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October 13, 2014

DIY Paper Mache' Pumpkin Home Decor!

Cut 'n' Boss Design Team: Debbie Sherman Week 2

Just like Cinderella this pumpkin got the transformation of a lifetime with the Teresa Collins Cut 'n' Boss  & the talented Debbie Sherman! See the gorgeous project below!


Hi everyone!  Debbie with you today to share a fun project just in time for Fall decorating.

This project is pretty simple and actually I took it few steps further than you really have to.  You don't really have to add the base to this but I wanted to add more leaves.

Turn this: 



Into this:


 I started of with a bare paper mache' pumpkin.  To get this Aged Metal look I used HVAC tape...the kind you buy in the hardware stores.  It has and adhesive backing so it's easy to apply.  I ran strips of the HVAC tape through the Cut n Boss using the Design Grids embossing folder. I adhere the tape in small pieces so it would go around the round edges of the pumpkin. After the pumpkin was covered I applied black acrylic paint to the tape and then wiped it off as I went along.  

You can see the how-to technique in the picture video below!

It gives this aged effect you see here!
I embellished the pumpkin with  silk leaves, flowers, burlap ribbon and twine to finish it off.

Hope you enjoyed this project today and I hope you will give this aged metal technique a try.
Products I used:
HVAC Tape
Black Acrylic Paint

Additional Items used:

Paper Mache Pumpkin
Silk Leaves
Tattered Angels Sprays in Various colors
Diamond Glaze
Diamond Dust
Burlap Ribbon
Miscellaneous Flowers
Twine

-Debbie
Visit Debbie's blog here.

Thank you Debbie! WOW! I mean, using tape is WAY easier than modge podge and paper! What a great idea! What do you think? Did you know Debbie used tape for this project at first glance?

7 comments :

  1. FABULOUS! Love the tape idea. I've been looking at my roll for the last couple of days... :)

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    1. Isn't' it smart?! Thank you for stopping by! Hoping you find the tape soon!

      Team Craftwell

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    2. Thank you!! Can't wait to see what you create with it!

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  2. This is gorgeous Debbie, love the technique and your project!

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