I found a pumpkin on Pottery Barn's website the other day that I really liked. It was around $20 for a small one, so I decided to be inspired to make something similar myself. I used materials that were leftover from other projects, and so I didn't have to spend any money on this project. Here are the materials that I used - plastic grocery bags, fabric, jute twine and some burlap.
I began by taking several grocery bags and stuffing them into one making a circular shape.
Then I cut a rectangle out of the leftover canvas fabric that I had from our mudroom project. I wrapped the fabric around the bag.
Then I took twine and wrapped it around the shape to make the indentations that a pumpkin has and it also was securing the fabric.
Finally I used some burlap to roll up and make a stem. I simply tucked it under the jute twine to secure it. I ended up making two, and I am excited that it was a quick and easy project for fall.
Thanks for stopping by!
Megan
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What a great idea! This is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to recycle those plastic bags!! Brilliant filler idea!!
ReplyDeleteHappy to be neighbors on 52 mantels today :D Great minds really do think alike haha
Bridget
I will never look at plastic bags the same way again. You are a genius. These look great...take that Pottery Barn :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Super cute and thrifty too - love that!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!! I love this idea of using bags for the basis of pumpkins!! I just may have to try this myself!!
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
Hugs,
Deb
One of the best ways to use up old plasctic bags! Love your plaspumpkin! -K
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!! I found your blog from the DIY Dreamer BlogLovin Blog Hop! Loving your blog!! Im your newest follower on BlogLovin!! Feel free to follow back!! Have a great weekend!
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Megan these are so cute! You are flap-jacking creative (that's very creative :) Off to dig for fabric...
ReplyDeletexoxo, Tanya
What a good idea to use plastic bags! Great recycle project
ReplyDeleteCut-It-Out! This is too cool for school! You smart cookie you- I am Really loving this idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use those nasty bags that are every where. A great up-cycle project, and a darn cute one too! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
ReplyDeleteSo I saw this on Alderberry Hill's party, and I just had to see it. Then I click and of course it is your site. You guys do the cutest things. Seriously!
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P.S. I am totally gonna make some of these now!
Well, I do find uses for these plastic bags like for cleaning the cat box, this pumpkin idea is much better! Clever, thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! Love how cheap and simple these are to make.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and creative idea! Great way to use up them plastic bags!
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What a great idea! And they're so cute too!
ReplyDeleteLove that you used...trash for your project!!
ReplyDeleteHoma Style is having a No Orange Autumn Display Link Party tomorrow on Wednesday and would love to see your creation there. Here's the link...
http://homastyle.com/wp/2012/09/25/no-orange-autumn-decor/
I so should do this with the pile of plastic bags I have! Great job. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is this?! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI need to make some of these. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
I am getting ready to do a retail window display and these will be nice accent pieces. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I wanted to stop by and let you know that you were featured today at Just Us Four. I hope you will stop by and check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for linking up to the Pinworthy Projects Party.
I love this!! Thanks for the great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up at Romance on a dime!
Thank you so much for linking to Homa Style’s No Orange Autumn Display Link Party. Your "trash" pumpkins made me smile and I was excited to show it to my readers. Homa Style will be hosting a Simple Holiday Handmade Gift Idea Link Party {Please no sale items} on Oct 31. Hope to see you there. Thanks again!
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