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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Updating a Fall Pumpkin Topiary

The winner of the ugliest pumpkin contest...

Oh, did you miss that contest?
Well, if there would have been one
I would have been the winner, hands down!

(after makeover)

yep, I had some pretty uuuuuugggglllly fugly pumpkins.


A few years ago I made a pumpkin topiary for my entry.
I still liked it,
but the elusive "lumina" pumpkins have been my muse.

(before makeover)

so I grabbed my trusty paint brush and transformed those babies into, 
if not things of beauty...
well at least better!


Welcome to my laboratory!








A coat of this gray mixture slathered on all my projects as an undercoat...




The babies awaiting final touches...






multiple coats to look more dimensional...



I know I'm only about the 500th person to show their painted pumpkins,
but I really did enjoy giving them an updated look.





Say Hello to this fella below,
He was the culprit.
sorry,
no before photo...
too hideous...
Alligator skin syndrome...




at least now he's presentable...
blending in...
 hanging out with the others in the wagon on the porch.


And now everyone's back together again in the Entry Hall!

ta da!!



And for another of my Fall projects...

Fun vintage key pendant with some Fall flavor





I'm updating this post to join in for




Thanks so much for coming to visit.


42 comments:

  1. Debra, nice laboratory and love the new looks of the pumpkins and gourds.

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  2. I love that topiary! Fantastic! I especially like the pale blueish/greenish pumpkins. I want to try something like that with some at my house.

    ~Angela~

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  3. Debra, fantastic pumpkins! I hope you will share them at my linky party on Thursday! ♥

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  4. Oooo, so halloweeny...your own laboratory and all!
    I love your new necklaces...fabulous!!

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  5. Well, they turned out to be just beautiful! Love the slightly different shades of color! And the urn is awesome!!! :)

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  6. You made me laugh out loud. Love your pumpkins now. What an ordeal and set up you had going!

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  7. Love your new pendants, Debra! I found my glued together white pumpkins that I got from Michael's a couple of years ago. Now I need a black urn to set them in! I have the perfect spot outside our new front door.

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  8. I love how the new color scheme goes with your entry table. Just perfect.

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  9. I like your new pumpkins now! They went through an entire new birthing process didn't they? You did a good job making them look so realistic with your crafty paint. They look cute in the wagon too.

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  10. You are amazing Dr. Debra!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  11. Your wonderful paint treatment and elegant container came together to create a very lovely topiary!

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  12. I love the ide for painting them white, it's nicer than the orange collor!
    Liliane

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  13. You certainly don't have the ugliest pumpkins now! They all look beautiful!!! Love your laboratory. It looks like my garage!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  14. Not ugly.... Autumnal!! LOL!!
    Marilyn

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  15. Hallo Debra!!!!!!

    Zagladam do Ciebie od ponad roku.Bardzo chetnie Cie odwiedzam.
    Wczoraj mielismy Heimatfest i zstalo mi tak wiele dymi...Juz wiem co bede robila!!!!!!!Pomaluje je tak jak TY to zrobilas!Wspanialy pomysl!!!!!!!!
    Milego dnia zycze!!!!!!
    Ela

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  16. I like the new white pumpkins. I too have been painting mine, great minds think alike.

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  17. I think I need to do that - Fake pumpkins on the porch. I bought $25 worth of pumpkins on Saturday and they were gone and smashed to bits by Sunday morning. NOT COOL!!! I'm so sad. :-(

    Well, you've just inspired to gather up my 50% off coupons and go buy some funkins!!!!

    Debra, I just created a Facebook page for Motley Junket....would love it if you would like us!!

    Hugs

    Polly

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  18. Can I be the only one who likes the BEFORE better?

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  19. What a great job.. love your work station and all the props holding the drying pumpkins... they turned out great..hugs ~lynne~

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  20. I love your keys! Your pumpkins are wonderful and you lab is great! Thanks for sharing

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  21. Love it all!! Great job. I'd love for you to link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party.

    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  22. Like the white pumpkins, all that orange can be sooo overpowering, especially if your home tends to lighter colors. Thanks for sharing that was a great project, Laura Cottage and Broome

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  23. Wow you did a super job painting those pumpkins! That is a great project and after seeing the prices of real pumpkins this year I think I am going out and buying ones that will last for years!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  24. Debra we had the same lab going on in my house. Your pumpkins look fabulous. When I worked as a designer we made tons of pumpkin topiaries. I love them but wouldn't you know I don't have one of my own! I think I may have to remedy that . Of course I'll wait until the pumpkins go on clearance because I'm cheap lol.

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  25. Your topiary looks like a million, Debra dear.What a change -they looks beautiful, love the shine on them, and how you placed them near your fantastic table.
    Hugs and x
    Dorthe

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  26. Debra, this is such a cute post! Made me laugh! Your pumpkins, however, are fabulous! They look so great after time spent in your laboratory! (insert evil laugh here)

    Love them!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  27. LOVE how your pumpkins came out!!!! Isn't paint amazing?
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  28. Wonderful pumpkin-re-do! That's a super spiffy topiary! I love your paint "laboratory!"

    I've been following you for a while now and just adore you!

    I need to join your vintage linky party every week since I LOVE and collect and sell (on ETSY) vintage European pieces from my living in Italy, etc.

    Anyway....GORGEOUS pumpkin topiary!!!!

    Love/hugs/blessings,
    Lana

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  29. Absoutely love this, but also like the before. Great styling

    Jenny
    http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  30. Not so ugly anymore. Great makeover. I had an urn just like that. I let it go, and wish I hadn't.

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  31. So pretty Debra-love all the layers of paint; it really makes them unique. Thanks for linking to Share the Love Wednesday
    Mary

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  32. Deborah it all is just beautiful!!

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  33. Hi Debra! Oh, you've given your punkins new life! How pretty and love seeing your 'work' room! :)
    Great job.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia;)

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  34. Wow! Quite the production, but definitely well worth the time. They all came out beautiful. I'm a new follower and looking forward see your next project.
    www.projectqueen.org

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  35. Your ability to recreate your topiary is amazing. Your creation was lovely before but has taken on a new elegance and is outstanding. Love it.

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  36. Fugly no longer! :) You did a lovely job. I'll need to borrow your labratory soon. I have a few fugly gourds myself.

    Thank you SO very much for linking up!

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  37. You certainly created a great new look in that laboratory of yours. Love the new look. Oh may also add that I love all your trays lining the back wall of your counters, very sweet for sure.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  38. You're so brave and talented with paint! Well done! Thanks for linking up to The Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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  39. What a wonderful entry to the contest! I am trying to get something ready to enter. It will be my first time and I am really excited. Hugs, Penny

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