I am so happy because my favorite time of year is almost here...
FALL!
I love the cooler nights,
the pretty colors,
the crispness in the air,
and oh, chai tea. I miss that bad! :)
But most of all I love the fall decorations.
This year I decided to give my pumpkins a new twist with a little grapevine.
I wanted to bring a natural look to my fall vignette this year.
I was inspired by a picture from Better Homes and Gardens...
They used grapevine twine, but I could not find that anywhere.
So I got creative and found something at Michael's called Naturally Wired.
I think I was able to pull it off because I love the new look of my pumpkins.
The steps to make this are rather easy after you gather your supplies.
- pumpkin (I used the plastic carve-able ones)
- Naturally Wired twine
- staple gun
- super glue
- prune cutters (or if you are more equipped--wire cutters)
First I measured my twine around the pumpkin and the cut several pieces.
(Yes, I used a prune cutter. I don't own a wire cutter so I just rolled with it!)
I placed the twine in the crease and used the staple gun to secure it underneath the pumpkin.
It doesn't look pretty down there but no one will see that, right? Right!
Then I placed some super glue in one of the pumpkins crease and placed my twine
on top holding it in place for a few seconds.
To make the curls at the top I just wrapped some twine around my finger like so...
And here is the finished project...
I decided to do a couple variations just for fun. I really like this guy..
I did the same style except I also wrapped some twine around horizontal.
I love that little lighted pumpkin. I found him at Michael's 50% off,
so I just had to bring him home. :)
This pumpkin just got a few twists around him...
I grabbed a wreath that I bought at Pier 1 years ago to hang on my mirror.
I love the whole look.
Although this space is awesome during the day,
you should see it at night.
Happy Fall!
P.S. If you would like to know how I made my Pottery Barn mirror, read this post.
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These look fantastic! I have some pumpkins like this tucked away and this is a great way to update them.
I think using grapevine would be too fussy whereas this looks very user-friendly. I'll definitely keep an eye out for this wired twine in the future :)
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Nice idea! Looks gorgeous! Liz
Those pumpkins look great! I'd love for you to come share this at our Pinteresting Party!
Love this!! So fun and festive for fall. I hope you will come by and link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party.
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Well done and so clever! I know I've got some of that wire here in my stash. Love your fluffy autumn leaves wreath, too.
Those are super cute. I have been trying to get some different ideas this Fall for decorating pumpkins. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love love love this idea....something new and different! Your vignette is charming! :)
What a great idea! I actually have all the supplies on hand......this is will my project for the week. Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great day.
Thanks for sharing this cute idea!
These look so great! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from BNOTP. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-14.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
You did a great job! Very attractive.
Very cute. I love naturally wired and have used it on a couple of things, myself. They are adorable.
How cute are these? I pinned that same inspirational pic and LOVE what you did! I'm going to have to make a run to Michael's tomorrow...:)!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Your home looks wonderful! What a gorgeous Fall display and how impressive that you made it yourself!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
What a super idea. I love Fall decorating too. I'd love for you to link up to my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.
What a cute look! Very inspiring!
Looks great!
Anyone that can take a staple gun and make something so adorable is a winner in my book! Thank you for sharing this at my party this week! I love it! I will also be featuring this on my Facebook page ♥
I love these! Great idea!
Barbara at Chase the Star
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These are really cute! I've pinned your page so I can craft these in the future.
Debra
Those are darling! I'm going to have to make some for this year! I'm so glad I found your blog on Sumo's Sweet Stuff! http://moresisterstuff.blogspot.com/
The pumpkins are gorgeous! And I love your vignette. It is very tasteful and beautifully arranged. Thanks for sharing on Lil Luna:)
Katie
www.funhomethings.com
Great decorations! Love all of those things about Fall too! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
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I love these--great rustic touch!
I LOVE it! I need to go buy some wired twine. So freakin' cool!
Bobi
http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com
Hi Laura! Just stopping by to thank you for sharing your sweet pumpkins at It's Overflowing Party! I'm featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
Really beautiful idea! Love it!
I love your pumpkins! What a great idea! I might have to make these this year. :)
Anna
www.askannamoseley.com
Those pumpkins are so pretty.
Thanks for linking up at our Finished Friday Blog Party. I'm adding your post to my Finished Friday Participants Pinterest board.
P.S. I LOVE your mirror (clicking over)
Oooh, I love the group setting you put together. So neat! I would love to have you come share 'Your Great Idea' at my link party, hosted every Saturday (and runs through Tuesday.) I know my readers would love you! www.oneshetwoshe.com
What a cool idea to spice up a pumpkin!
Leigh
http://fun-to-funky.blogspot.com
Great Job! I absolutely love how you took your inspiration and created something beautiful I really want to try this myself! If you have a sec this weekend, I would love if you linked up at my party, Get Schooled Saturday over at Too Much Time On My Hands.
xxx Kim
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BEAUTIFUL! I need to get me some twine...seriously the most adorable pumpkins I've ever seen!
Love this idea and love the inspiration photo that drew me in from TDC's party ...
:)
Linda
this is such a cute idea! love the look of the twin!
This is such a pretty idea! They look fantastic. I love that twine... have to keep an eye out for some! Thanks for sharing your idea! :)
Hi Laura! New follower, stopping in to invite you to my first, weekly Blog Hop! I’d love to have you link up with us!
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Cheers,
Kathy
The Chicken Chick
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing with us!
XO
Kristin
Way cool....as my daughter would say!!! Love it!!
Wow, I have the same console table and pumpkins and I think I need to step up my game. Your vignette is adorable! Stopping in from the Inspired Room.
Very nice knock-off. I just did a wool sweater pumpkin tutorial because I love transforming pumpkins like you.
Looks amazing. Pinning this for inspiration! Cheers.
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