Hey there everyone!
It’ that time of year where I will be hitting up the Dollar tree more so for their seasonal cheapo decor.
I love that place.
In fact, so much so, that this year once again,
It is Primp your pumpkin time.
September 15th come and link up your pumpkins and get inspired by the many you will see.
So the other day when I stopped in Dollar tree and I spied these cute foam pumpkins, I knew exactly what I had in mind.
I have done all kinds of pumpkin projects already this season.
my pumpkin vase with gesso and rit dye
and my Gesso and rit dye faux pumpkin
and now these.
I am not going to get into the thick of the tutorial with you on these, because by now,
you have seen me paint with gesso and combine rit dye.
You can click on any of the gesso projects above and I give the full deets on that.
Basically paint your pumpkin, or glass surface with gesso first and let partially dry.
When I say partially that is for about 30 minutes or so.
These are the three colors I used
Evening blue
Apple green
and scarlet rose.
In fact scarlet rose was the same color I recently used for my
upcycled pallet shelf painted with rit dye
For each pumpkin,
I used a slightly different finishing coat.
For the green one, I simply sprinkled green glitter.
The evening blue one, I used Martha Stewart metallic
and for the Scarlet red, I used the gold leafing paint.
I have told you this technique or combination I should say, takes on a life of it’s own.
It is always different, and I love that!
And there you have a dollar tree pumpkin topiary.
I had the galvanized pot and I used faux leaves, twigs and berries to slightly embellish.
Moss too as you can see in between.
One more thing I forgot to mention is that I used a shish kabob skewer to stack them.
It poked right through the Styrofoam without a problem.
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Penny @ The Comforts of Home says
September 12 at 10:21 amThat turned out fabulous!
Gina says
September 12 at 10:29 amYour topiary looks wonderful! So cute!
Kris says
September 12 at 10:35 amSo cute Debbie! I better get myself over to the Dollar Tree!!!
xo Kris
PS thank you so much for your kind words regarding the loss of my Nana!!!
Karen Harper says
September 12 at 10:43 amLove it Debbie, the rit dye and gesso really makes a nice effect. I have a few pumpkins that I want to spruce up. I think I’ll give this a try.
Savannah Granny says
September 12 at 11:38 amAdorable, I like that your crafts are easy for anyone to do.
Love ya girl, Ginger
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
September 12 at 11:43 amFun idea, Debbie…I love how you stacked them…thanks for the skewer hint!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
September 12 at 11:46 amHow cute is this. I love it. Hugs, Marty
Kim says
September 12 at 11:56 amReally cute, Debbie.
Atta Girl Amy says
September 12 at 12:01 pmThese are simply stunning, Debbie.
You made those dollar store pumpkins look like a million bucks. I love how they sparkle! I need to get busy with my fall/Halloween decor, but it’s hard to do when it’s 90+ degrees and humid as all get out. I know you can relate; climates in NC and SC aren’t that different.
Jane says
September 12 at 12:50 pmDebbie…I think this my ALL TIME favorite fall project…I just love it! 🙂
XO,
Jane
Shenita says
September 12 at 1:09 pmLove the topiary, Debbie! Dollar Tree is just the best for cute crafts like this!
Christine says
September 12 at 1:23 pmDebbie you are simply amazing….now make me a topiary ok???
JP says
September 12 at 1:54 pmYet, another FABULOUS creation with your Rit dye! Pinned it…you busy, busy bee!
Kris says
September 12 at 2:31 pmThis is so great. I love this. You are the Ritz dye queen. What a beautiful topiary.
Kris
Ann says
September 12 at 2:38 pmOh I want one of these topiaries so bad! This is awesome and the skewer idea was brilliant. I made my pumpkin today and it turned out so good! You would be proud of me…I used Mod Podge. lol.
Vanessa says
September 12 at 4:55 pmDebbie that is soooooo cute!! I just love the colors and how unique it is. Well done friend! 🙂
Vanessa
linda says
September 12 at 5:37 pmi love this so cute and so clever better then anything i have seen in the stores 🙂
Debra@CommonGround says
September 12 at 6:21 pmso cute, love those fun metallic colors!
Jonni says
September 12 at 10:08 pmSo cute, love the idea!
Shelia says
September 12 at 10:22 pmHi Debbie Dear! OH, so cute and you’re the best at creating cute stuff! Hope all is well at your house!
e a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
bj says
September 12 at 10:46 pmawww, this is so cute, Debbie.
I will TRY to make it to your pumpkin party but between UNpacking at the new house and PACKING at the old house and all we do IN BETWEEN, not sure I can make it.
I know it will be a fun party.
Bliss says
September 12 at 10:47 pmI think my primped entry from last year, Punkin Noggin, needs a primped up friend for this years party…….
gail says
September 12 at 11:03 pmLove your topiary Debbie! Pinned and tweeted it! great job.
gail
Amy says
September 12 at 11:10 pmYou keep topping yourself with each new project. These are really cute!
faye says
September 12 at 11:35 pmthat is really nice! Halloween is coming! 😀
Angela says
September 13 at 8:58 amJust when I think you’ve done it all, you do it again! This is adorable!!! I’m heading to dollar tree today! Have a fabulous weekend, my friend!~~Angela
Traci says
September 13 at 3:27 pmI love this project and I just love that you do so many Dollar Tree projects. I am also a huge fan of Dollar Tree and see so many opportunities for projects from there. I also really like that you do dollar tree link parties. I’ll be looking for them in the future. Thanks for your ideas!
Carlene@Organized Clutter says
September 13 at 4:00 pmVery very cute! I would never guess they were Dollar Tree pumpkins!
Lisa Palmese says
September 14 at 10:53 amI just Love this, Bravo. I wsd wondering if you could do it on Pumpkins and you did it well. Thank You. LISA
bj says
September 15 at 9:01 amok…it’s the 15th….i’m linkin’ up….:))
Sherry says
September 15 at 5:51 pmAwesome Debbie! Love the colors that they are! Thank you for hosting! So happy to do a little fall!
Sherry
Heather says
September 16 at 10:48 amAdorable! That’s such a cool paint technique. I’m off to link up at the party!
Christina Tiplea says
September 22 at 7:30 pmAbsolutely beautiful! Never would have guess those came from the Dollar Tree!
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melizaarora says
January 27 at 4:09 amYour pumpkin topiaries are really colorful & attractive. I am completely inspired by your innovative thought.
Oh My Heartsie Girl WW (Linky) says
August 26 at 2:43 pmHi Debbie, I found your cute Dollar Store creation and I am sharing it on my Wordless Wednesday. I would love to have you stop by this week and add any other links you have. This is just so cute!! Have a great day!
Karren
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