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September 5, 2012

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins

This project was not on my ‘to-do’ list for this fall, it sort of just happened. And those are sometimes the best ones. I was staring at some scraps of lumber that had just been cut from a larger project I was working on and I was seconds away from tossing them into the recycle. Well, one thing led to another and I came up with my first fall project of the year… Industrial Decorative Pumpkins.

I started with 4 pieces of scrap wood. They measure 3″X 3 1/2″ X 5/4″. I gave them 2 coats of Rustoleum White Spray Paint and let them dry.

I used my Silhouette to make my letter stencils in Capital font. I actually used a black Sharpie to stencil the letters onto the wood. Paint would also work great.

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins

To give them an industrial look, I used a screw for the ‘stem’ of the pumpkin and copper wire for the ‘vine’.

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins

The copper only cost me .99 cents and that was my only cost for this project. I purchased 1 foot of copper wiring from Lowes and then took the casing off to find 3 copper wires. I curled them around my finger to give them their shape.

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins

You could also use these as Halloween decor and say “Boo” or “EEK” on them.

I didn’t provide a full tutorial for these but definitely could if any one needs it. Just let me know!

Have you started decorating for fall yet?

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

Filed Under: ALL POSTS, Crafts & Sewing, DIY Home Decor, DIY Projects, Fall, Halloween, Seasonal Decor & Crafts Tagged With: DIY, fall, pumpkins, repurpose, Spray Paint

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  1. domonique @ a bowl full of simple says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:49 am

    so cute! love how simple this is.

    Reply
  2. Ashley C. says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Super cute – I love projects that come together with “scraps”!

    Reply
  3. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    September 5, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    This is a great twist on traditional pumpkin decor! The copper wire really makes the project, good thinking! Pining it now :-)

    Reply
  4. angie@diyitnow says

    September 5, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    OMG! I simply LOVE this. How very cool. I must try this.

    Reply
  5. Katie says

    September 5, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    These are absolutely adorable. I love the black and white. I’m not much on “traditional” pumpkin decorating, and this is a great twist. Great job!

    Reply
  6. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    What a fun take on a regular pumpkin! You hit the nail on the pumpkin head with this one! Pinning this.
    Kelly

    Reply
  7. Candyce says

    September 6, 2012 at 1:57 am

    This kind of game is really hard and if you are going to touch the wire you feel that the electricity is running in your hands..But its really cool to play with..

    Reply
  8. Kara @ WhereHappyBegins says

    September 6, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Taryn I love this project. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
  9. Dottie says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:58 am

    How cute! Very creative! Would love if you’d join our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_03_archive.html

    Reply
  10. Leslie Stewart says

    September 6, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Very cute and extremely creative! I’d love for you to share these at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. They are too cute for words!
    Leslie

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  11. Crystal says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Cute! I found a piece of scrapbook paper to cut leaves from that reminds me of the copper wire you used. Very creative idea, Taryn!

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  12. Britni says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Yet another adorable project! I always end up over here somehow :) LOVE it and pinning!

    Reply
  13. Kathie says

    September 7, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    This looks great! Love the nail and copper coil- what cool details!

    Reply
  14. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    September 7, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Taryn, I LOVE the spare, industrial look. Fantastic. These really would look great with a halloween sentiment. Pinning!

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party is open.

    Reply
  15. Tracy says

    September 7, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I love this project! I’d love it if you’d join me on my T.G.I.F. Linky Party that I host every Thursday evening – Sunday.

    Hugs,
    Tracy

    Reply
  16. shelley says

    September 7, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    these are really cool and different ! :)

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    September 8, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Those are so cute!

    I’m hosting a fall/autumn themed link up and would love to have you join!

    http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/fall-into-the-holidays-1/

    Reply
  18. Donna Wilkes says

    September 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Loving the cool industrial pumpkins – what a break from normal!

    Reply
  19. TidyMom says

    September 9, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I love this fun twist on pumpkins!
    Thanks so much for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/a-taste-of-fall/

    Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!

    Reply
  20. Holly Lefevre says

    September 10, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Love it …the screw, the wire…so creative!

    Reply
  21. shelley says

    September 10, 2012 at 11:35 am

    i really like these :) i would like to make a version of these for my home as I think they would work well with my contemporary (IKEA! ) style. Thanks for sharing !!

    Reply
  22. Ashley says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Girl, these are TOO adorable : ) Love the simplicity and cleanness! Have a great night!

    Ashley {Cherished Bliss}

    Reply
  23. Claire says

    September 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    These are so much fun, Taryn! I love the simplicity with the added industrial twist.

    Visiting from Home Stories A to Z :)

    Reply
  24. cindy says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:55 am

    Very Cute! Fall is my favorite time to decorate. Love the warmth and the colors. Good job.

    Reply
  25. Roeshel says

    September 12, 2012 at 6:03 am

    Adorable, Taryn! I know I have some wood scraps lying around here somewhere! I’m including a link back in today’s DIY Fall Festival highlights. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Thank you so much for linking up to A Crafty Soiree! I’ve featured your project in the newest one. Come check it out, it will be up at midnight EST and will also have a giveaway from You Can Make This in it!

    Reply
  27. Heidi says

    September 13, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I just saw these featured, and I love them! If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll visit “One Creative Weekend” on OneCreativeMommy.com (open Fri-Wed) and link up!

    Reply
  28. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    So cute! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing at It’s Overflowing’s Party! XO, AImee

    Reply
  29. Gina says

    September 14, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Love these- just enough festive to compliment but not over-power the room.

    Reply
  30. kristin says

    September 17, 2012 at 9:34 am

    These are awesome!!! I’ll be featuring them tomorrow.
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  31. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Simple but perfectly adorable! I love the copper vine on top:-)

    Reply
  32. Elizabeth @ Lizzi's Creations says

    September 18, 2012 at 9:52 am

    These are awesome! I featured them in my Fall Decorating on the Cheap collection. Take a look. I love these!

    Reply
  33. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:53 am

    Steampunk Pumpkins!!!! I love them.

    Linking from Debbidoos,
    Ricki Jill

    Reply
  34. Monica says

    October 5, 2012 at 9:40 am

    These are super cute! I love them! visiting you for the first time via eighteen25 :)

    Reply
  35. Jaime ? Raising up Rubies says

    October 30, 2012 at 7:22 am

    these are super cute Taryn! just my style … white & simple … gonna have to make some ?

    Reply

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