Here’s an easy pumpkin craft idea using ModPodge to decoupage decorative napkins onto faux pumpkins.
I recently found some decorative napkins in all of the colors that I knew my daughter would love. I picked up a couple of faux pumpkins at Michaels and went to town with the ModPodge.
Here are most of the supplies that I used: Faux pumpkins, spray primer, ModPodge, a spray mask, two different patterns of napkins, a ruler, pencil and scissors. I used a couple of other items as I went along that aren’t included in this photo, but you’ll see them below.
I started off by wrapping the stems of the pumpkins with painter’s tape because I wanted to leave them their original color.
I decided to use the striped napkins on the larger pumpkin and the leaf pattern on the smaller one.
The napkins were three ply thick, so I peeled them apart until I had just one layer. Remember to handle the napkins with care because they are very thin. I cut three napkins into strips roughly 1″ wide.
Next, I applied the strips of napkin to the larger pumpkin with ModPodge.
It was looking a little naked, so you can see that I added some leaves, ribbon curly cues and berries around the stem. I’ll go into that process below. I covered the smaller pumpkin with the leafy napkins using the same method.
To make the leaves, I ModPodged pieces of the napkin to a stiff piece of paper. I grabbed a couple of different faux leaves from my stash and traced around them onto the ModPodged napkins – after they had dried thoroughly.
I then cut out the traced around the leaves so they could be glued to the pumpkins. Next I made some curled pieces of ribbon to use. I simply cut some strips of ribbon, slathered them with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener, and wrapped them around a pencil until they were dry.
This is my hi-tech drying rack. ☺ I stuck the pencils down in some floral foam to hold them up while they were drying. You can see I used some painter’s tape to hold the ribbon ends on the pencils.
It was easy to remove the ribbon from the pencils once it was dry. This is what I wound up with. I think they make cute little curly cues.
After that I just hot-glued the leaves and ribbons to the pumpkins. I added some strips of green ribbon too and a few faux berries. They look really cute for Halloween…
…and for Thanksgiving.
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
October 26, 2011 at 10:07 AMSuzy, what a cute idea! These pumpkins are adorable!! I love the bright colors!
Skittle says
October 26, 2011 at 1:09 PMI love them!!!
Melissa Miller says
October 26, 2011 at 2:33 PMSuzy they are absolutely gorgeous! You should post the photos on Pinterest too. Beautifully done. 🙂
Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says
October 26, 2011 at 12:42 PMFun idea! I love decoupage. And smart tip to paint the pumpkin white first. I wouldn’t have done that and I am sure I would have been sorry! They look great.
Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says
October 26, 2011 at 8:56 PMThese are so cute!!! Love the bright leaf napkins! 🙂
Ann from On Sutton Place says
October 27, 2011 at 5:59 PMI saw these mod podge pumpkins around and tried one. It was a disaster! Yours turned out so great. Good idea to use the napkins.
Tina says
October 27, 2011 at 3:20 PMOH How cute!!
kitty says
October 27, 2011 at 7:15 PMSo cute, Suzy!! I love your pumpkins. I posted about the award on my blog. Thanks again!
Pam says
October 27, 2011 at 8:20 PMLOVE THESE!!!!!
Pam says
October 27, 2011 at 8:22 PMOh, and thank you so much for posting on my blog!!!!! There is just something exciting about seeing “comments”
Cranberry Morning says
October 28, 2011 at 12:35 PMYou’re going to have a hard time convincing us that you’re not crafty! These are so cute. 🙂
CosmoGirl Carla says
October 31, 2011 at 12:36 PMLove, love, love these! The best paper covered pumpkins I’ve seen! Found you via Savvy Seasons linky party. Thanks for sharing. Happy Halloween!
Liz @ thequickjourney.blogspot.com says
November 1, 2011 at 6:50 PMthose are so awesome! i love how colorful they are. they look adorable! great job!
SavannahGranny says
November 2, 2011 at 12:44 AMTheae are so neat!! I like that they can be used all the way to thanksgiving. Great job. Kudos to you! Hugs, Ginger
Multi Level Life says
November 2, 2011 at 12:48 AMWhat a great idea!!!
Sara
Buttercup Bliss says
November 2, 2011 at 2:58 AMSuper, super cute! So cheerful!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
November 2, 2011 at 11:43 PMSuzy, These are so adorable! Love the colors and the fun it adds to Fall decor. Thanks for linking to the Open House Party.
Hugs,
Sherry
Mandy says
November 3, 2011 at 2:34 AMColors are GREAT! I’d love it if you shared these at my #7 Link Party going on at Project Queen.
http://www.projectqueen.org
Marigene says
November 3, 2011 at 12:17 AMLove those vibrant pumpkins!
Jen @ Creating with the J's says
November 3, 2011 at 1:48 PMYours turned out great! The colors are fab. I attempted this product and it ended up in the trash. 🙁 Thanks for sharing!!!
Naomi says
November 4, 2011 at 1:53 AMThese are so cute. Using napkins is genius!
Honey at 2805 says
November 5, 2011 at 11:04 AMYour pumpkins are adorable, Suzy! The colors are terrific and using napkins was a really good way to achieve the look!
Thank you for sharing you ideas at Potpourri Friday!
Jennifer says
November 9, 2011 at 5:35 AMToo cute!! I love the smaller one!!
Thanks for sharing at Show & Share!
Kelly @ EclecticallyVintage says
November 12, 2011 at 2:44 AMLove the modern colors and patterns – so different for fall!
Sonya says
November 17, 2011 at 11:51 AMGostei! Adorei a criatividade ficou simplesmente maravilhosa!
Seu blog é muito bom!
Parabéns!
Tenha um lido dia.
Beijinho.
Katy says
November 29, 2011 at 12:21 AMWhat a great idea – love these.
WhisperWood Cottage says
July 16, 2012 at 9:55 PMSo colorful and creative! Thanks for linking up to The Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!
Braintree says
July 16, 2012 at 11:48 PMEye candy!
Terrie HearthandWhimsy says
August 11, 2012 at 5:59 PMI saw these on Pinterest and I love them! Such a cute idea! I’m a new follower.
debbiedoos says
September 25, 2013 at 7:41 AMJust darling Suzy! I love anything mod podged and these napkins are so fun and colorful.