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
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!
so cute! love how simple this is.
Super cute – I love projects that come together with “scraps”!
This is a great twist on traditional pumpkin decor! The copper wire really makes the project, good thinking! Pining it now :-)
OMG! I simply LOVE this. How very cool. I must try this.
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!
What a fun take on a regular pumpkin! You hit the nail on the pumpkin head with this one! Pinning this.
Kelly
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..
Taryn I love this project. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I can’t wait to try it out!
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! :)
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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
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!
Yet another adorable project! I always end up over here somehow :) LOVE it and pinning!
This looks great! Love the nail and copper coil- what cool details!
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.
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
these are really cool and different ! :)
Those are so cute!
I’m hosting a fall/autumn themed link up and would love to have you join!
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Loving the cool industrial pumpkins – what a break from normal!
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!
Love it …the screw, the wire…so creative!
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 !!
Girl, these are TOO adorable : ) Love the simplicity and cleanness! Have a great night!
Ashley {Cherished Bliss}
These are so much fun, Taryn! I love the simplicity with the added industrial twist.
Visiting from Home Stories A to Z :)
Very Cute! Fall is my favorite time to decorate. Love the warmth and the colors. Good job.
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!
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!
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!
So cute! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing at It’s Overflowing’s Party! XO, AImee
Love these- just enough festive to compliment but not over-power the room.
These are awesome!!! I’ll be featuring them tomorrow.
XO
Kristin
Simple but perfectly adorable! I love the copper vine on top:-)
These are awesome! I featured them in my Fall Decorating on the Cheap collection. Take a look. I love these!
Steampunk Pumpkins!!!! I love them.
Linking from Debbidoos,
Ricki Jill
These are super cute! I love them! visiting you for the first time via eighteen25 :)
these are super cute Taryn! just my style … white & simple … gonna have to make some ?