Hi there, Friends! It's time for another Creative Craft blog hop hosted by Sara at Birdz of a Feather! Have you ever passed on otherwise pretty decor because of a less-than-desirable detail? Today I'll show you how to "dress up" dollar store pumpkins to create pretty personalized place cards...
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If you hopped over after visiting Donna from Modern on Monticello, welcome! Wasn't her project adorable? I found several of these small pumpkins at Dollar General. While I loved the color, texture, beads, and price, I decided the plastic stem and leaf had to go!
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You can "dress up" any small pumpkins by embellishing them to suit your taste. If you prefer florals to succulents, check out the fall tablescape I shared last week. To create a similar look, start by removing the undesirables like plastic stems or accents that aren't your style. Next, use glue dots or a glue gun to attach moss or leaves in the bare spot. {You can find more ideas for DIY succulent pumpkins, here!}
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Optional: If desired, you can attach the pumpkin to the place card with glue dots or a glue gun. I opted not to because this allows you to change the cards for future guests OR send home the embellished pumpkin as a hostess gift.
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What a cute idea for a place setting Cecilia! Love the update.
ReplyDeleteI love a pretty and unusual place card! And these fit that bill perfectly. So pretty! I also love your transfer ware. Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty place card. I love all the details you did on it. Great idea. Thanks for sharing, Cecilia!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Cecilia, who wouldn't be thrilled to be able to take home a cute succulent topped pumpkin! I love the way you did the place cards too, so pretty! Great dollar store pumpkin makeover!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Just too cute! I would be happy to take these home as a hostess gift. Great idea! Pinned.
ReplyDeleteHow elegant looking is this personalized place setting and place cards, Cecilia! It is quite lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to create a unique place card. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCecelia,
ReplyDeleteThese pumpkins are so adorable! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
What a clever idea! The cactus in the pumpkin is so unique looking.
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous Cecelia! Featuring when my party opens.
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