofoam pumpkins and gourds, twine, and hot glue gun:
2. Pull out the plastic stems and discard.

3. Start wrapping the pumpkins either at the base or top using hot glue:
4. Keep wrapping and gluing, no worries about those ‘hot glue strings’ hanging as they only enhance the nature of the twine.
5. For the stems find a stick and slice short stems with an angled top:
6. Hot glue the stem into place with some woody curly bits:

7. I also used thinner jute on a few for contrast:
Easy project using supplies I already had on hand to update my Fall decor.
I’m linking up to:
Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
Cottage Flora Thursdays @ Fishtail Cottage
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Weekly Challenge @ The CSI Project

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  1. Inspire Me Heather says

    August 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Waaayyy tooo cute!!!

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  2. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    August 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    What a fabulous idea. These look soooooooo fantastic. Great tutorial also. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    August 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Your pumpkins look great! I've been wanting to do something different this year. I may give this a try.

    Reply
  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    so cute! love the rustic look!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    August 29, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Girl, you are talented! Look for it Friday on my site!
    Jen

    Reply
  6. KrokodiLina says

    August 29, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    These pumpkins really look great! Good tutorial! Thank you for sharing this idea!
    So long – Dania

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  7. Valencia says

    August 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Super cute!!!

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  8. [email protected] The Dream says

    August 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    these are fantastic!! I can't wait for fall!!

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    August 29, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I love the texture of these pumpkins! The jute looks so much better than the ol' styrofoam. I particularly am impressed that you were able to devise a way to keep the ridges and valleys of the pumpkin shape! Awesome!

    Kristen
    Turning a House into a Home

    Reply
  10. [email protected] Road says

    August 29, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I love ideas like this! It's a great way to reuse what you already have, but make it look fresher. Very cool, Jaime!

    Reply
  11. Screaming Sardine says

    August 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I love these! I love how rustic jute is, and I love pumpkins. What a perfect combination.

    Thanks for sharing. Pinning on pinterest. 🙂

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    August 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    What a neat look, and a great tutorial. Love the texture.

    Reply
  13. Roselle says

    August 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Just adorable!!! Thanks for sharing. Visitng from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday. I am having a giveaway if you'd like to join!
    Roselle

    Reply
  14. Kathe says

    August 30, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oh I love this so much! Once I get my Fall stuff out I am going to try and do a few for a centerpiece! Just so creative. Thank you!

    Reply
  15. [email protected] Dream Canvas says

    August 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wow, this looks fantastic and very creative. See you at My Dream Canvas.

    Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    August 30, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    LOVE these! Great idea and thanks for the tutorial:)

    Reply
  17. michele says

    August 30, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    great idea! love that you're way ahead of me for fall. still thinking bare feet.

    come visit anytime.

    michele

    Reply
  18. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    August 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    So cute – love the rustic texture and the neutral colour.

    Reply
  19. Honey at 2805 says

    August 31, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    This is a really terrific idea Jamie! You really put a lot of creativity into sitting out Irene!

    Hope you will bring one of your projects to my first Potpourri Friday Party this week – Friday, September 2. Link-up starts on Thursday afternoon. Without a doubt, your participation will help make the party better!

    Reply
  20. L'Heure Bleue At Home says

    August 31, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Oh my, what a fun, cute idea! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

    Reply
  21. White Whimsy says

    August 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love these pumpkins, they are so cute! What a great idea.

    Reply
  22. Carolyn says

    August 31, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Wonderful project. This gets me in the mood for fall! I would be so happy if you shared this project on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would really enjoy it.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/08/inspiration-board-link-party-13.html
    Hope to see you there.
    carolyn | homework

    Reply
  23. [email protected] Crafty says

    August 31, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I like these a lot! I need some for my mantel! I will be featuring these for Three Things Thursday tomorrow- hope you'll stop by, check it out, and grab a featured button if you like.

    Valerie- http://www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says

    September 1, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Great idea!

    Love it!

    Reply
  25. LL from KS says

    September 1, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Gosh what a great idea! I'm going to save it and use it next year,as I finished putting out my fall decor today. Yes I know its a wee bit early, but I am trying to give the hot weather the heave ho!

    Reply
  26. BailiwickStudio says

    September 1, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    I'm ready to make some fall pumpkins too. Summer is fading fast, so I'd better get busy! ::Jill

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  27. Bella says

    September 1, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    This is sooo cute!! My pumkin patch is looking sad after our cold summer, I have been tring to come up with an alternative plan! Thanks for the inspiration:-)
    Bella

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  28. mississippi artist says

    September 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What darling pumkins! They look fantastic!

    Reply
  29. Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy says

    September 1, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Hi , what a great idea! You just motivated me to get to the 'christmas tree' shop and get some inexpensive pumpkins to cover!Thanks for sharing 🙂 visiting from tipjunkie

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  30. Margaret says

    September 1, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    These are so lovely! Great nod to oncoming autumn even though weather's not with us yet!
    I'd love for you to link these up to my link party tomorrow at Rummage Living: T.G.I.F. (Thank God I'm Finished!)

    Hope to see you there!
    xo
    Margaret
    http://www.rummageliving.com

    Reply
  31. Ann @ makethebestofthings says

    September 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Excellent idea you clever woman! Now I have to find all my pumpkins in storage.

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  32. Robin @ Highpoint Circle says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Thank you for such an inspiring idea! I love jute and I love pumpkins, but wasn't sure I wanted orange ones this year. I also did this idea on a lampshade and loved it!

    Reply
  33. FABBY'S LIVING says

    September 1, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Fabulous!, I'm crazy about these pumpkins you've created! Thank you for sharing the tutorial and just came to visit you from FNF, hope you come over too, I have a fall tablescape you might like! Hugs, FABBY

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  34. Heaven's Walk says

    September 2, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Great idea, Jaime! Love the texture of your pumpkins! I'm going to have to try this technique out before autumn arrives! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  35. The Starr Family says

    September 2, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Love. Enough said.

    Reply
  36. Terry says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    What a great project! Those pumpkins are so facky looking and these are so pretty….love it!

    Reply
  37. Toni says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Love the pumkins with all that texture just screams fall.

    Reply
  38. [email protected] says

    September 2, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Those are just the cutest pumpkins! I love this idea as it is very soft and natural. Great job! Found you via Shabby Creek Cottage. Stop by anytime!

    BTW- love your letter idea for your blog and posts.

    Reply
  39. Emily @ EAKaHouse says

    September 2, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    What a great idea for those cheep little pumpkins!

    Reply
  40. Amanda says

    September 3, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    These are so up my ally! Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Lindsay says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    So, so super creative! I love this idea! And how great do they all look together! I may have to do this myself! Thanks for inspiring me!

    I'd love for you to link this up @ Show & Share–

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-3.html

    Reply
  42. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 3, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I just adore your charming little jute pumpkins!! They are so sweet!! Sharing this on FB~ Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

    Reply
  43. [email protected] says

    September 3, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    These are super cute!

    Reply
  44. [email protected] the Screen Door says

    September 3, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I'm loving this idea! Just the thing to freshen up those drab old pumpkins! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  45. Stacey says

    September 3, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Adorable! I have to try this!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  46. cherry says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Adorable ! just what I needed to see to get me into a crafty Fall state of mind..
    Happy September.. hugs from Savannah, Cherry

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  47. Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Those are amazing! What a fabulous idea!

    Trish @ Uncommon

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  48. Kala says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, time to get my hot glue gun out:)

    Reply
  49. Madison says

    September 3, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    What a great idea! They look way better with the jute than they did before. Thanks for showing us how to do this! 🙂

    Reply
  50. Candace @ Candace Creations says

    September 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a great idea these are so fun! Just pinned this!

    I would love it if you come link this up at Scrappy Saturdays @ candacecreations.blogspot.com

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  51. NYCLQ says

    September 3, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    That's a GREAT idea to give new life to some tired old pumpkins!! And I love how you said, with Irene blowing outside – you fired up the glue gun inside 🙂

    Pinning you now onto my Autumn pinboard!

    xo Lynda

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  52. Alison says

    September 3, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    very nice! I'm getting started right now on my old pumpkin makeovers!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  53. Something Nice and Pretty says

    September 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Love this and looks easy to do! I just have to try this, I have alot of the old orange pumkins. Thanks for sharing!

    Rondell

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  54. Becca says

    September 5, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What a super, super cute idea! Love it and just might have to borrow this!

    Reply
  55. Lolly Jane says

    September 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    going through our link party linkups, i was drawn to this. when i saw it was yours i was like "yep! that would be hers, so cute!" (:

    Reply
  56. mitzismiscellany.com says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Your project is very inspiring! I really like the texture created by the jute. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  57. Amy says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    These look fantastic! Great tutorial too. I'd love for you to link up at my Fall Craft Challenge, going on now!

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/falling-for-crafts-challenge-1.html

    Reply
  58. Lolly Jane says

    September 10, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I love the after- much better 😉 We featured this cute decor this weekend! Thanks for always linking up with us- we love to see your stuff Jaime! xoxo

    Reply
  59. Madison says

    September 12, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Hi there! I visited this post last week and left a comment but I'm here again to let you know I'll be featuring this project on my blog in a fall roundup post. Stop by and check it out if you like. 🙂 Thanks again for the great project!

    Reply
  60. Taryn says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I left a comment earlier but I'm back to let you know that I featured them in my fall pumpkin round up. Thanks for the inspiration, I love them!

    Reply
  61. Nicole-Lynn says

    September 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Love this idea! Thank you!

    P.s. Where can I find styrofoam pumpkins?

    Reply
  62. christine says

    September 26, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    how creative you couple are!! pumpkins cna be made into an artistic decor !very cute! there must be something you can design to decorate a marquee

    Reply
  63. Jeannetta says

    October 10, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    OH!!! I LOVE these!!! I have some old dinged up pumpkins, this is on my "to do" list ASAP!!

    Reply
  64. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    May 19, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Love this project too and also featured it in my roundup of jute craft projects here. Feel free to check it out if you want and hope you like it! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

    Reply

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