Pallet Pumpkins - Fall is Here!

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Welcome back, Everyone!  The weather is getting cooler and some leaves are starting to change on the trees...Fall has arrived and that means - Pumpkins!

I made these last year and since they were a hit, I decided to make them again, with a few minor changes.  After cutting and sanding, the pumpkins were painted with orange craft paint, left to dry, and distressed with sandpaper.  I didn't give them a rub with dark stain this year.  I liked the orange.  


The original plan was to wire the pieces together - and that's what I did last year.  This year, I strapped the backs with paint stirrers and screwed them together.

As you can see, a piece of jute was stapled to the back for hanging.

A couple of silk leaves and a raffia bow were added to complete the look.  


If you would like the pattern, it is available at Her Tool Belt.  It's a wonderful site and if you haven't checked it out, you should.

The pumpkins I made last year can be found HERE.

The new pumpkins will be available at Apple Street Crafts.

Have you started your Fall decorating yet?
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Comments

  1. DebraSeptember 9, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    I love your pumkpins from pallets. They add such a nice touch for Fall. Aren't pallets wonderful?

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    1. AnnSeptember 10, 2017 at 10:33 AM

      Pallets are me favorite, Debra. I keep finding more and more ideas for them.
      Thanks for stopping by - have a great week!

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  2. Tania PelletierSeptember 10, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    So cute!!

    Tania

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  3. AndreaSeptember 11, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    Love these! I'm hoping to pull my fall decorations out in the next day or two.

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    1. AnnSeptember 12, 2017 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you, Andrea. Fall is getting here quickly, isn't it?

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  4. www.busylifestylegal.comSeptember 11, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    These are so cute. Love making things will pallets. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. AnnSeptember 12, 2017 at 8:20 AM

      I'm so glad you like them. Pallets are just the best!

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  5. annies homeSeptember 12, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    yes indeed fall is in the air , I love craft fairs and finding great values like you share here. Something always new and different

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    1. AnnSeptember 13, 2017 at 6:48 PM

      Thank you, Angie. I'm so glad you enjoy my blog - it means a lot to me!
      Have a great week.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 13, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    These are so cute! :)

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  7. Sum of their StoriesSeptember 16, 2017 at 5:28 AM

    They are lovely, it's interesting to see how you tweaked the design a little from last year!

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    1. AnnSeptember 16, 2017 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you. I'm always tweaking things...I get bored easily! LOL

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  8. Julie's Creative LifestyleSeptember 16, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Your pumpkins are so cute. Thanks for sharing them at C&C with J&J.

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  9. My thrift store addictionSeptember 17, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    So fun & festive! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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  10. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 20, 2017 at 9:27 PM

    Love your pallet pumpkins. You are being featured tomorrow at Thursday Favorite Things.
    Hugs,
    Bev

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    1. AnnSeptember 21, 2017 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you so much, Bev! It's always an honor to be featured.
      Have a great day!

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  11. Christina(ArtDecorationCrafting)September 21, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    So cute!!! They are so different from others! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party :)

    www.artdecorationcrafting.gr

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    1. AnnSeptember 21, 2017 at 7:01 PM

      Thank you, Christina - so glad you like them!

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