Hello Friends! What is your fall decor like? Does your home look like you had quite the shopping spree at Kirkland’s or Hobby Lobby or is it more simple with only a hint of fall? For me, it depends on the year. But I’ve discovered that my fall decor consists of some of my homemade items. Those seem to be my favorite fall decor pieces. That might sound like a shameless plug but it’s the truth! I love (most of) my homemade stuff! So in honor of reusing, saving money, me, and DIY’s, here’s a store-bought pumpkin gets a vintage vibe DIY and video!
A Store Bought Pumpkin Gets A Vintage Vibe
(Re-posted from the archives due to its popularity)
I wanted this pumpkin to be unique so it’s original orange won’t do. Leaving it doesn’t say decorator/blogger/fall goddess. And it certainly doesn’t say vintage farmhouse fabulousness. LOL
Here is a list of what you’ll need to achieve this unique vintage look.
Supplies:
Store bought plastic pumpkin
Crocheted Doily
Knob or drawer pull
Paint of choice (I used American DecoArt in a chalky finish)
Sponge paint brushes
Fabric Glue (Crafter’s Pick was my choice)
Hot glue gun and glue stick
Supplies for vintage pumpkin look
Directions:
First, you’ll want to remove the plastic stem. Each pumpkin is different but with this one all I had to do was untwist it. Now you can start the fun part of painting it.
A vintage pumpkin doesn’t have to be white. It can be cream, gray, pale blue, green, pink or even a buttery yellow. I wanted a creamy white so it took about 4 coats of paint.
I could’ve purchased white pumpkins but they were double in price so the less expensive route works for me.
Painting the pumpkin white
After you are happy with how the paint looks and it’s fully dry, it’s time to glue on the doily.
Put fabric glue on the most solid areas of the doily and on the edges too. I dabbed it over the entire piece but had a solid line of glue on the top, in the middle, and on the edges of the doily. Try not to overdo the amount of glue.
When you lay the doily on the pumpkin, line up the center hole from the doily with the hole where the stem used to be. Don’t forget to gently push the doily into the creases of the pumpkin.
Gluing doily on pumpkin
The Finishing Touch
The finishing touch is to add the knob. I love this part! Depending on the size of the hole where the stem was, you can either insert the knob or hot glue it in. Check it because you don’t want it to be wobbly.
I’m still using them years later! – Check out how in this post: How To Host An Outdoor Friendsgiving and Keep It Both Simple and Charming!
Isn’t it so cute?!
When I started this project, I never thought I’d love it so much. But a store bought pumpkin gets a vintage vibe post just might be a new favorite! If I didn’t know what the pumpkin looked like beforehand, I’m not sure I’d recognize its cheap orange pre-fabulous life.
It makes me want to shop for more doilies and pumpkins. Wouldn’t it be fun to have these all over the house?! Different knobs and different doilies?
Below is a video of this super easy DIY. Let me know what you think and don’t forget to like and share it. You know, since I’m vying for Internet Sensation here! 😉
Here’s the Video – Enjoy!
Happy Fall Decorating Friends!
Love, love, love!!!!! You have done it, again! I cannot wait for the next one!
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Well I hope you never regret saying that! Thank you, it makes my whole week to read that.
What a beautiful DIY project and your instuctions were perfect! I may have to use this idea! Thanks for sharing! Blessings~
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Glad to know! Thank you Pam for visiting my blog and the kind words. Have a great week!
Really love how your vintage pumpkin looks. Was thinking of painting mine either aqua or gray to make something decorative. We don’t do Halloween around here, no kids, all grandkids all grown up. Haven’t purchased any off those plastic/foam pumpkins before but this will be great reason.
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I think either of those colors would be lovely! And I use my pumpkins up until Thanksgiving dinner! I’m actually painting a few more – a pale teal, pale blue and a buttery yellow. I can’t help myself. Thanks for the compliments and visiting my blog!
Your pumpkin is sooo cute! I love it! Of course, I had to pin it. 🙂 When you have time, you’ll have to check out the sparkle pumpkins I made a few years ago back in California. I’m actually out here in Texas now, too. Loving the change… except for chiggers… ugh! 🙂
Happy fall is around the corner and decorating for it, too.
Barb 🙂
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Welcome to Texas ! Where are you located? I will definitely check out your sparkly pumpkins – looking forward to it. Thank you for the compliments and for visiting my blog.
That is such a gorgeous makeover. I have seen painted pumpkins before but the addition of the pretty doily on top really takes it to another level Cindy. And the knobs are just the icing on the cake.
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Awww. Thanks Mary- that means a lot. Happy Friday!
Love this idea and you showed how easy it really is. I have knobs stashed in a closet so I feel a trip to Hobby Lobby coming soon.
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Haha. I always feel a trip to Hobby Lobby coming on! Glad you liked it. Thank you Stacey
I’m with you Cindy there’s nothing like homemade for many reasons. You are so creative! Really looks great.
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Thank you Barbara. There are some things I make that don’t turn out very well. Actually, some are the kind not even my mother would love. LOL But this one was super fun.
I love this!! Fall is my favourite time of year and pumpkins are my passion. I have 2 thick plastic light up Orange Pumpkins and i just might try this idea on one of them. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful heart warming ideas, Warm Fall Hugs to you! 😉
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Awe, thanks Brenda. No one has ever said I had heart warming ideas before! That makes my day. Email a photo if you try it. I’d love to see it!
This is just precious! I love vintage doilies and glass knobs, and actually have both that belonged to my grandma. I think this is especially lovely for a master bedroom/bath where traditional fall colors might not work with the decor. Just a simple and beautiful touch of fall!
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Great idea Vicki to put it in a bathroom. I think the doily would also be so pretty on the blue/pale green pumpkins. Hmmm, I think I should try that next! Hope you have a great week.
Cindy – great idea! Inspiring! Also thinking this would be great to do a “black doily” on white pumpkin and reverse “white doily” on black pumpkin. Just a really classy look I would think. Again, Cindy thanks!
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Yes Penny – Those are great ideas. I’d love the black pumpkin with a white doily! Thanks for the inspiration and visit! 😁
Hello, Fall Goddess! As usual, I love the post. Great idea, easy instructions and budget friendly! Your mom is so lucky! I bet she gets samples of your fabulous work all the time!
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You are lucky but I’m stingy and keep my cute stuff. You only get the ugly stuff. 😉
Very cute. I especially love the use of the glass door pull as the stem. So glam and yet vintage. TFS
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Thank you Clearissa. The stem (glass knob) was my favorite part. 🙂
Beautiful idea, Cindy.
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Think you Sarah. I did those a couple of years ago but still love them.
I absolutely love this pumpkin, doing this for sure!
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Yay, you will LOVE making them. I hope to find more doilies on my next trip to an antique store so I can make more too! Thanks for stopping by today Brenda