Well, I finally got my act together and tackled last Monday's project, these shimmery, sparkly pumpkins. Just in time for Thanksgiving! Thanks to Megan over at Megan's Cookin' for picking this fun craft.In preparation for this activity, I headed over to Michael's to purchase Martha Stewart's very own line of glitter. She really does offer some beautiful colors, not that multi-colored stuff of kindergarten days. I purchased two colors, orange sorbet and fire opal. Then I stopped in at the grocery store to buy some pumpkins as my Halloween ones had all rotted. Imagine my surprise to discover that pumpkins had disappeared along with the trick-or-treat candy. I did find a sugar pie pumpkin tucked away and some kind of squash that looked orange and passable so I snatched them up and headed home.
The rest was really easy. I painted some glue on the squashes and sprinkled the glitter. I was impressed at the transformation. They were certainly no longer humble pumpkins. They were clearly centerpieces! I felt kind of disappointed that I am not hosting a Thanksgiving feast at my home for these would certainly love to be the center of attention. But, as you can see, they did get some attention. From a little boy. Who keeps getting glitter on his hands . . .
2 comments:
Beautiful! There used to be lots of pumpkins around until Thanksgiving. I wonder why they aren't this year?
Your pumpkins turned out beautiful. I love how you caught the sparkle so well in the picture. I made a centerpiece out of mine and put them around a candle for Thanksgiving. Tucked a little greenery in too and they made such a conversation piece. Thanks for making them with me! :) Happy holidays!
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