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How to Make a Bling Plastic Pumpkin Planter

October 3, 2013  Fall | My Projects | Uncategorized

See how to make a bling plastic pumpkin planter using paint!

Plastic #Pumpkin Planter - great ideas to transform ugly plastic pumpkins! kellyelko.com

It all started with my music sheet plastic pumpkin planters.

Now I’m on a personal mission to rid the world of ugly plastic pumpkins.

I saw a dozen yesterday at the thrift shop.

Cast aside …

shunned …

rejected.

Plastic Pumpkin Planter for Fall - two unique ideas to transform them. kellyelko.com

There is hope for those ugly little guys.

A desperate need for a makeover like that show The Swan …

the full treatment from weight loss, to veneers, to a stunning new wardrobe …

the swan emerges looking fabulous (and hardly recognizable).

Make a Bling Pumpkin Planter

Supplies:  ugly plastic pumpkin, white spray paint, gilding liquid in copper (or any craft paint – but you know I like bling), pencil

1) Spray paint the ugly pumpkin with a few coats of white spray paint and let dry

2) Dip the pencil eraser into the gilding liquid and dot it onto the ugly plastic pumpkin

(I gradually made less dots as I went up the planter)

3) Put your favorite flower in and watch as the ugly plastic pumpkin emerges as the swan that she always knew she was

Pumpkin Planter Tutorial - see 2 fun ways to turn those ugly plastic pumpkins into beauties! kellyelko.com

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  1. cassie

    October 3, 2013 at 8:10 am

    super cute idea! i am alla bout white and gold lately!

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  2. Heidi @ Decor & More

    October 3, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Got my gold craft paint handy! Now to seek out those hideous plastic pumpkin pails… shouldn’t be too hard! 😉 Great project, Kelly!
    xo heidi

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  3. JIll

    October 3, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Excellent idea for those ugly plastic pumpkins and keeps them out of landfills too. They look really nice on your steps! Fall is my favorite time of year! Great job Kelly! Thanks for your inspiration.

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  4. Cynthia

    October 3, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Kelly these are so cute and I love the kale in them!

    Cynthia

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  5. Krista @ the happy housie

    October 3, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Wow! I didn’t believe you could makeover one of those so fabulously! Awesome Kelly:)

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  6. Nana Diana

    October 3, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Now THAT is a very clever idea! It turned out great and is is just FUN! xo Diana

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  7. Kalamity Kelli

    October 6, 2013 at 12:10 am

    Gorgeous!

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  8. Deauna

    October 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    What a great idea!

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  9. Angela @Unexpected Elegance

    October 7, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I love this project!! SO simple, too! (I’m pinning for next year!!)

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  10. Inspire Me Heather

    October 12, 2013 at 10:09 am

    That really looks great Kelly!!

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  11. Maria B

    October 13, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    This is such a great idea! I must have at least 3 or 4 of these hanging around and they would look great on the front porch. I also wanted to let you know that this project has been featured in my Halloween Crafts Round-up over at Krafty Cards etc. I would love for you to stop by and check out some of the other features. http://kraftycardsetc.com/2013/10/20-spooky-halloween-crafts.html
    Thanks so much for the inspiration!
    Maria

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  12. Cindy Eikenberg

    October 14, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Kelly, so cute and such a great idea! Thanks for the wonderful holiday inspiration! Hope you had a fantastic weekend and happy Monday!

    Reply
  13. Sharon

    October 15, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Why did I get rid of my daughter’s plastic pumpkin???

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  14. Amanda Warren

    October 3, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Thank you so much, I live in Cairns Australia and we can only buy Ugly Plastic Pumpkins so now I can have lovely white pumpkins that I have been yearning for and searching the net to no avail. Oh we do have the nice “real” pumpkins available but they are $25.00 each!! So I am off to buy ugly plastic ones in the morning! Blessings, Amanda

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