Hi friends! It’s official. We are empty nesters. I am not feeling great today to be honest with you. I have a pit in my stomach that I can’t explain:( I got my craft on as soon as possible). Today I am sharing my Pumpkin Splatter screen wreath I made.
I finally found my splatter screens at the third Dollar tree I went to. I was determined to make this and find those screens. Clearly this is a craft gone wild and Dollar tree can’t keep them on the shelves.
The beauty about these splatter screen pumpkin wreaths is that you can really make them your own. Because I was feeling down and super creative at the same time, I took the splatter literal. I used Mod podge, chalky paint and regular white craft paint. So many of my supplies are dried up. I considered Gesso, but my jar was hard as a rock. I wanted texture, color, and something to match more style.
My pumpkin took on a look of its own. Painting the Mod Podge on the screen really helped the chalk paint and white craft paint adhere in random places. It sort of looks like a water color. At least in my eyes it does.
In the center I cut out a very thin, almost like mesh ribbon and mod podged the leaves. They are still drying as we speak. NOTE: You can use napkins as well and Mod Podge those on the screen. That would be really cool as well. I just couldn’t wait to share this craft with you:) I LOVE IT!
Supplies: Mod Podge (I only had the formula for paper: It worked). Chalky paint by Folk art COLOR: Grotto found at Walmart. White matte acrylic craft paint. Sponge brushes, twine, ribbon, burlap ribbon, burlap leaves (found at Dollar Tree. As mentioned I painted the screen first with Mod Podge, let dry for only a few minutes, and then painted all over it with chalky paint, and then went over the chalky paint with the white craft paint. I let all this dry overnight. Please do this on a paper bag with a plastic garbage bag under the surface.
Dollar Tree Splatter Screen Wreath
You can find other beautiful Dollar tree Pumpkin splatter wreaths HERE, along with the step by step tutorial. No sense of me reinventing the wheel. It’s pretty basic and I am not the original genius behind this craft. You simply make it your way with embellishments. ENJOY!
Mine will be going on our pantry door. As soon as I get my kitchen fall fluffed I will share with you how it looks.
Here is a sneak peek in the meantime.
Thanks for stopping by today. You can check out my other Dollar tree Fall crafts such as DIY felt wreaths, Fall Trees and More!
And you can find her You Tube original video HERE:
It’s lovely and worth hitting 3 different stores
Thank you! I agree. The thrill of the hunt for them was fun.
Good morning my daughter turned me onto crafting just learning. I find it gets expensive even at the dollar tree but its rewarding after you make something that your proud of. You did a great job Debbie on your splatter pumpkin.
It is not only rewarding, I find it relaxing and stimulates my mind to a happy place:) Enjoy.Thanks for popping in.
This is my 1st time on you site and I already love it! Awesome idea and I cant wait to read more!
It’s beautiful! I love the vintage vibe it brings to space and at the same time, it feels so soothing. You’re very creative and innovative and I love that this idea is on a budget. That blue nuance is gorgeous and I’ll surely try this idea and personalize it. Thank you for sharing!
So sorry about your empty nest! I remember how hard it was for me. When the grandbabies start coming it will all be worth it! Grandbaby # 10 will be here in January and they are such a blessing! Love your website and the wreath is beautiful! My favorite color in fact!
What’s even worse is when you realize there won’t be any g’babies 🙁 🙁 🙁
LOVE THAT!!
I just “met” you here. I too was an empty nester August 21st 2019. And I too am a Debbie…funny how I happened upon you. I look forward to your website and inspirations for keeping busy so our brains don’t rest on the “loss” of our pride and joys. Mine live in Idaho, Arizona and Texas. What was I thinking when I encouraged them to spread their wings and fly toward adventure.
It means you did a good job Momma! We will be ok. In fact, I am getting much better each day. The hardest part is that they are boys, and boys don’t like chit chat on phone. Texting here and there is about it. I am happy you found me too Debbie.
Your pumpkin wreath is beautiful. You stepped out of the box. Great job. Also, I was wondering why no mention of the beautiful wreath that was done in silver with beads all around the pumpkin. That one is gorgeous and deserves praise. I would like to make it but, would like info. Thank you.
I link to the page of the gal who made it. She is on Facebook.
That one is mine! I can help you!
Does anyone out there know if there is a tutorial on the silver and white painted splatter screen pumpkin with beads.? Would like to make……Thank you,
i also just found you like the things you do will be following you from now on and copying your crafts
I love creating these. I’ve done 2 so far. Hoping to start a craft shop soon to sell them at. Just wish the farn screens weren’t so hard to find.
I Love the white screens with the beads or are those pearls? Either way, it turned out So Pretty!! I’m curious about the handle too. It looks like you stripped it down to bare wood? I’m in LOVE!!!
I’m having trouble getting the splatter screens to stand up. I bent the 2 handles back but they still fall forward even before I put in decorations! I have bent forward some then back some even had my husband help me..no luck.
Did you have to weight the handles down in the back?
I have hung mine. What you can do is simply remove the handles and use like a plate rack holder:)