Friday, October 17, 2014

Halloween Hop - DCWV

Note: This blog hop has since ended and the giveaways are closed, but I hope you still enjoy my project! I'm linking up to the Paper Issues' "Witchin' You a Happy Halloween" linky party :). It's sponsored by SRM Stickers, and you know how much I love SRM Stickers!

Hello and welcome to my stop on DCWV's Too Cute to Spook Halloween hop! If you've just happened upon the hop and would like to join us from the start, you can begin at the DCWV blog here. If you've been hopping and you just arrived from the lovely Thomisia's blog, you're in the right place :).

My project...


This altered pumpkin started as a sad-looking, scary-bright foam pumpkin from the dollar store. I saw its potential, though, and knew some DCWV love would make it the perfect addition to my Halloween decor.


I started by decoupaging newsprint paper from the Vintage Essentials stack to the pumpkin. Because the pumpkin is round and there are grooves, the paper doesn't easily lay flat. But, I love that look for something on the creepy side. Once that was dry, I painted the stem black.


Next, I cut pennants from the Eek-a-Boo 6x6 stack. I used Halloween stickers by SRM Stickers to make a few more pennants, then I glued them to an orange string. I display pumpkins in my house all autumn long, so this banner is lightly tacked to the pumpkin and can be removed after Halloween.

Prize details...

By now you know that DCWV is giving away three stacks to lucky blog hoppers who leave comments along the way. I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway of my own, too! How would you like some spooky stamps to help you create your own fantastic Halloween projects? And some Halloween stickers by SRM to sweeten the prize?


Just leave a comment and I will draw a name on Tuesday, October 21st. DCWV will post its winners on Tuesday, as well, but be sure to finish hopping by Monday morning, 8 am EST. I'll announce my winner here on the blog and on Facebook. Please check back and/or follow on Facebook so you don't miss out. I'm too busy scrapping to hunt down winners ;).

Next stop...

Enjoy the rest of the hop! Now on to the fabulous Britt's blog. Thanks for stopping by! Tessa

In case you get lost...
Karen: http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/eek-a-boo/

PS - If you're already a fan of SRM Stickers, feel free to join in on their monthly challenge here. You could easily mix your Eek-a-boo stack with SRM for a great project :).

61 comments:

  1. I really need to think out of the box like this - your pumpkin came out wonderful!

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  2. We use pumpkins to decorate all season long too, so this is awonderful idea!

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  3. Love that pumpkin - it's very cool and I think I will have to try one this year! The crow is great too - did you make that?

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    1. Thanks Jenny! The crow is another dollar store find. My Halloween decor is based on Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven :).

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    2. I def have to se if I can find one! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Gorgeous!! Really love how your pumpkin and pennants turned out.

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  5. ah, I LOVE the pumpkins, what a great idea

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  6. Clever idea. Great way to take a cheap, tacky looking item and make it beautiful.
    And you don't have to feel guilty if you don't want to keep it around as a keepsake after the season.
    thanks for sharing.

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  7. Very creative...the pumpkin is awesome!

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  8. How creative! Love holidaydecorating. Thanks for the extra prize chance too.

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  9. How pretty the pumpkin
    is and love the banner!
    Thanks for the additional
    giveaway! Fun!!
    Carla from Utah

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  10. Love that pumpkin! I need to try covering one with paper now that I can see it can be done. Thanks for sharing them.

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  11. Fabulous pumpkin, the decoupaging looks beautiful with a very vintage look. I love how you created the banner with the pennants and sentiments. By the way, I also love that burlap looking pumpkin with the chevron pattern. Such an awesome project!

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    1. Thanks, Sukie! The chevron pumpkin is from Target. It looks like they glued a chevron-braided twine around a foam pumpkin. I loved it so much I bought two :).

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  12. Pumpkins are one of my favorite fall decorations! I love the way your have altered your inexpensive buy. It reminds me to look a little closer at objects I might want to use. Altering them gives them a completely new look. Great project. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Oh Tessa, this is just SO sophisticated and lovely (which is so you, :). Wonderful job!!

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  14. That's really cool. I never would have thought to do that with a pumpkin. But I really like it.

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  15. I saw the pumpkins at the dollar store and passed on them. I'm going to have to run back out there. Your pumpkin is fabulous!

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  16. Pretty pumpkins!!
    OMG! Two minds think alike I bought a foam pumpkin and plan on using the Vintage Essential too!
    I won the vintage Essentials from one of the giveaways from DCWV!
    Its on my scarp list for this weekend!
    I want going to add a banner though.
    Love your banner!
    TFS!

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  17. What gorgeous pumpkins! They look so upscale and chic! Love the idea of wrapping your pumpkin in paper! Thank you for the inspiration!
    -Melin
    My Blog: MyPaperCrafting.com

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  18. What a great idea to help a dollar store pumpkin make the Halloween grade! Love the creativity! Your pumpkins all look super cute!

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  19. Boy, you sure saw a diamond in the rough and turned it into a jewel! Super pumpkin!

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  20. What an amazing idea! That turned out amazing! Very creative

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  21. Well, that turned out really awesome!!!!

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  22. Oh I need to try to make one of those pumpkins. I love the pumpkin that you made!

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  23. Love the way you covered the pumpkin!

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  24. What fun banners! Love the pumpkin too, it's gorgeous!

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  25. WOW really love the pumpkin with the vintage paper. Great idea!!

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    1. Jenny, you were my winner! I can't find an email address to contact you. If you'd like the stamps and stickers, please send me an email with your address :). Thanks!

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  26. love how you decorated the pumpkin - so clever.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  27. Loving your pumpkin and banner

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  28. Great job Tessa! I think I need to get a foam pumpkin now!

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    1. Oooh, I can just imagine the lovely mixed media things you'd do!

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  29. Cool! Love the banner!!! Those stamps look like a lot of fun!

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  30. Great pumpkin and banner, love your blog

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  31. Oh my gosh I am so loving that pumpkins. I may have to lift that idea for my own pumpkins

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  32. Those pumpkins look cool and I love the banner. Thanks for the extra giveaway too.

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  33. Oh this is fantastic! The pumpkin looks amazing covered in that paper, and I adore the bunting. Love it!

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  34. What a great way to alter those foam pumpkins. I see them in stores and don't know what people do with them. Now I see potential.

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  35. WOW what an amazing way to transform that foam pumpkin. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  36. Your pumpkin came out fabulous. Love the banner. (love the crow, too)

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  37. BOO-tiful pumpkin & FABULOUS makeover Tessa!!!
    LOVE your FUN banner too :)
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!

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  38. Oh my goodness! Your pumpkin is absolutely perfect!
    Beth
    Beth's Beauties

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  39. Wonderful idea to alter the pumpkin! I bet my kids would love to do something like this for fun too - always good to get goopy and messy with the boys. : )

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  40. What a creative idea, love the banner! Thanks for sharing.

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  41. I'd love to see the before pic so we could see how much you did to make this beautiful.

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  42. Ohhh I love this idea! Fabulous pumpkin too!

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  43. This is an awesome project!!! I need to try this. time is running out.

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  44. I have several of these pumpkins. Now it's time to get to work-using your fantastic inspiration!

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  45. WOW!! This altered pumpkin is amazing! I love the artsy vintage look and that banner with the spooky words tops it off! Thank you for your own giveaway as well!

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  46. Super fun hop, thanks for all the great ideas!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. All of these pumpkins are awesome! Love the banner. :) Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  48. This is so cool!! Thank you for linking up to the Paper Issues current link party!

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  49. i seriously LOVE the decoupage pumpkin! what a great idea to transform an ugly ol' thang into something artsy and vintagey! thanks for sharing at Paper Issues, Tessa!

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