Primitive Grunge Pumpkins Project out of White Material

Very easy to make are primitive grunge pumpkins for Halloween or Thanksgiving decorations using:

• an old white sheet or pillow case
• jute twine or string
• acrylic paint

Using the large pumpkin for the example:

Pumpkin:

Measure and cut 2 pieces 8 inches wide by 16 inches tall.

Make any size by doubling the second measurement i.e. 5x10, 6x12, etc.

 Starting with a long side, sew down then across the short bottom and back up the other long side.

Three sides are now sewn.

Turn right side out so the seams are now inside.

Loosely stuff.

Gather the top (bunch it up) and hand sew closed.

I used a large flat brush to paint and really  loaded the paint brush with paint.

Paint with an orange shade of your choice one side at a time because you need to lay it down to dry.

Allow to dry.

Paint the other side.

Allow to dry.

Paint the top and bottom.

After it's dry, wrap jute twine around one side pulling the string to create creases. Cut the string but make sure you leave yourself two tails to tie.

Repeat around the other side.

I didn't cut the ends back after tying. I left them long.

Stem:

1 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches tall

While the pumpkin is drying, stitch three sides of the stem leaving a short side open.

Turn right side out so seams are inside.

Loosely stuff.

Paint green.

Once dry, hand sew to the top of the pumpkin.

I added more grunge with nutmeg color acrylic.

Complete the look by grunging a small taper candle with nutmeg color acrylic paint and cinnamon.

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Buy a candle then create your own rustic, homemade-look cinnamon coated candle.

And, it will burn safely because the acrylic is water base.

So easy!

WHAT YOU NEED:
Candle - any size or color
Acrylic paint in brown hue
Paint brush
Candle holder to hold the candle while it dries
Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, clove or other ground spice

INSTRUCTIONS: Paint the candle, put into candle holder and let dry. Don't get carried away with brush strokes, pressing hard on the brush or repeatedly going over the wet paint.

Add a thick, heavy second coat.

While it's still wet, begin sprinkling the cinnamon over the candle.

Be sure to turn the candle once one side is covered and continue until the entire candle is coated in the spice.

Let dry.

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For instance, take the two cutting boards pictured to the left. I considered turning them into shelves or even racks for towels or jackets but in the end decided to keep it simple by painting uncomplicated images on them.

A painted star and burning candle on the plain wood of this paddle cutting board was something I'd been considering for some time.

The stenciled star was painted in antique gold and is surrounded by burnt umber. Burnt umber was dry brushed along the inside edges of the star.

The candle stick consists of a straight line using barn red and a half-inch brush, a float of burnt umber on the left while on the right is dry brushed white. The flame was created using one stroke of antique white with yellow, orange and blue layered on top. A hint of a wick was added. Burnt umber, black or grey will work fine for it.

Lastly, antique white was dry brushed around the flame up into the bottom of the star.

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Have fun!

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With a bit of sandpaper they can be turned into shabby chic by simply sanding away the paint here and there.

What you'll need:

• A wood pepper mill and salt shaker.
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• Sandpaper.
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Apply a small bead of wood glue, Liquid Nails or similar glue along the rims of the shaker and mill then let dry over night.

Sand the finish of the wood. This will help the paint to stick to the shaker and mill.

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Apply a small bead of glue around the edges of the squares then add the lace and let dry.

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