First let me preface this was not my idea. It actually was a reader of mine. One of my readers named Judy came on my facebook page and asked me if she could use the farmhouse cow stencil on a pumpkin. My answer was, I don’t know. I said perhaps if the pumpkin was large enough, but it may be tricky because of the grooves in pumpkins.
Well, that answer did not sit well with me. I should know if the stencil would work on a pumpkin. So with that said, I gave it a go today.
Today, I am sharing a farmhouse pumpkin centerpiece idea.
It was definitly a little tricky. The key was to use the spray adhesive to be sure it stayed in place. I wasn’t able to do the bottom part of my stencil because the letters were too small and they wouldn’t turn out well. The pumpkin is medium size.
First thing I did was use my pumpkin carver specifically used on faux pumpkins.
You can read all about how to carve a faux pumpkin here. I have used this tool a few times now and it works great. It’s a little intimidating but you get the hang of it pretty quick.
I carved out the top first.
Then as mentioned I sprayed the back of my stencil with the craft adhesive spray. While I was stenciling I held it down the best I could in places. Overall it turned out pretty well.
I had the other little pine cone/branch stencil on hand and I decided to add a little extra.
I added in some faux fall foliage and my farmhouse pumpkin stencil is happy here on the kitchen table next to the cute little cow creamer.
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Deborah says
September 20 at 7:49 amclever, I love it. Putting your stencil on the pumpkin just made it. I can hardly wait until I receive my stencils. You come up with simple but great things.
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 7:59 amGreat! Enjoy. Like I said, it was a bit tricky but we can do it:)
Judy says
September 20 at 8:24 amI absolutely LOVE this! Thanks, Debbie!
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 9:00 amYou’re welcome Judy. Enjoy.
Kathleen Hornbecker says
September 20 at 8:26 amSeriously, that is so cute for a kitchen fall centerpiece!!!! Thanks for sharing.
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 9:00 amThanks Kathleen!
laura {not a trophy wife} says
September 20 at 8:26 amDebbie – This is adorable! Adorbs! Can we still say “adorbs?’ So cute! laura
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 9:00 amOf course we can! Thank you Laura.
Carolyn Penney says
September 20 at 10:01 amThat is so cute and I love it with your creamer.
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 10:08 amThanks! It’s a cute little combo for sure.
Shelia says
September 20 at 10:01 amDebbie Dear, you are simply the most creative one! I love your stencils and what you did with the little pumpkin is darling! Love the chopped off head of the pumpkin too and the fall flowers poked in! I may have to copy that!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 10:08 amGo for it Sheila! xo
Barbara says
September 20 at 12:07 pmI literally squealed when I saw this – it’s too adorable, and I just bought myself a little white cow pitcher!!! Thanks for sharing :- )
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 4:05 pmAwesome! you are welcome Barbara.
Kris says
September 20 at 1:00 pmGood idea, Judy, and well done, Debbie, for taking the idea and checking it out! Your pumpkin is gorgeous!!! Really looks great and I’m thinking I must try it! Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for being such a “go to it” gal. I may not always have time to comment, but I just love your blog!
Hugs,
Kris
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 4:05 pmYou are awesome Kris! I totally understand the lack of time. But I appreciate it when you can:) xo
carol bittner says
September 20 at 2:56 pmOnce again you’ve created an awesome centerpiece!! Your stencils add so much to an already nice piece! Love the cow and the creamer. Thank you from an old dairy farmer 🙂
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 4:04 pmCool!!!
Doris Raab says
September 20 at 8:25 pmOh, Debbie, that is so cute! I’m happy you gave it a try so we could see what it looks like. Great idea and great job.
debbiedoo's says
September 20 at 8:52 pmThanks Doris, I am glad I tried it too! My husband noticed it on the table today and even said that looks cute:)
Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says
September 21 at 11:44 amLove it Debbie! A simple, but cute Fall project!
Raquel says
September 21 at 4:55 pmThat is such a clever idea! I am definitely going to try this!
Gina says
September 22 at 10:08 pmNow that was a great idea! You pulled it off perfectly, Debbie!
debbiedoo's says
September 23 at 10:50 amThanks Gina! Glad I gave it go:)
Theresa Stewart says
October 2 at 1:32 pmToo cutie patootie gf!!! Gotta give your stencils a try 🙂
Judy Hughes says
August 12 at 1:06 pmBeautiful!! Happy fall…ya’ll.