I had this amazing idea to mod podge a pumpkin with lace one day. I bought some lace with spiders on it was beyond excited to try it out. Well it turned out to be a big fat fail. The first time. The second time it turned out perfect!
You see that? Dont try to wrap your pumpkin with one giant piece of lace. Its basic geometry.. I think. A square piece of fabric doesnt fit on a round pumpkin. I was really bummed about this and I pouted for a few days. Then I realized what I had to do to make the perfect mod podged lace pumpkin!
Instead of one big piece of lace I cut it into strips first. Genius! That made the process alot smoother.. and I didnt pout too much.
Cover and area of your pumpkin with mod podge then place the lace over it. Pat on more mod podge so that it adheres to the pumpkin. There will be bare spots where your lace doesnt touch.. just cover the spot with another strip of lace.
This little guy was a late addition to my Halloween mantel.. but he fits in perfectly. Eek! I love my mod podge pumpkin! So Halloween-y. [Thats totally a word!]
Oh.. did I mention I made that guy from my craft stash? Last week I shared my messy craft room and we were challenged to share a project that we made from our supplies on hand. Well.. that pumpkin is a supplies on hand kinda craft.
Ta-da! This is my clean craft room! Yes there are still deer heads in my craft room.. but its clean! And workable! I had a whole cardboard box of ball jars and I put them to good use. I used an old wire hanger to hold my ribbon and organized my fabric into the plastic container next to the desk.
My desk is clean and I got right to work making some fall/Halloween loveables. These bad boys will be in the shop soon. It makes me laugh that my desk storage area is empty but I have baskets on the wall. Little people with little fingers get into everything.. so I hung stuff above their little heads. If I go missing for a few days search my craft room first. I may just live in there.. and it may just be the cleanest room in the house right now. [Dont judge]
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The Vintage Modern Wife says
Love it! Really creative, Kelley!
Our Pinteresting Family says
What a beautiful project, Kelley!
Lindsay says
Love it. I have a ton of lace I never thought to mod podge it on a pumpkin! And I would give my left arm for my own craft room. Mine is in our bedroom – its currently covered in everything BUT crafts. :/ I like the deer heads it adds a whimsical touch. lol.
holli says
Oh how cute! I love the lace pumpkins. I also really like the deer heads. i would totally make them work by hanging more stuff from them.
Tiffany says
That pumpkin is kind of genius. And I am envious of your room.. Sigh.
MiMi says
LOVE!!! The pumpkin AND the craft room. Love that you left the wreath on the antlers. 🙂
Melissa says
These are super cute!
I would love it if you'd link this up to The Pinspiration Project!
http://adayinthelifeofamomandawife.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-pinspiration-project-10.html
zhanna says
Those pumpkins look so cute! I wish I was crafty!
XO,
Zhanna
http://www.lifeandbows.com
ramsaygrace says
You know, I actually like the deer heads. They make great wreath holders, plus they add ambiance/ Cute idea to use lace on a pumpkin. I never would have put those together, but it works and totally looks GREAT!
Kelly says
What a GREAT idea!!!!!!!! So cute!
Laurann says
You are so crafty Kelley! Must have got it from me 😉
Amy - while wearing heels says
Kelley! That lace covered pumpkin looks GREAT. And your cleaned up craft room, impressive! You are one organized lady!
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Jan says
The idea of a lace covered pumpkin is totally new to me. Thanks!
Sara Stone says
Love the pumpkin! I'm trying to decide what to do with my pumpkins! Lol By the time I decide Halloween will be over!
A Proverbs 31 Wife says
Oh oh oh! Can I get lost in your craft room with you? I promise to clean up my mess lol
Katie Drane says
I featured your pumpkin in my pumpkin roundup today. Love it!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Tracy says
So glad your trial and error on this crafty project saved me from making the same mistake. 😉
I included this in my diy Halloween roundup.
Kelley says
Thanks Tracy! Yea, it was pretty horrible at first. Haha!