Hi everyone, it's Bridget and I'm glad to be back to share some beautiful, no-carve, white pumpkin ideas for a sophisticated way to decorate for fall. If you are looking for a different look this fall or just want a more elegant feel, this white pumpkin creations are sure to inspire! Pretty painted pumpkins...oh, my! Rhinestone Pumpkin via BHG Halloween Spider Pumpkin via a pumpkin and a princess Decoupage Pumpkins via Plaid Patterned Pumpkins via Country Living Polka Dot Pumpkin via Create.Cook.Teach Foliage Pumpkins via Country Living Simple Spray Painted Pumpkins via The Celebration Shoppe Silhouette Pumpkin via The Lettered Cottage Stylish Stenciled Pumpkins via Ladies Home Journal Black and White Glam Pumpkin via a pumpkin and a princess ... [Read More]
pumpkin decorating
picking pumpkins
There is nothing quite like a pumpkin patch in the fall. The trees are beautiful and the kids are in heaven, always looking for the largest pumpkin in the patch to see if they can move it. For those of you lucky enough to visit a farm this year, here are a few tips on how to pick the perfect pumpkin for your pumpkin decorating. Gnarly stems - a good crooked stem is great when placed on its side to portray a witch Tall and thin - these are great for large stencils and ghost faces Small and squat - these are perfect for the typical carved jack-o-lantern No matter what you choose, and whether from a patch or a grocery store, enjoy the moments with your families. For more pumpkin decoration ideas and tips: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating, Decorating with White Pumpkins, Carving ... [Read More]
masquerading pumpkins
Skip the knife and mess of carving pumpkins this Halloween and instead try decorating your pumpkins with DIY masquerade masks! The craft room was abuzz this weekend working on ideas for our block's Halloween party. My oldest helped with this one; he cut out the Frankenstein template for me, minus the bolts... okay, so I had to cut it out again, but his version was adorable. Here's what you need: Halloween cookie cutter shapes (bat, owl and Frankenstein shown) Black or orange ribbon Rectangle hole punch (available at most any craft store) Craft paper (fall and Halloween colors) Pencil Scissors Double sided tape Small pumpkin I simply picked out a fun cookie cutter, the bat was my favorite, and traced the outline on a piece of craft paper. Once I had the ... [Read More]