It is the first day of September. You know what that means?
It means I can now decorate for FALL! Hooray!
I mean I love summer and all. Love it. But it's really not all that fun to decorate for. You've got the 4th of July, but besides that. . . nothing.
Fall on the other hand is awesome for decorating. The fun textures. The leaves. The lovely colors. And best of all–the PUMPKINS. I don't know why exactly, but I'm crazy for pumpkins. Tall pumpkins, short round pumpkins, orange pumpkins, white pumpkins, heck even square pumpkins. I love them all.
I love coming up with new ways to decorate with pumpkins. A couple years ago, I saw some framed fruit at The Rachel Berry Blog. Thought it was awesome. It's been bookmarked ever since. I finally got around to using her idea. Thanks Rachel! Instead of using lemons or apples, I used a pumpkin.
I found mine at the dollar store last year. I cut off the back third of it so I'd have a flat surface. Then I added just a little bit of orange spray paint to spruce up the color a little. Then I rubbed it down with brown ink. (I just used an ink pad.) Pulled a frame from my stash and spray painted it with Krylon black satin. Attached some scrapbook paper to the glass, and glued my pumpkin to the front. Easy peasy! I thought it needed a little something, so I added a ribbon to the stem.
It looks stinkin' cute sitting on my entry table against my apothecary lamp.
Now I just need to fill the rest of the table. 
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Love it Kara! I love that you spruced up the color with paint. I never think of stuff like that.
xoxo,
Amy
Interesting idea, sure is one perfect decor for the coming Halloween season! Very nice that the pumpkin is not flat at all, like its 3D. It seems easy to make, sure would be a great activity with kids during weekends.
I absolutely love your lamp! The pumpkin is cute too.
I want to do this! Was it really hard to saw off part of the pumpkin, or is just styrofoam or something?
This is perfect for the holiday coming up! I love this idea. Super cute! I'd love for you to share this at Show & Share–
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-4.html
Seriously?! How stinkin' cute is that? I love it. Thanks for sharing your genius talent!
Kathe
Love that pumpkin! The 3d is fantastic and I have a thing for pumpkins too! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!
Adorable!!!! Can you tell us what size frame you used for yours? That will give me an idea as to what size the pumpkin should be!!!
I LOVE that lamp. Seriously SOOOO cute!!!!
Kara my dear! I featured this today!
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/09/wednesdays-wowzers-yes-its-really-thursday.html
You are so incredible. I am STILL wanting to do this very same thing and now feel inspired!
Love the way this pumpkin "pops" outta the frame! Very cute! And that lamp…I have to browse your blog to see if there's a tutorial! Came over via A Little Tipsy DIY under $5
Adorable! This is a brilliant idea. Love it all. Off to Pin it!
(via Someday Crafts)
this is really cute! I love it!
I also wanted to invite you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
What did you cut the pumpkin with?
Your entry table decor is very festive and very FALL! Thanks so much for sharing your creative ideas; could you please let us know where you purchased the perfect lamp? HAPPY HARVEST!
I love this, I just located it on Pinterest and I would love for you to link this project up on my site to share with my other lovely followers. http://mommynmeblog.com/2012/09/perfect-pumpkin-week/
So Cute! I blog over at http://2crafty4myskirt.blogspot.com/ This Thursday I will be posting a round up of handmade pumpkins. I plan to include this project with a link to your tutorial. Please let me know if you are not OK with that. Great work!
what the pumpkin made out of? What did you use to cut it with?