Saturday, September 25, 2010

Paver Pumpkins!

Back in the spring I made ladybug pavers and I thought how fun it would be to make pumpkins for the fall.
So here is the tutorial for my pumpkin pavers.

Supplies

pavers
orange and brown paint
wire, ribbon, fabric, or raffia
paint brush

Step 1~ paint your paver orange. I spray painted mine.



Step 2~ Paint the stem brown. I used paint and a paint brush to do this, because it got dark before I could cover the bottom part and spray paint the stem.



Step 3~ Grab some wire, ribbon, fabric, raffia, or what ever you like to
tie between the stem and the pumpkin.



I used green wire and curled the ends.

Now you have a cute little  pumpkin. It is really that easy.




I think they need something more, so if you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment!
Thanks and have a fabulous weekend!

22 comments:

  1. These are adorable! I love seeing what different things people are making pumpkins out of! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. How cool! I love innovative crafts that use unexpected objects. Thanks for sharing these really fun pumpkins.

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  3. Love, love, love these!!! Great idea! Ooh - bet you could paint pavers as Christmas ball ornaments for the holidays! TFS!

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  4. SO STINKING CUTE! Seriously genius!
    You should link this up to my Making It With Allie Party!
    Allie
    AlllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  5. I've thought about doing this too...it looks great!! time to get some pavers :)

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  6. Very cute idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. So cute! I definitely neeeeeeeed to make these! It isn't a want, it is a NEED! Ha ha! I don't think they need anything more. In your first picture you have them situated with some branches and I think that looks fabulous. Another thing you might like is to get some hay and maybe situate them on some hay on a mantel. Otherwise the branches are fab!

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  9. I was thinking maybe if there were lines somehow down the pumpkin...I dunno. I do know that these are awesome and you are definitely some kind of a genius! :) Thanks for sharing!

    Oh, also, I have a question. Did you attach the pavers in any way? How does the stem stay on? Or is it just sitting up there? Thanks!

    pam{dot}helm{at}hotmail{dot}com

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  10. You are so creative! This is such a great idea! Totally unique and cute! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

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  11. Such a great idea! I'm definitely doing this as I need stuff that can stand up to the weather in order to decorate my porch! Thank you!!!

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  12. Oh wow, that is WAY to cute. Lasts forever, weather proof, and so darn awesome. Came to check you out, and what do I find, such an awesome tutorial. I would LOVE to have you join me at **6 weeks 2 Spook** all thing Halloween. These would be perfect, and I would be thrilled to have you over. I am joining your party tomorrow, and love it, so thank you for all the great parties, ideas, and wonderful blog. You really are a Hoot. :) Bella :) ps. is being a Hoot good, just making sure, cuz, you are GREAT!!!!

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  13. I’ve given you a blogger award! I love your blog.

    Kallie @
    www.holmmade2010.blogspot.com

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  14. What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :)

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  16. I bought one at a craft show last year that has a turkey face painted on it. There is a long strip painted black that is glued where the tip meets the block, the tip is also painted black. Makes a real cute turkey with a pilgrim hat. Hope this maked sense. The strip is the brim for the hat.

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  17. What kind of paint any kind in particular that I should use??

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  18. What kind of paint in particular any specific kind I should use?

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