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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Dollar Store Pumpkins ~

Okay, I am now feeling the season. Fall is among us and that means Halloween is right around the corner! Oh, how I love to decorate for Halloween...

I recently picked these pumpkins up from the Dollar Tree. 

I pulled out my Goodwill dictionary and Mod Podge and started covering each pumpkin. 

I then jumped into our greenbelt and grabbed a few branches. 

And hot-glued them into place.

I reached for my Spanish Moss (also from the Dollar Tree). 

I thought these little guys needed a little bit more. So rummaging through my "craft stuff" I found these leaves. 

Ah, much better.

Here they are...looking so cute!



These pumpkins are a great way to add a little Fall decor inexpensively! 

Sources:
Pumpkins: Dollar Tree
Dictionary Pages: Goodwill
Spanish Moss: Dollar Tree
Halloween Books: Michaels
Runner: Target
Concrete Head: Flea Market
White Mask: Goodwill


Linked to:
Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog
Lucky Link Tuesday at Lucky Star Lane
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage



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39 comments:

  1. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Ohhhhh how I miss the Dollar Tree! (I'm stashbusting this month). What a wonderful idea!! Turned out great Chelsea.

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  2. www.MaisonStGermain.comSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Those are totally fabulous and I just emailed my daughter to let her know that we will be making them this Saturday:) I can't wait. Thanks so much for showing us how:)
    ~Debra
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  3. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Very, very cute!

    Love the mask on the bust (I think that’s what it’s called) as well.

    Kendra aka "Domestic Princess in Training"

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  4. AnneSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I LOVE how they turned out!!!

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  5. Erin @ The Little ApartmentSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Those look great! And will go perfectly with my new book wreath! (:

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  6. Emily {Frilly Details}September 14, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Those are adorable! I'm going to look for a dictionary next time I'm at the thrift store. Great idea!

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  7. HeidiSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    these are sooo cute! I'm going to have to make some!

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  8. Love the Decor!September 14, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    So very cute!!

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  9. ChRiSSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    i have so many pumpkins but seriously i think these would look great on my desk (believe me not the 1 i use everyday i have no room lol )

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  10. AshleySeptember 14, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I was at the DT not too long ago and saw some of these pumpkins, but didn't buy any. Gotta make anothor trip! Great idea (and I love the bust! It's great!)
    Also, I gave you an award on my blog - hope you'll check it out!http://noapologycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/09/sweet-award.html
    Ashley @ No Apologies!

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    They are cute, Chelsea! I have to get back to Dollar Tree.

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  12. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    I love, love, love these!!!!

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  13. Elder EsplinSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    You ROCKED those little DT pumkins world! They look fabulous now. Great job, as always:)

    Jennie @ CInnaberry Suite

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  14. The House CreativeSeptember 14, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    ok, these are amazing. I need to go get some pumpkins to try this out now. :-)

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  15. KimMalkSeptember 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Those turned out really cute, Chelsea. I like the extra touches of the moss and sticks.

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  16. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseSeptember 14, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Cute! I love these and can't wait to get started on my own set! Thanks for such a simple yet clever idea!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 14, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Super great idea. I could see using sheet music too.
    Traci

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  18. TerrellSeptember 14, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Such an adorable and thrifty creation!! Way to go, girly! They're just delightful as always!!
    Hugs to you,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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  19. {Bellamere Cottage}September 14, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    I'll be right back........gotta zip off to my very own Dollar Tree.. That's tooooo clever.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  20. Alison @ Oopsey DaisySeptember 14, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    These are fabulous!! I had been dreaming up some kind of book page Halloween craft! Love these!

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  21. The Creative BohemianSeptember 14, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    I just love simple to make statement pieces! That is a great afternoon craft project. Thanks for sharing the idea.

    Diane

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  22. SheilaSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Wow! Fantastic! I'll have to try this. Thanks for the detailed instructions - so appreciated.

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  23. AndreaSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Those are so cute! Very creative!

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  24. Ami AllisonSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    OH MY GOSH!!! I LOVE IT!! I SERIOUSLY LOVE IT!! Do you know Bella with http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/?? She is crazy in love with my newspaper gift box and bows I did...you MUST show her this!!! :)

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  25. Bella @ Bella before and afterSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Yeah my girl Ami sent me this link, and she does know me so well, hehe, these are INCREDIBLE, and i actually have a bunch of dollar store pumpkins from years ago. These look so cool, I don't even know how you came up with it but THANK YOU, and yes totally come over to my place and link these up to my NEW party. I would really LOVE to have you. Thanks again AMI for sharing this with me, :)

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  26. SarahSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I love your holiday decor, you're so creative.

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  27. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    So cute! I linked to your project on the Dollar Store Crafts facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dollar-Store-Crafts/161233564682

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  28. Denise CSeptember 16, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    I love these pumpkins!

    I hope you don't mind. I linked your post to my Porch and Garden Party at firstadream.blogspot.com.

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    love this idea! I should make a few of these to go in the bathroom I have my book page wreath hanging! The sparkly leaves just really make them special! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. ValSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I love these. So cute.

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  31. ANKHSeptember 17, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    I love how they turned out! I will be giving this a try!

    You should enter these into the Recycled Halloween Craft Challenge here:

    http://henthornehandmade.blogspot.com/2010/08/recycled-halloween-challenge-will-you.html

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  32. Deborah@Green Willow PondSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    What a cute idea! I just bought 4 pumpkins at the dollar store and planned to paint them. Maybe I'll try one of these...then maybe I'll have to go back and buy more LOL!

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  33. ChristeneSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    LOVE your pumpkins! I just found your blog and I love it! Great ideas and beautiful pictures. Lovely!

    Christene from Whipperberry.com

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  34. Megan // Honey We're HomeSeptember 21, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    I love this project! Looks great!

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  35. AmbrosiaSeptember 22, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    OH I love these! I especially like fall decorations that aren't all orange - it's nice to mix it up! Great job!

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  36. Rhonda GreeneSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Thank you for submitting this awesome project to Dollar Store Crafts! Look for it to be featured in a Reader Roundup of fall decor crafts sometime in the next week! :)

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  37. MoiraCoonOctober 6, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    That's awesome! Very clever!

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  38. The House of HealyOctober 8, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    These are so cute. I absolutely love how you did these. And they don't have a thousand steps to make them! Thank you for this inspiring craft.

    And, might I add, your table arrangement is to die for. SO original and great.

    Thanks!!!!

    -Sondra

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  39. MeganSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Darling as usual and way cute on the cheap!

    I love the mask on your head! I have a garden head that is wearing her purple and black witch hat and purple mask!

    Meg

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