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Make Decoupaged Chevron Pumpkins!! {tutorial}

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You may have noticed a little obsession I have with Chevron.

Well, I recently made some pillows for my family room and thought it might be fun to try to decoupage some Fall pumpkins with some of the leftover fabric to fit into my family room decor!

I had some leftover chevron pillow fabric. So I experimented a little and came up with some sophisticated Chevron Pumpkins. I love them!!

Here’s what I did:

  • I cut up my fabric into 2.5 inch wide strips.
  • Then I soaked the fabric in water. I think this makes the material stretch a little and conform to the curves of the pumpkins.
  • I put a thin layer of the Mod Podge on the pumpkin, then I smoothed the strip on the pumpkin.
  • I put a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the strip too
  • Then I layered the next strip of fabric with the edges overlapping, until the whole surface of the pumpkin was covered.
  • The last thing I did was let the pumpkin lay out in the sun until it was dry.

And I thought it would be fun to make a silver pumpkin to go with my Chevron ones. So I took some Krylon Metallic Spray Paint and painted a Dollar Tree pumpkin. Super easy. I love the shine with the Chevron!

So that’s my newest addition to non-traditional addition to Halloween decor.

{I bought the fabric from BuyFabric.com — Grey Zig Zag}

Here’s another non-traditional Halloween decor idea — make Blue Crackled Pumpkins!

Crackled Dollar Store Pumpkins

Autumn Mantel

Have a Terrific Day!!

xoxo

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Comments

  1. dora helena lopez arango says

    felicitaciones muy lindas las manualidades pero no entiendo el ingles por favor podrian traducir al español las indicaciones gracias

  2. Jen says

    What a fun idea! I love all these stylish Halloween crafts at the moment, just shows you can theme your house for Halloween with out it looking cheap and tacky!

  3. Michelle@Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust says

    Hey Jen, Whenever I see chevron, guess who I think of??? This project is so great. Saw it again on bhg.com {where my black & white Mod Podge pumpkins were also featured}. Such a thrill to be featured alongside you! WAHOO!

    Warmly, MIchelle

  4. Jane Grush says

    Jen,
    Really love your pumpkins and I’ll be giving them a try. I also love that little crow in your picture. Where did you find him?

    Jane

  8. Penny says

    Wow… this is a great look. I link in from littleloveliesbyallison. I just got some modge podge thanks for sharing. Great job on the tutorial Jen. I Looove it!

    • Jen says

      Jackie » Oh my goodness!! I love them in yellow!! So cute Jackie!! I think I ordered every color of chevron I could find. Maybe I’ll make up a whole village of Chevron Pumpkins LOL!!

      xoxoxoxox

  14. nest of posies says

    JEN!

    you are the chevron queen! how in the world were you able to line them up. i would have gone crazy!

    these are just adorable.
    love the new header & the new look of the blog. congrats on the big switch.

    xo
    kellie

    • Jen says

      Thanks Kellie!! They are fun. I might be trying to cover everything in my house in Chevron. I need an intervention 🙂

      xoxoxo

    • Jen says

      They really weren’t that time consuming. Which is good because I have a short attention span. Thanks for the sweet comment!!

      xoxo
      Jen

  19. Kara says

    These are so fab! So did you put the strips on wet?? And the wet doesnt mess up the Mod Podge? Way cool. Love the fabric…it’s on my wishlist 🙂

    LOVE the new site Jenn!!! Looks so great 🙂

    • Jen says

      Yes, putting the fabric on while wet makes it easier to smooth over the pumpkin. It waters down the Mod Podge a little but it works out fine 🙂

      xoxo
      Jen

    • Jen says

      Thanks Amy!! We’re still working out the kinks but so far it’s been a pretty good transition. Fingers crossed!! Thanks for the sweet comment!!

      xoxx
      Jen

  25. somedaycrafts says

    cute idea!!! you always are on the forefront of creating new trends and taking current trends a step beyond! I will feature thus at my nlog next week since I am scheduling for a vacation. Thanks for all the inspiring you provide the world.

    • Jen says

      Thanks Connie!! How are you?? I hope your son is enjoying kindergarten!! Have a wonderful week!!!

      xoxox
      Jen

  30. Kelli says

    Those are so cute! I really need to get my fall decor out of the attic. I probably have a few pumpkins that could use some chevron and mod podge:)

  33. Marianne@Songbird says

    Love your pumpkins. You make it seem very easy, but it must have been quite a challenge to keep that chevron pattern all ligned up across the pumpkin.
    But it was definitely worth it.

    • Jen says

      Thanks Marianne!! It really isn’t lined up that great. I am a bit of a hasty crafter. But overall they are fun and different 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Have a wonderful week my friend!!

      xoxox
      Jen

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