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Shabby Pumpkins and Ornamental Cabbage

Monday, September 9, 2013

I really like all all of the fabric pumpkins I've been seeing around blog land. I wanted to make some that were quick and easy and involved no sewing. I found this great tutorial at Lucy's beautiful blog  Craftberry Bush. It was right up my alley, quick, cute and no sew. So I made a few.


In addition to making the pumpkins I tried to make an ornamental cabbage from leftover drop cloth fabric. This was my first attempt and while I think it's kinda cute it needs some tweaking.





Once I work on it and am satisfied with the results I'll make a few more and do a tutorial. I made the pumpkins from burlap and drop cloth scraps, Once I gathered up the fabric I liked the way the stem ruffled, so I frayed  the edges and just tied a natural colored hemp twine around the stem.


I'm looking forward to using these in my fall vignettes. They're so simple and fun, I'll mix them in with my other pumpkins, I think they'll add a nice texture.





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24 comments:

  1. I adorn those cute pumpkins! The way you have displayed them is just a gorgeous vignette. I love the cabbage, so unique! Isn't fall grand?!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  2. You did a wonderful job with both the pumpkins and the cabbages, Karen! The cabbages could almost double for roses as well. I have some natural colored burlap, I may give these a try! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. I think they're beautiful! I love the little cabbages. I agree with the comment above they look like roses.

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  4. Karen, How cute. Those cabbages are darling ..roses they say? Well, how about cabbage roses?;>) xo Diana

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  5. Sooooo pretty! How creative to make little cabbages too, I love planting those each Fall :) xo

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  6. Karen,
    you little pumpkins are so pretty and those cabbages are just adorable.
    rita

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  7. Adorable! I love the pumpkins & I think the cabbage turned out great!

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  8. Your pumpkins and cabbage are adorable! Love them!
    Mary Alice

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  9. Well, I haven't been home, been traveling on the east coast. Once I settle down from all of it, now that I'm home, I am sure I will start pulling out all of the fall vignettes. A little early Halloween decor never hurt anyone, right? xo Rhonda

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  10. I have been struggling to perfect my burlap roses but these look so easy! I must try them just to encourage myself! I love the look of your blog....found you on What's It Wednesday. Following you via GFC and Bloglovin'!

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  11. I love these, thank you for sharing. Am now following u!!!

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  12. They are absolutely adorable! Found your blog through Ivy and Elephants bloglist and I am your newest follower.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  13. I love the pumpkins from burlap and drop cloths. The cabbage is fabulous! I'm going to keep checking back for your tutorial on this...so creative. I love the display you've created...just beautiful!

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  14. Those are so adorable, especially adding in the cabbage one for variety. Doing something like this has been on my list for a few years. Hopefully I will get around to it!

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  15. Beautiful! burlap and drop clothes, girl you got me there! LOVE!

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  16. I love the idea for the little cabbage. So cute and original, too. Looking forward to the tutorial.
    *Smiles*

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  17. Hi, Karen. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my hydrangeas--because it brought me to your post with these darling pumpkins, and the super darling "cabbage." Too cute! ~Zuni

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  18. They're adorable! Fall is my favorite time of the year, but I haven't had time to start decorating or creating yet. Love these so much, I'm starting a pumpkin Pinterest board.

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  19. They're adorable! Fall is my favorite time of the year, but I haven't had time to start decorating or creating yet. Love these so much, I'm starting a pumpkin Pinterest board.

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  20. Your ornamental cabbage looks pretty darned good to me. Pretty good for first attempt. I love your cabbage and pumpkins. Think I'll be trying to make some also, the pumpkins that is. Don't think I'm ambitious enuf to try to make the cabbage. Great job. Happy weekend

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  21. I think you have done a great job! Also, I knew that was a cabbage just from looking at it. Very cute idea. I like your blog!

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  22. Love all the soft, romantic creams! The pumpkins are so dear! Love the cabbage, too! Love your blog!
    ♥ Jil

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