I hope everyone had a safe and happy halloween. I thought I’d share with you this great pumpkin chalkboard project I did recently. Instructions can be found here. Because you’re painting your pumpkins black instead of keeping them in their original orange color, you can cleverly take the “halloween” out of your pumpkins and carry the theme into next month’s seasonal decor, but with a versatile and creative twist.
So here’s what I did. I started with three plump orange pumpkins…
Then I went to Home Depot and bought a rattle can of Rust-Oleum black chalk board spray paint.
Moments after being sprayed, they start out really shiny, then when dry they turn a dull, matted black…
Once fully dry, I carried my pumpkins inside and pulled out my box of chalk. I wrote on them “trick” - “or” - “treat” for halloween. Now that that’s passed, I will erase that and write something more fitting for Thanksgiving. Ah the beauty of chalk and do-over's…
Don’t you just love the silhouette of the black against the backlight?
The burlap pillow cases, used as table runners, were purchased at an antique store. The faux leaves are from Michaels, and the seasonal berry garlands are from Home Goods.
Happy Fall!
I would have NEVER thought of this! What a perfect idea. It turned out well too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant! I love this idea. Will remember this for next Halloween! Thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCrazy about this idea! Thanks...
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Spencer
Love chalkboard paint! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteDouble, double toil and trouble;
ReplyDeletefire burn and cauldron bubble.
~ Shakespeare "Macbeth"~
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
This is Awesome. That darn chalk-board paint can be used for SO MANY THINGS! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteGREAT idea with the chalkboard paint. Yes, the black looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Who would of thought you can paint pumpkins with chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this idea! I have a big ole pumplin sitting here that would look great painted up and on the work surface in my kitchen with my shopping list doodled on the side!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! THe whole set up looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing it. I'm definitely going to give it a whirl. It's perfect for the Lettered Cottage! :-)
ReplyDeleteLayla
I'm doing this next year for sure!!! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a great idea to use the chalkboard paint. I painted several pumpkins this year, but not with chalkboard paint. Thanks for the inspiration. Your look adoreable. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOk. that my friend is just too cute, Char
ReplyDeleteMy idea would be to take it a step further and paint beautiful Fall leaves on it or glue or pin beautiful silk leaves on it. I always use to paint designs on my pumpkins I was going to use for a centerpiece. In fact when I had my Gift Shop I sold many of them and did custom orders. Blessin gs to you and I enjoy your Blog so much........Pauline
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever little idea to carryover decorations from one holiday to another (I love the stark black and white contrast)
ReplyDeleteMay just have to get myself down to my local Home Depot and get to spray paintin' and chalkin' it up!
Thank you for such a fabulous idea!
~BB
Jennifer, you are getting so crafty! Cute idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative idea! Can't wait to try it! I am filing this idea away at thecraftersfilebox.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Great idea.
ReplyDeleteJennifer what a fun idea. They look sensational
ReplyDeleteAlison
This is a great idea! Now I have something I can do with my pumpkins left over from Halloween. Love your blog Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT~~ What an great idea, your the best. I love your new cottage I stop by often just to look and get ideas for my home. I have a traditional hutch in my dinning room, but I love your shelfs that you but in yours and the long table you built it's all breath taking, where do you get your energy? OH~~ I visited the cottage of the month OH~~~It is expectational! I even had to show my husband, it is what my baby cottage whats to be when it grows up. Jennifer once again thank-you for all of your hard work I appreciate all of your hard work.I can't wait to remind my blogging friends to stop by and see your cottage of the month.
ReplyDeleteGinger
Jennifer, I came over from Ginger's blog. I love your cottage of the month. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThe makeover on the pumpkins would never occur to me. A fun idea that I will remember.
Hugs, Jeanne
Very beautiful Jennifer, love how you wrote on them, great idea.
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Maria Cecilia
I love it Jennifer!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~Kelly
So, so smart! AND so, so beautiful! Now you have my wheels 'a turnin' about what else it could be done with. Hmmmm...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great inspiration!
What a beautiful idea! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteFrancesca from Italy
This might be my favorite pumpkin idea! Definitely filing it away for next year. Love it!!!
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Tammy
What a FAB idea! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteVery good idea, Jennifer.....it's on the list for a next year project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou clever girl! I really must go get some black paint to keep on hand.
ReplyDeletemarvellous idea.. never occurs to me ... superb idea...
ReplyDeletefresh idea!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Definitely trying it next year.
ReplyDeleteHow cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. I'm featuring it on my blog sometime soon! Thanks for sharing! little-inspirations.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just found this post through an image on Pinterest. I am so doing this. Love!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic.. I love it!
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