Black Lace Pumpkins
I feel kind of silly calling this a tutorial.
If it is one, it is one of the easiest you will ever see!
I did a post last week showing you my Fall Mantel/Fantel.
Some of you asked about my black pumpkins.
I spent the last couple of weeks stalking Pinterest looking for pinteresting (get it?) pumpkin looks.
I started out looking at the velvet pumpkins, which I have always loved.
I think they are just gorgeous, but there were two things that kept me from making them.
The price of the velvet, and the fact that I would have to sew..
Mostly the fact that I would have to sew. I have been a touch lazy lately when it comes to crafts.
I want to just imagine it in my head and have it appear before me in real life.
Of course, if I ever really did that I guess I would be taken away and dissected
by the government to find out how they could turn that talent into a weapon..or a presidential candidate..
So – I turned to other pumpkin inspiration.
I fell completely in love with these, which is not surprising as I adore anything black and white.
The price tag that Horchow has on them is a hefty $195. I knew I could make them for less..
In fact, I think my 11 year old granddaughter could do make them for less – sheeeeshh.
So I bought some sequins, glue, and pumpkins and was ready to go.
That was when reality hit. I was actually going to have to glue each sequin on.. one at a time..
Lazy crafter mood hits again.
So I did what any lazy crafter would do, I procrastinated.
Which is when I found this.
Whoa baby.. come to Mama.
Now this I could do.
They took lace fabric and placed it around a white pumpkin, stitching it into place.
But I don’t need no stinkin fabric.
I decided to make it even easier, I would just use lace tights..will the lazyness ever end folks?
Hey, at least I took them off first…
Any-who,
I maneuvered them around to find the best look
I started out with the leftover fabric at the top of the pumpkin and I put a pony tail holder around it.
Then I decided it really needed a stem, don’t ask why it didn’t have one, because you don’t want to know..
So I brought the knot down to the bottom of the pumpkin, and put in a hole in the top for the stem.
I had to make a stem – (don’t ask)
I cut up one of the dried pods from an old flower arrangement, and glued that on
along with a little curly thing that was in the same arrangement..
I am edging up on that crafter of the year prize aren’t I? Do I have your vote?
And then, just because I’ve got crafty ideas coming out of my eyeballs, I decided to
use a black sharpie marker around the base of the stem where the lace was uneven so it blended..
“Yeah – you blend”
(Name that movie)
I put together a couple of these and popped them on my Fantel.
And I actually really like them – especially how quick they were to make!
I started with silver pumpkins rather than white, but I like the way they go with the
mercury glass and silver I have on the mantel.
So there you have it. Another example of my uber impressive crafting skills at work..
Next week I plan on showing you how I am also ahead of the curve when
it comes to fashion trends – watch for my one legged black lace tights reveal on my wardrobe post..
I think they will soon be taking the fashion world by storm..
Angela (Cottage Magpie)
228 days ago
I love these! You are a genius!
~Angela~
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Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse Reply:
October 2nd, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Ha ha! Can I quote you on that??!
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Christy@ Life, Made Interesting
228 days ago
Those are gorgeous. On Facebook, you mentioned using underwear… ha… I had visions of ugly white cotton! I almost choked…. but the lace stockings looked great! Very clever!
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
228 days ago
Haha! I’ll look forward to seeing that in your Not Your Gma’s Wardrobe post, Sharyl! : ) I think it’s a great idea for the look. It works really well for Halloween looking decor, too.
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Audrey
227 days ago
Love, love, love your pumpkins! Using the silver ones…brilliant! You got my vote for crafter of the year. Audrey
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Robin
227 days ago
I love this idea and have to try it! There may never be an orange pumpkin this halloween with all these great ideas floating around. I appreciate your sense of humour and you obviously look at crafting like I do. I want to have the finished product, not have to do hard work to get there!
Robin
Robin Flies South
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Becki
227 days ago
Personally, I love decor that has a story behind it! Love the pumpkins! I like crafts that go quickly – I’m so anxious for the finished product. Love your blog!
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Linda
227 days ago
You are so clever and funny. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
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Patricia
227 days ago
Using those black lace tights was so smart of you. I wish I had lace tights in my stash – just old plain black ones. Good job.
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Liz
227 days ago
That was brilliant! I have a faux pumpkin that could use some camouflage…that’s a great idea! Your procrastination turned into a good thing!
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Lisa
227 days ago
You are brilliant you have my vote. I am definitely going to make these.
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Laura Ingalls Gunn
227 days ago
What a fantastic pumpkin tutorial!
I would love for your to post this gem up on my Fall In Love linky party on Wednesday.
Until then come by and see a spectacular new spice cabinet.
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Tanya@TakeSix
227 days ago
Sharyl, you are hilarious!! Loved every bit of your post. I picked up some black lacy tights a couple weeks ago, and am planning on doing the same thing with the tiny little white pumpkins!! Happy Fall!
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Karrin
226 days ago
The one-legged black lace tights was the icing on the cake of that post! Hilarious!!! You may not think the pumpkins were that crafty, but I never would have thought of that. Genius and gorgeous!
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Cindy Conner
226 days ago
What a great idea!
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Julie @ Practically Spent
226 days ago
Now THAT’S my kind of craft!!
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melesa garrison
226 days ago
Well, you are so creative…You remind me of myself ~ NOT! You are creative though and I appreciate you sharing your wealth of wisdom with little ole me
I’m going to do this sometime. Right now, we have a bathroom remodel going on and I pray it is done and my house is clean again by Oct 14th when my kids will be here for my granddaughter’s 1st Birthday party. I’ve been making some decorations for that too. SO my house is covered in dust from tile being cut and texturing the walls and confetti everywhere from the paper flowers I’ve been making. I have to remind myself that I’m blessed with a nice future bathroom and I will be surrounded by my beautiful grandbabies soon! Praise the Lord, right? Keep up the good work, you creative woman, you!
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Dani
226 days ago
Yeah, you blend, = My cousin Vinnie!! I already had these pinned to make so thanks for the tutorial, probably saved me lots of time.
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ColleenwithMurals&More
225 days ago
I’m right there with ya, Girl. Oh, the time I used to spend crafting, sewing, . . . . cleaning, even, ha! No mas!
I happen to love these. And the ‘pod’ stems? Genius!
Dropping by from TDC’s Before & After.
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Laura
225 days ago
Love these!!!! Love your website. I am inspired to hit the Dollar Store and get all creative.
BTW the movie is My Cousin Vinny
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Paula Jo @ Home and Garden Decor
224 days ago
These pumpkins are just adorable. I’ve never seen anything like them before. You always come up with great idea’s, and your blog is wonderful. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
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deZeal
224 days ago
What a super smart idea!! Love it:) I would never ever think about putting a pumpkin in a pair of tights:)
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karen bates
208 days ago
Those are just adorable and so easy…you even gave me some more ideas…I am in a crafting mood now!
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Funky Junk Interiors
208 days ago
Really fabulous tip and amazing outcome! Had to share your elegant version for SNS 104:
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Donna
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Moogie
208 days ago
Oohh my…. the lace pumpkin is elegant. A refreshing change from all the garish pumpkins that are on other blogs. Great job!!
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Rhea Skomorowski
208 days ago
I was sent via Funky Junk, whom I love BTW. Gotta say, you rock. I just loved reading this post. Great sense of humor.
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