Design on a Dime - Fabric Pumpkins!

This fun little project was something I put together a few years ago and thought I'd share with you! The possibilities go on and on, so feel free to get creative with your fabric choices, and what you pair your new pumpkins with!

First, though, I show you the finished product!

Now, the How To:

Step One: Assemble your materials.

Materials:

1. Square of fabric approx. 20" x 20" (preferably something thin, no upholstery weight stuff)

2. Roll of toilet paper

3. Plastic grocery bags (maybe a dozen or so)

4. Brown paper bag or kraft paper

5. Scissors

Optional : Coordinating ribbon or raffia for an accent on the stem

Step Two:

Place fabric right side down on flat surface. Place roll of TP in the center and surround with plastic grocery bags. Stuff one bag down the center of the roll of TP. 



Step Three:
Pull one corner up and over the bags and stuff down into the center of the roll.

Step Four:
Working clockwise (or counter, whatever) stuff the edges of the fabric into the center of the roll of toilet paper making sure the bags are even all the way around and you get a pleated effect (like the sides of a pumpkin) Tuck all the fabric in until no rough edges are showing.

Step Five:
Finish with a piece of rolled up paper bag for the stem, or in this case, I cut my fabric square a little big to start with, so I had extra left over to pull out for the stem. Wrap raffia or ribbon around the stem for an accent and voila! Instant pumpkin! (Seriously, it took me longer to upload these photos and write out the instructions than it acutally took to make one. I probably could have made a dozen by now!) Happy Fall!

Mod Fall: Lime Green and Chocolate Brown

Vignette How To:
Use things you already have around the house. My votive holder is a salsa jar, wrapped in green cardstock. I punched a tag from brown cardstock, and attached with a ball of twine I had laying around to finish the green and brown color scheme. The green vase I swiped from the bathroom because it was the right color. Rearranging what you have is a great way to keep things interesting around the house.  Would you wear every piece of jewelry you owned all at the same time? I hope not! Put things away for a while and then get them back out when you need a little update. Classic pieces never go out of style!

One more fun little shot for you... these are so easy, once you get started, you'll have them everywhere!