This Pumpkin is Stressed
Well distressed that is. Since it is still in the 90’s here in Texas we haven’t bought any real pumpkins. Here is a sample of the pumpkins my girls and I make sometimes. You can fill them with candy for a gift. If you just want to use it for decorations then simply fill it with newspaper or plastic shopping bags. It really is simple. When the bag is flat use a white crayon to make lines. Afterwards you can put on a face if you would like. I just use my ink pads to get the distressed look. Just rub the ink pad all over. Always start with the lightest color pad and build up to the darker or else your ink pads could get smudged. I happened to have some orange embossing powder so I just sprinkled some over the bag after I used a pigment ink pad then set it with my heat tool. Don’t forget to get the sides. After you are happy with your design go ahead a fill your bag and tie it up. These are so fun to make you can make great tablescapes with them as well. Remember the face is optional so if you just make a pumpkin it can last you throughout Thanksgiving.
Like the idea of making crafts with your kiddos? I am not the only one here at 451press that does. check out Creative Mom cafe, Michelle is always finding cute crafts to do with kids
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May 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Wow man, that’s extremely good information, thanks.