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.
To give them an industrial look, I used a screw for the ‘stem’ of the pumpkin and copper wire for the ‘vine’.
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.
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
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
domonique @ a bowl full of simple says
September 5, 2012 at 6:49 amso cute! love how simple this is.
Ashley C. says
September 5, 2012 at 9:07 amSuper cute – I love projects that come together with “scraps”!
Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says
September 5, 2012 at 3:08 pmThis is a great twist on traditional pumpkin decor! The copper wire really makes the project, good thinking! Pining it now :-)
angie@diyitnow says
September 5, 2012 at 7:18 pmOMG! I simply LOVE this. How very cool. I must try this.
Katie says
September 5, 2012 at 8:59 pmThese 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!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
September 5, 2012 at 9:43 pmWhat a fun take on a regular pumpkin! You hit the nail on the pumpkin head with this one! Pinning this.
Kelly
Candyce says
September 6, 2012 at 1:57 amThis 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..
Kara @ WhereHappyBegins says
September 6, 2012 at 7:26 amTaryn I love this project. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I can’t wait to try it out!
Dottie says
September 6, 2012 at 10:58 amHow 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
Leslie Stewart says
September 6, 2012 at 3:19 pmVery 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
Crystal says
September 6, 2012 at 9:08 pmCute! I found a piece of scrapbook paper to cut leaves from that reminds me of the copper wire you used. Very creative idea, Taryn!
Britni says
September 6, 2012 at 9:48 pmYet another adorable project! I always end up over here somehow :) LOVE it and pinning!
Kathie says
September 7, 2012 at 5:05 pmThis looks great! Love the nail and copper coil- what cool details!
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
September 7, 2012 at 5:50 pmTaryn, 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.
Tracy says
September 7, 2012 at 6:35 pmI 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
shelley says
September 7, 2012 at 9:00 pmthese are really cool and different ! :)
Katie says
September 8, 2012 at 5:45 pmThose 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/
Donna Wilkes says
September 8, 2012 at 6:50 pmLoving the cool industrial pumpkins – what a break from normal!
TidyMom says
September 9, 2012 at 9:18 amI 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!
Holly Lefevre says
September 10, 2012 at 9:21 amLove it …the screw, the wire…so creative!
shelley says
September 10, 2012 at 11:35 ami 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 !!
Ashley says
September 10, 2012 at 5:46 pmGirl, these are TOO adorable : ) Love the simplicity and cleanness! Have a great night!
Ashley {Cherished Bliss}
Claire says
September 10, 2012 at 7:04 pmThese are so much fun, Taryn! I love the simplicity with the added industrial twist.
Visiting from Home Stories A to Z :)
cindy says
September 11, 2012 at 2:55 amVery Cute! Fall is my favorite time to decorate. Love the warmth and the colors. Good job.
Roeshel says
September 12, 2012 at 6:03 amAdorable, 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!
Katie says
September 12, 2012 at 11:58 amThank 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!
Courtney @ Between U & Me says
September 12, 2012 at 9:43 pmWow! This is so great! I would LOVE if you would share this at my Crazy Cute Party happening right now! I’ve got a totally awesome giveaway that you could win just for linking up! Come on over! ;D
Between U & Me
Heidi says
September 13, 2012 at 8:21 amI 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!
Aimee - It's Overflowing says
September 13, 2012 at 9:01 pmSo cute! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing at It’s Overflowing’s Party! XO, AImee
Gina says
September 14, 2012 at 6:51 amLove these- just enough festive to compliment but not over-power the room.
kristin says
September 17, 2012 at 9:34 amThese are awesome!!! I’ll be featuring them tomorrow.
XO
Kristin
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
September 17, 2012 at 6:01 pmSimple but perfectly adorable! I love the copper vine on top:-)
Elizabeth @ Lizzi's Creations says
September 18, 2012 at 9:52 amThese are awesome! I featured them in my Fall Decorating on the Cheap collection. Take a look. I love these!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
September 20, 2012 at 4:53 amSteampunk Pumpkins!!!! I love them.
Linking from Debbidoos,
Ricki Jill
Monica says
October 5, 2012 at 9:40 amThese are super cute! I love them! visiting you for the first time via eighteen25 :)
Jaime ? Raising up Rubies says
October 30, 2012 at 7:22 amthese are super cute Taryn! just my style … white & simple … gonna have to make some ?