I've been "Mod-Podging"
some pumpkins for my Halloween decor.
By the way, if you're a perfectionist
{WORSE than me, I mean}
this may not be the project for you.
I mean it's fun & all,
but it won't be perfect.
but it won't be perfect.
{Same with the lace pumpkins I did last year}.
After trying wrapping paper & failing,
I found that paper napkins work pretty well.
These are available at Target.
Fake pumpkins are on sale right now at Michael's Crafts.
{Last year, I used real pumpkins,
then had to throw them away when Halloween was over.}
then had to throw them away when Halloween was over.}
The napkins with a busy pattern tend to work out
better than polka dot, for instance.
Just cut out the pattern on your napkin
& apply Mod Podge to a section of the pumpkin.
It helps a lot to cut slits on the sides of the piece of napkin--
then overlap so you have less wrinkles.
Repeat until the pumpkin is covered.
Then paint the whole pumpkin with a thin coat
of Mod Podge.
TIP: When using a napkin with a dark background,
it's alright to overlap the layers. When using a napkin
with a very light background, try not to overlap.
As I said, they're not perfect, but I find that people
do not walk up & inspect them closely - so it's OK!
The black pumpkin was purchased from a store
called Tai Pan Imports.
I also love my "candy book" from Hallmark.
I put candy inside & it says cute things to
the kids when they open it.
{They are carrying a "Harry Potter" version this year.}
Linking up to:
It's Fall Y'all Autumn Link Party at The Lettered Cottage
Nifty Thrifty Sunday at NIfty Thrifty Things
Monthly Craft Craze at I Gotta Create
Fall Link Party at Centsational Girl
