every autumn, i get a huge uptick in blog traffic
searching for my Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkin tutorial.
they're a fun bit of seasonal decor that i am proud of creating back in 2007,
they've been published in major shelter magazines a few times,
and i love that people want to make their own versions of my babies!
every year i make new versions of them, and create a new post
just to make it easier for the tutorial to be found.
and yes, this year, i have green pumpkins!
but i didn't make them this year... i RE-made them.
because they weren't originally pumpkins...
back in 2019, i created my Original Sweet Sweater Succulents,
back in 2019, i created my Original Sweet Sweater Succulents,
using my 2007 Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkin method...

this year, i've made two simple changes to them
to turn them into pumpkins!

this year, i've made two simple changes to them
to turn them into pumpkins!
continue reading to see how easy this was...
and for links to both tutorials.
and for links to both tutorials.
to change the succulents into pumpkins,
my first move was to pull out all of the 'cactus spines' - toothpicks!
then i changed the tops:

far left image:
the centers of the succulents are different than my pumpkins -
they don't have twine-wrapped stems.
the sweater fabric is gathered at the top, but cut in a circle and laid flat.
on the succulents, a flower stem is inserted into the center.
left center image:
to use them as pumpkins, i simply added real wood 'stems',
by cutting some branches from my rosemary plant in the backyard
(it needed a trim anyway!).
i cut the branches to varied sizes that 'fit' the size of each pumpkin,
then inserted them into each pumpkin top and pushed them in to secure them.
(right center image)
TIP: i slid a scissor blade into the hole,
then pushed the branch down the blade into the hole.
that kept the wood from snagging on the sweater fabric.
far right image:
i played with placement, varying the thickness of the branch -
some are thicker on the bottom, some are thicker on the top.
(i just LOVE that large branch with the wonky top!)
the centers of the succulents are different than my pumpkins -
they don't have twine-wrapped stems.
the sweater fabric is gathered at the top, but cut in a circle and laid flat.
on the succulents, a flower stem is inserted into the center.
left center image:
to use them as pumpkins, i simply added real wood 'stems',
by cutting some branches from my rosemary plant in the backyard
(it needed a trim anyway!).
i cut the branches to varied sizes that 'fit' the size of each pumpkin,
then inserted them into each pumpkin top and pushed them in to secure them.
(right center image)
TIP: i slid a scissor blade into the hole,
then pushed the branch down the blade into the hole.
that kept the wood from snagging on the sweater fabric.
far right image:
i played with placement, varying the thickness of the branch -
some are thicker on the bottom, some are thicker on the top.
(i just LOVE that large branch with the wonky top!)
the rustic texture of the rosemary branches adds a nice touch
to the soft sweater fabric.
(and smells HEAVENLY!)
making my sweet sweater pumpkins and succulents
is an easy no-sew upcycle/repurpose DIY for fall.
check out the links to my tutorials below -
and if you give it a try, i'd love to see what you create!
is an easy no-sew upcycle/repurpose DIY for fall.
check out the links to my tutorials below -
and if you give it a try, i'd love to see what you create!
Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkins tutorial
Original 2019 Sweet Sweater Succulent tutorial
2020 sweater + pool noodle succulent tutorial
shared online:
funky junk interiors | new upcycle ideas #746
thank you for including my project in your feature, Donna!
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So fun. I sold a ton of pumpkins made from velvet and corduroy several years ago. I think I only have 2 left that I kept for myself. lol. Have a wonderful weekend. Diana
ReplyDeleteYou know, I STILL have the Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkins that I created waaaaay back in 2007! They always have pride of place in my fall decor because they were the ones that started it ALL! I love seeing the many variations that people create out of such a wide array of materials - and I think corduroy is just PERFECT for fall pumpkins! Bravo!
DeleteThere she goes again... being so stinkin' clever with GREEN sweater pumpkins this round! Love the branch additions!
ReplyDeletethank you, Donna! those branches from my rosemary plant smell SOOOOO good, too - it's an added benefit to re-doing a project!
DeleteAlways LOVE all of your AMAZING upcycles, Deb!
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thank you so much for the kind compliment and encouragement, Beth!
DeleteThanks for sharing at the Creatively Crafty Linky Party, Deb! We are featuring you this week staring on Wednesday! Creatively, Beth
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, thank you so much, Beth! I am honored to be featured - especially after not posting in your linkups for so long! bless you!
DeleteThese are just adorable, Debi! Congrats on your feature at Creatively Beth! We'd love for you to join us at Tuesday Turn About Link Party via MyWeeAbode.com . Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteJulie, thank you so much for your kind comment. I'll check out your linkup - thank you for the invitation!
DeleteSo glad you made it to the party! I'm delighted to be featuring your post at Tuesday Turn About this week! Hope to see you each week!
DeleteThank you so much, Julie - I'm honored to be included! I'll join in as much as I can!
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