Sunday 18 September 2011

Ribbon Pumpkin



This project took me to the corners of the shed where there were pieces of 2x4 lumber left from the construction of our flower garden.  I selected four of these pieces for my ribbon pumpkin.   You need 1 piece longer ("6), 2 about the same size (4"), and 1 small piece (1"). I painted 3 of them terra-cotta orange and 1 green. 
Then I took one of the 4" pieces and drilled 6 holes in it.
I then took black craft wire into each hole, bent it on the bottom and put it to one side for now. Using screws I attached the 6" piece and the other 4" piece.


Next I took the 4" piece with the wire.  I put hot glue on the bottom of each piece of wire.  
Before it hardened, this piece was placed on top of the other two pieces.  Again, I used screws to attach it and the green piece.  All wood is now screwed in place.
Using hot glue and wire ribbon, I attached pieces of ribbon to the top of the wood.  I curled the wire as well to make it look like vines.   This was the result.








8 comments:

  1. This is so cute and creative! Great job.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. I think..I was behind the bathroom door when idea's were given out! CUTE!

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  3. Unreal. What a fabulous idea and so creative. I love it. You've given a great tutorial also. Very, very, very cute. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  4. You are so crafty! This just makes me want to go trick or treating! :-) I am a new follower from Blue Cricket Design. Vicky @ www.messforless.net

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  5. So very cute! Great idea. If you get a chance, I'd love to have you link up! (http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2011/09/one-stop-thursday-linky-party_22.html) Thanks for sharing!

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  6. I can tell you've worked so hard on all your fall creations! Great job! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  7. Very cute idea! Thanks for linking up on {Not So} Tough Tuesdays - hope to see you again next week!

    Kirsten
    www.onetoughmom.blogspot.com

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  8. I love your pumpkin so I featured it today! Check it out here. :)

    Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you'd like.

    Have a great weekend!!

    xoxo

    Allison @ House of Hepworths

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