Took time out for a super quick (super quick) little project. I hate to even use the word craft, or project, 'cause a 2-year-old could do it (and would probably like doing it, by the way). I am sure you have all seen the glitter pumpkins. The fake ones you can buy, the silver, the gold, etc... I have noticed most seriously crafty people usually Mod Podge on their pumpkin and then sprinkle glitter all over for that very pretty glittery effect. I think they look "gorg", but I didn't want to take the time or make the mess with the glitter. Soooo, I just painted some orange glitter glue onto my cheapo real pumpkin from my recent trip to the Farmers Market and I think it blinged it up just about right -- a combo of a little bling while still being able to tell it is a pumpkin - au naturale.
I still may do some silver full on glitter ones, but this was a great cheat and I thought I would share.
I know there are purists out there who wouldn't want to take away from the true beauty of a natural pumpkin, but this was so fun, quick and easy and even a little therapeutic (at least for 5 minutes). The end result is nicer than the last picture shows, but I promised I wouldn't spend any more time on this post and you get the idea...(the post took longer than the "craft")....!!
JoAnn's "Orange" Glitter Glue (it's a bit of a dark orange)
"Supplies", and yes I even dip the brush right into the glue container
Pumpkin au Naturale
Blinged Up Pumpkin
Fall 2011
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Love it!
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