But, I was looking at tons of blogs yesterday morning (I get the 5:30 a.m. shift with Little Lulu) and visited aka Design.
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I looked at a tutorial on how to make these little Cinderella pumpkins and thought they were so cute and definitely within my skill range.
I gathered supplies, attached Lulu's leash to a tether so she could roam around the garage while I worked and looked about for round containers for templates.
I was surprised at how tiny the pumpkin from the yellow and red bowl turned out and even how small the pumpkin from the big hat box turned out.
Once they were finished, I had to decide where to put them - not ready to change the mantel yet.
Judith at Botanic Bleu commented on my alphabet tablecloth recently and I thought it would be perfect for a fall table.
I finally found a use for a Tic-Tac-Toe board I bought at Big Lots on an after 4th of July sale.
With my table set for fall, I was motivated to add more fall color to the room so I put some dried hydrangeas in a metal pail.
And headed out to Jo-Ann's to look for more fall decor.
I have totally caved in and am decorating for fall even though our walks
are just beginning to look like summer days.
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If you get a chance, Brenda at Cozy Little House has an amazing Giveaway going on.
I shouldn't tell you about it, because I have been wanting a set of Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet dishes for years and I want to win the Giveaway.
Kohl's carries the Pistoulet series of dishes based on the book Secrets of Pistoulet - also a favorite of mine.
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Judith at Botanic Bleu commented on my alphabet tablecloth recently and I thought it would be perfect for a fall table.
I finally found a use for a Tic-Tac-Toe board I bought at Big Lots on an after 4th of July sale.
With my table set for fall, I was motivated to add more fall color to the room so I put some dried hydrangeas in a metal pail.
And headed out to Jo-Ann's to look for more fall decor.
are just beginning to look like summer days.
. . . . . . . . .
If you get a chance, Brenda at Cozy Little House has an amazing Giveaway going on.
I shouldn't tell you about it, because I have been wanting a set of Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet dishes for years and I want to win the Giveaway.
Kohl's carries the Pistoulet series of dishes based on the book Secrets of Pistoulet - also a favorite of mine.
. . . . . . .
You can find me at these fun parties
Common Ground - Be Inspired
Stone Gable - Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits
From My Front Porch To Yours - Treasure Hunt Thursday
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson - Share Your Cup Thursday
Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here - Open House Blog Party
The Jenny Evolution - Friday Flash Blog
Style Sisters - Centerpiece Wednesday
Your pumpkins turned out so cute!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks like fall here. The trees have been eaten of the leaves. The grass is brown and withered up...
It looks like fall. But when you step outside... it feels like Hell...sorry, it is just so blasted HOT!
It is hard to get into the fall mood, when the temps don't depict it. It is almost 11:30 at night and it is 78°...warm by most people's idea...but to me... HECK... who am I kidding, it is still hot... it's 11:30 for crying outloud!
Alright, I made some of these pumpkins a few years back... I need to get them out and decorate with them and then maybe I'll feel like fall. :)
Sorry, about the rant...did I mention it's hot here?
...he he he -Pat
PS-
ReplyDeleteI just came back to say... I love your table...the tic-tac-toe board is adorable and I pinned your pail with the FALL banner.
I do want one of those!
:) Pat
Love your sweet pumpkins and they look perfect with that tic-tac-toe board for a base. Headed over to Brendas but I hope you win- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh boy. I know what you mean, if I was next to that beach with all that glorious sunshine I'd have a hard time decorating for Fall too. But I'm glad you decided to make your pumpkins because they came out SO well! Very cool looking I'll have to try this.
ReplyDeleteBut that photo of Lulu is still my favorite. She makes my heart melt, she's just too cute sitting there looking all well-behaved. :)
xo
Leslie
Your pumpkins turned out so cute! We have had very cool wet weather here the last few days and a few leaves beginning to turn. Our beach days seem so long ago and I haven't even managed to unpack my suitcase yet! haha
ReplyDeleteI'm going to work on a few fall things this week, though. Love your tablecloth, too!
Jeanette
Love your pumpkins...they are so cute! I'm slowly putting out my Fall stuff, but it sure still feels like summer here. The last few days...it has been in the low 90's!!
ReplyDelete~Cindy
Love your pumpkins - they looks so good on your tic tac toe board. I haven't made any pumpkins yet but will have to try my hand at it.
ReplyDeleteI did start with the fall decorations so will continue on. I found this amazing mum plant at Cosco Tusday - it was HUGH for $14.00 so that really put me in the mood. Looks good on patio.
Your beach looks so good and inviting.
Have a great day. Hello to Little Lulu.
Mary
Your pumpkins are so cute! I will be ready to bring out the Fall decor when I return home!
ReplyDeleteSuch perfect pumpkins...I want to try!
ReplyDeleteCute pun'kins! I love fall decorating using my wooden bread bowl - I will have to try this. I have some of those very realistic fake pumpkins from Joanne's - they are even carvable. I use apples as well for my fall decor, along with some faux autumn leaves. It is definitely autumn here - the weather has turned into rain, rain, rain. When I feel better (bad cold), I will get out my autumn stuff! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteteehee...you have your hands full, and not just with crafts..but MISS LULU!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my friend, we too, here in MINNESOTA - we are sweltering! No fall décor for us yet. I am going to wait until it's cold, because my flowers are doing better than ever with this heat! Oh how I love these pumpkins, and in burlap! YES!
Wishing you a beautiful day...off to teach seniors then the middle school. FUN! Anita
Carol,
ReplyDeleteCute pumpkins! It's hard for me to even think about decorating for Fall. Today's high is suppose to be 97 degrees.
Yesterday, I was digging stuff out to give to the Women's Shelter and ran across a sweater that I thought would be perfect for making a sweater pumpkin with. They were a big hit last Fall, altho I never made one. Seeing your little pumpkins give me inspiration to get them done.
The pumpkins look awesome! I could use some fall around here....I guess....~signs~ just seems to quick to me....LOL Thanks for sharing and have a great day! :-)
ReplyDeleteCute pumpkins and I am trying to bring in a little fall. Hot hot here, but cooling down this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou get so much done in a day! Your pumpkins are adorable...I want to try that. The sea view is astonishing. I can't imagine how wonderful it would be to look out and see that regularly. Good for your soul, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteHope you win the dishes. :)
I have not started my fall decorating yet.....still too warm for me. I also found some cute pumpkins that I am making it of fabric that I have all the supplies for. Hopefully will make them over the weekend, nave a great day!
ReplyDeleteOops, your pumpkins are adorable too!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to make some velvet pumpkins for Fall. I love all of the colors and our favorite blogs are truly an inspiration. Enjoy your summer time temps! It's beautiful here in Florida now, too! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteVery cute pumpkins! I like how you arranged them on the tic-tac-toe board. In Michigan we are cooling off so the feeling of fall is starting. I've been resistent to decorate for fall but I'm caving in too!
ReplyDeleteThose look very cute and it's a nice centerpiece on the table. Here ( Western PA ) right now is hot and humid though it is to cool off in a day or so.
ReplyDeleteIt's still all about tomatoes and flowers here for me, ( and canning or freezing tomatoes ) and while a few leaves are getting grungy and yellow that's mostly on flowering plants. No trees or anything yet. I don't decorate for fall until the trees say fall...though something like these pumpkins would work since they are neutral. All my fall stuff is so ORANGE and fall-ish, lol..I have no choice : ) I am going to check out that little pumpkin tutorial though! :)
Looks very cute here!
ReplyDeleteAh, your pumpkins are adorable! Love your beach too. I just shared photos of our beaches here on the Island. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI can certainly understand your reluctance to put Fall décor up - we too are having very warm temps in SC and the trees are barely showing any signs whatsoever of fall... The flowers are dying but that's from the heat now.... I have been working on some things but nothing is done and I am not pushing... I love your little pumpkins and have been looking at something similar to make this year myself... The table is perfect with the tic-tac-toe board and I love that bucket with the FALL banner.... Guess I'll go see what I can find to make it more fallish here.... have a great day....
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, Carol!
ReplyDeleteNow it is YOU, that has made ME cave! I was going to "go Fall" last weekend, but I just couldn't do it! It was 90 degrees up here in the Pacific Northwest yesterday!
Your pumpkins turned out adorable! I LOVE that your transition into Fall table has your signature color and style!
I, like Judith, also LOVE your table cloths with letters and numbers.
I was contemplating a letters and number theme for Christmas this year, to intrigue my small grand children! YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME SO!
Now, look at you, inspiring me all the way to Christmas!
THANK YOU!
Hugs to you and sweet LuLu!
w/L.
Carol,
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkins are ADORABLE!!! I knew you'd cave sooner or later and get on the Fall band wagon. :-))
Mary Alice
What AH-dorable little pumpkins! I *heart* them.
ReplyDeleteI feel just like you do about autumn, though....Summer finally arrived here last week! But I did put together a fall transitional table yesterday in the breakfast room.
I hope you win the giveaway! *fingers crossed*
xo,
RJ
Those Cinderella Pumpkins are just adorable! I have been seeing lots of cloth pumpkins this year and have tried my hand at a few -- they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteI love your Cinderella Pumpkins. They are adorable. I think those dishes would be so great in your home. I am going over to the giveaway to enter. They would not go in my home but I want you to have another chance at winning them. They would be perfect for you. Have a great day.
Kris
What cute little pumpkins you made and the perfect look for Autumn.
ReplyDeleteLovely that you still have summer beach days there.
Hugs
Carolyn
Your pumpkins are the sweetest! I love the dried hydrangeas in the little galvanized bucket and that apple bucket is adorable too. Thanks for all your fall inspiration. I haven't done a thing yet.
ReplyDeleteThose pumpkins are so cute! You are always up to something. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, your pumpkins came out better than the original and placed on the black board is perfecto. I have wanted those dishes for a long time too - love them. Thank you for the beach photos that are so relaxing to look at.
ReplyDeleteI love how you see creative projects online and know you can just whip one up - you're amazing! I'm just now beginning to put out a few fall items, too. I'm still hung up on summer. :-)
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteHow is it possible that you can have a casual, little look at a tutorial and then in a blink of an eye, whip up these little lovelies and all the other crafts you have shared?!! And all this while tending to Lulu and, I imagine, other pressing domestic duties! So glad you have your still summer walks along that beautiful coastline. It was 88 here, on the island today!
Poppy
Very pretty pumpkins, Carol! I love your FALL bucket!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Carol. I saw these somewhere else but the directions seem easier for this one. Think I might try one or two. Your little fall bucket is really sweet..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkins turned out great Carol! I may just have to make a few of those...:) I love that metal pail with the hydrangeas. Are those tiles on the front spelling out Fall? I love the way it looks. Your tic-tac-toe board is really awesome and makes a great base to decorate on! Little Lulu looks so sweet sitting there watching everything....she is so adorable! Have a blessed Friday!
ReplyDeleteVicky
Life On Willie Mae Lane
Love those little pumpkins! Like many other who posted, I love that you see an idea and just do it. I rarely make anything anymore unless it's in a class, but these I'm going to try. It was a cooler-than-usual summer here, and now that it's September it's sweltering. We're headed for a week at the beach soon, and I'll be ready for fall and those sweet pumpkins when we return! Sending hugs to Little Lulu!
ReplyDeleteLove the dried Hydrangea's!
ReplyDeleteGoedele
I'm in love with everything on this post! The pumpkins, the tic-tac-toe board, the pales... it's a great! Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/09/fridays-five-features-no-8.html
ReplyDeleteYour little pumpkins are soooo cute! Your tablecloth is fabulous, and I love anything metal used for displaying things. I've really got to get some fall projects done too. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour little pumpkins are soooo cute! Your tablecloth is fabulous, and I love anything metal used for displaying things. I've really got to get some fall projects done too. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love how you decorated for fall yet kept the summer feel in it all. The pumpkins are perfect! I hate to see summer leave. :(
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, Your beach looks so inviting but equally those pumpkins you made look so good too and the other decorating you have done to welcome in the autumn.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
I want to make some of those pumpkins in velvet. You inspired me. I can't believe your deserting me and moving on to fall...
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, Carol, your pumpkins are precious! Love all of your fall touches. I'm thinkin' red, girl.
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkins look amazing! I love them, especially on that cute little board. The rest of your fall decor looks good too. I haven't even begun to think about fall decor. Our weather is beautiful! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteHa! Yes you caved! Those pumpkins rock!!! I have some flannel pumpkins that I am obsessed with though I can't say that I made them! I love love love the metal pail!!! I can not believe you were able to just whip those up! Im glad you caved! I just love fall and seeing all of the creativity that surrounds it!! I'm done with the hot weather so bring it on!!! Have a great weekend friend!!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, the red alphabet tablecloth is perfect with your fall decor. Your pumpkins turned out great, especially sitting on your tic tac toe board. Wild and squiggly natural touches like your stems make me smile every time.
Thanks for the shout-out! It was quite a surprise, and a nice one at that, to see my blog link in your fantastic fall post.
Judith
I think your pumpkins are the nicest I've seen so far. I like their slightly loose look and the deepness of the grooves.
ReplyDeleteOur house is still in summer mode as I've not found my autumn vibe yet. No doubt it'll pop up sometime.
Enjoy your beach walks ☆♡☆
No more summer overhere in Holland
ReplyDeletelots and lots and lots of rain
and it starts to get dark earlier and earlier ....
time to look for my little lights and candles .....
I am working on a little surprise for you to send in the mail.
Your blog always makes me very happy
I love your table. The pumpkins are perfect on that tic tac toe board!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so bright and happy, I love it! You have a beautiful home. I love your porch and your fall decor is perfect! Thank you for stopping by and visiting me :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Amy
They're really cute Carol, I'm enjoying seeing all the fall décor as we don't decorate for fall over here, and I could never create anything half as cute at that time in the morning. Luckily my dog isn't young and is just as lazy as me, and doesn't get up till I do !
ReplyDeleteI love your fall decor, especially those little pumpkins on your table!
ReplyDeleteCarol, thanks so much for dropping by and leaving a comment on my fall decor. I love what you've done! I had my eye on the tin apple bucket for awhile but decided against it because my mantel is full. Love the color of your dried hydrangea
ReplyDeleteI wanted to invite you to the Friday Flash Blog Party, the best linky in town! I hope you'll join us and link up. Who knows. You may just get highlighted!
ReplyDeleteThe party goes on through Monday.
Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution
www.thejennyevolution.com
What pretty pumpkins! And I LOVE your tick tack toe as a centerpiece with your pumpkin! So cleaver!
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Anne
your pumpkins are so adorable. I have been toying with the idea of making some out of canvas and then painting them. I have tons of canvas laying around. We had temps of 90 on friday but today it is 60 and windy and cloudy and more typical of fall here. I am hoping it will warm up again but am gearing up to putting fall decor around the house. I love visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, it's not hard to cave when you see all of the fabulous Fall in blogland. Love your Cinderella pumpkins! I also adore your tablecloth. Good luck with winning the dishes! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann