Sunday, October 24, 2010

Framed Painted Pumpkins


Hi Friends,

Cut foam pumpkins in half to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration.

Materials and Tools:

shadow box frames
medium foam pumpkin
small foam pumpkin
back saw or serrated knife
assorted colors of craft paint
sponge brush
ribbon
hot glue

Steps:

1. Cut foam pumpkins in half with a back saw or serrated knife.

2. Create a plaid pattern on pumpkin halves by painting broad and narrow stripes in assorted colors with the sponge brush.

3. Tie ribbon in a coordinating color around the stems of the pumpkin halves.

4. Remove the glass, if necessary, from shadow box frames and attach pumpkin halves to the back of frame with hot glue.

Compliments of our friends at HGTV.

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Live well,
Yvonne

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