Well this might be the most simple project but it also might be my most favorite one on my fall mantle. Clay pot pumpkins! I made one for each member of the family!
Supplies needed:
- Terra Cotta Clay pots
- Orange Spray Paint
- Sticks
- Raffia (for the girls!)
- Washi Tape/thin wire or pipe cleaners
I started out by giving my pots 2 coats of orange spray paint. You can even leave them as their original terra cotta color if you want to. I just had some orange spray paint that had been calling my name….{or perhaps those were the voices in my head?!?} Either way they turned orange!
Next I found some sticks in the yard. Broke them down to size and hot glued them in the holes of the pots.
Next I made some green vines for the tops. I used some green washi tape and some thin jewelry wire to ultimately create washi tape twisty ties!
Start by taping down a piece of your washi tape, sticky side up. Then tape down two strips of your thin wire.
Next place a piece of washi tape over the first piece, sandwiching in the wire. Press the two pieces of washi together tight around the wire. Using a ruler and craft knife, cut down the center creating two strips.
Curl the “twisty ties” around a pencil and hot glue onto the stems of the pumpkins!
I used a large pot for Fred, a smaller one for me and then two baby ones for the boys. I had to give me something special since I was the only girl and to show that these pumpkins were a family so I gave me a little bow with a strip of raffia!
So there is a complete pumpkin family. I kind of love them…so simple but cute!
Psst…if you love washi like I do…you can check out all my other projects where I used Washi Tape too!
Comments & Reviews
imklvr says
Too cute!!! I saw on some blog (sorry, don’t remember which) where this gal used the pots and the drip dishes that go with them and made acorns. I tried one…a.dor.a.ble! Now I’ll have pumpkins to match! Thanks, kiddo!
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says
Ah! How cute are those?! What a great idea! :)
kellie says
Too Cute! Love them, thanks for sharing :)
Maureen says
Che,
Very nice! I envy your spirit and gumption right now. No energy here at ALL! Any way I could come over from a cup of coffee?
Maureen
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
How cute are these? I am going to pin them…they are totally going on my list for next year!
Carrie A. says
LOVE these! I am so pinning this for next year! :)
Heidi says
I love these! I made terra cotta pumpkins with pots and lids on OneCreativeMommy.com, but I love the simplicity of turning the pots upside down. Pinning.
Kelly - Two Kids Cooking & More says
I love these and they’re so easy…perfect for kids to help with. Love the idea…