It's Metamorphosis Monday time at "Between Naps on the Porch". This is my first time sharing a transformation. It's just a little project - a 'mini-met' , so to speak.
This week I bought a paper mache pumpkin at Michael's.
I agonized for a bit about how to paint my pumpkin. I'd seen so many unique ways to transform the humble squash. I've seen pumpkins painted white, silver, even some adorned with gold leaf! In the end I decided to go for the more natural look (I can always get more creative next year).
I first gave it a couple of coats of pumpkin orange paint.
I decided to emphasize the indentations by using a rust coloured paint along the segments. Here is the final product :
The real master of pumpkin paper mache is Scott Stoll at Stolloween . His creations are amazing!
This turned out great! I never knew how big decorating for fall could be!
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I think it looks great! May have to try thatmyself!! Thank you for visiting my blog, it led me to yours! I'm a follower!!
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Well, I think YOUR pumpkin turned out pretty amazing!!
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Blessings!
Myrna
Sweet pumpkin!!I'm busy making sweater pumpkins today- made about 8 so far- they are fun to do!
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mary
Vey nice! The rust added more depth...Christine
ReplyDeleteCute! I saw those Friday at Micheals! Love yours!
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Hi Maureen, Looks great! You can never go wrong with traditional orange/rust. :-) Love your fall vignette! :-)
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Hi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkin looks great, sticking with the traditional colors works every time!
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Heidi - Heart and Home
Great job Maureen ! You are very creative !
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Maureen, your pumpkin looks great and you don't have to worry about the weight of it or it breaking while you store it. Thanks for stopping by and visiting my post. Marla
ReplyDeleteNice job!! I don't know if I would have the patience to do one!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! And will last a long time!
ReplyDeleteHello fellow Canadian. I'm in BC. Getting cold here already.
ReplyDeleteAren't you glad we have Michael's up here now. I used to drive to the US regularly to fill up on craft supplies which are duty free. Woohoo.
I just zipped over to the nearest one this afternoon but I didn't get any pumpkins. Now I might have to since I have seen yours.
Beautiful job on the pumpkin. I love your fall decor!!! God's blessings, Sarah :D
ReplyDeleteI really like the way those turned out! Very nice Fall decor!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job! This looks like fun...I want to try. :D
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