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Leaves and Tree Branches: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:28 +0000

I am all raked out.

I’ve recently raked leaves at a park for community service, at my parent’s cottages, at my fiance’s parent’s house, and of course, at our house (which took several hours and basically an entire weekend!)

Our house right before Halloween

Our neighbor's lawn - it's hard to tell from the photos, but those leaves were piled inches high!

This weekend, we even went back to my fiance’s parents house to finish up the raking job that we started! There are TOO MANY LEAVES! So what can we do with these leaves, you ask? Sure.. you’ll probably use yard waste recycling, but why not pick out the awesome ones to craft with!? I’m sure while you’re raking, you’ll find some tree branches mixed in along the way, so put them to good use as well! Here are some tutorials:

Leaf Tutorials:

Make a Fall Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make a Leaf Wreath with Autumn Leaves: eHow

Fall Leaf Candle: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves: Haha.Nu

Playing with Gourds, Dried Leaves and Mod Podge: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Tree Branch Tutorials:

Tree Branch Curtain Rod: DIY Ideas

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

Katar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:50 +0000

I can’t believe how fast Christmas is approaching! I already feel overwhelmed. I need to start on presents, and SOON! Ornaments are always a great option, either as the present itself or an accent piece on the gift’s packaging.

I also have a previous post for other indoor Christmas decoration tutorials.

If you’re looking for even MORE ornament tutorials, I’ve continued my link list here: DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials, Part 2

Here are some great tutorials that I’ve found on several different kinds of ornaments.

Misc. Ornament Tutorials
Button Ornament Tutorials
Crochet Ornament Tutorials
Fabric Ornament Tutorials
Food Ornament Tutorials
Glass Ornament Tutorials
Knitted Ornament Tutorials
Paper Ornament Tutorials
Pinecone Ornament Tutorials
Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials
Tin Ornament Tutorials
Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials
Wire Ornament Tutorials
Wooden Ornament Tutorials

Misc. Ornament Tutorials:

Make a Disco Ball Ornament out of Junk CDs: Wait4369 on YouTube

Old Ornament Makeovers: BHG

Make Your Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Geekware

Flower Petal Ornament Cover: JewelryMaking.About

Cheapo Jute Twine Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Christmas Stars out of Plastic Bottles: Espiritcabane

Peace Sign Ornament Tutorial: Crap I've Made

Twinkle Pom Pom Ornament: Zakka Life

Tinsel Snowflake: Martha Stewart

Daddy Snowman Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Christmas Nutcracker Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Reindeer Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Puzzle Piece Ornament: FamilyCrafts.About

Recycled Christmas Tree Drum Ornament Made from Bottle Cap: eHow

Festive Gourd Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Japanese-Inspired Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making God's Eyes: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Swedish Needlepoint Pattern: Needlepoint.About

Making Wheat Stars and Festive Photo Frames: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Espejitos (small mirrors in Spanish): Gingerbread Snowflakes

Ombre Glittered Seashell Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seashell Angel: GinaCarruba

Drum Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wax Snowflake Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Birdie Ornaments: Ruffles and Stuff

Button Ornament Tutorials:

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Crochet Ornament Tutorials:

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Fabric Ornament Tutorials:

Felt Animal Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Miniature Stocking Ornament from Sweater: The Storque

How to Make Adorable Polar Bear Ornaments Out of an Old Wool Sweater: Fun in the Making

Felt Christmas Ornament: Zakka Life

Thrifted Tree Ornaments: The Long Thread

Argyle Applique Ornament Tutorial: So September

Make a Felted Dala Horse Ornament: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Snowflake Pendant Tutorial: Resurrection Fern

Charming Ornaments: A Spoonful of Sugar

Pattern for a Half Eaten Gingerbread Man: Elsie Marley

Christmas Owl Ornament Pattern: DiversionMary

Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial: My Fantastic Toys

Fabric Ornaments: ModPodgeRocks

Food Ornament Tutorials:

Cinnamon Bird Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Christmas Cookie Ornament: Martha Stewart

Retro Mice Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

How to Make a Christmas Orange Pomander: That Artist Woman

Faux Tart Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Glass Ornament Tutorials:

How to Paint a Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament: Painting.About

Santa's Belly Ornament: NapTimeCrafting

Ashley's Thrifty Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Knitted Ornament Tutorials:

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Christmas Wreath Ornament: Knitting.About

Paper Ornament Tutorials:

Punched Paper Photo Ornament: Martha Stewart

Recycled Ornaments How To: Martha Stewart

Christmas Card Ball Ornament: SantasPostBag

Make a Paper Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

DIY Ornament: JunkMailGems

Picture Frame Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Paper Bead Star: RubberStamping.About

Three-Dimensional Doily Ornament: Martha Stewart

Christmas Photo Ornaments to Make With Your Kids: Roots and Wings Co.

Floating Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Chandelier Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Click and Print Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seed Packet Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Indian Paper Poms with Potpourri and Spice: Cathie Filian

How to Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Accordian Pleated Flower Ornaments: Sleepy in Seattle Stamps

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Bird Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Mini Pinata Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Woven Paper Baskets: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Pinecone Ornament Tutorials:

Pinecone Elves: Martha Stewart

Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials:

Plastic Canvas Snowflake Picture Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Tin Ornament Tutorials:

How to Make Punched Tin Light Shields: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Aluminum Cans Star Ornament: Aluminous Publishing

Whitney's Tin Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials:

Rickrack Christmas Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Ribbon and Bow Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wire Ornament Tutorials:

Glow Ball Ornaments: Instructables

Wooden Ornament Tutorials:

Silhouette Ornaments: Roots and Wings Co.

Clothespin Doll Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wooden Ornaments: CraftRookie

Scrap Wood Snowmen: Crafting a Green World

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Thanksgiving and Fall Decoration Tutorials

Katar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:11 +0000

Most people skip right over Thanksgiving crafts and head straight for Christmas ones. WHY!? Thanksgiving is JUST as hardcore, COME ON! psh. I mean, at LEAST make some paper turkeys traced from your hands… Well. Here are some sweet Thanksgiving craft tutorials. Long Live Thanksgiving Crafts!

Oh! But some of these could also work for Halloween crafts too.

As usual, just click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Banner Tutorials
Centerpiece Tutorials
Favor Tutorials
Table Runner Tutorials
Felt Thanksgiving Food Tutorials
Setting a Thanksgiving Table
Napkin Tutorials
Menu Embellishments
Place Card Tutorials
Place Mat Tutorials
Silver Storage Bag Tutorials
Wine Holder Tutorials
Home Decor Tutorials
Free Thanksgiving Clip Art
Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Banner Tutorials:

Give Thanks Banner: Organize Your Stuff Now

Centerpiece Tutorials:

Indian Corn Centerpiece: Eddie Ross

Make a Glittered Cornucopia: Cathie Filian

Paper Turkeys: Martha Stewart

Edible Arrangement Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Roots and Wings Co.

Bringing Fall Indoors: The Mother Huddle

Turkey Centerpiece: WomansDay

Make a Decorative Table Centerpiece out of Paper: eHow

Floral Arrangement in Pumpkins: FamilyE

Scallop Pumpkin Centerpiece: Sunny Day Memories

Thanksgiving LED Turkey Centerpiece Project: SparkleLabs

Grateful Bouquet: Wendysmedley

Thankful Jar: Little Birdie Secrets

Thankful Jar: Poppies at Play

Tacky But Cute Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Party Favors: I Love To Createpil

Favor Tutorials:

Clip-Art Paper Squirrel Favors: Martha Stewart

Finger Puppet Favors: Martha Stewart

Table Runner Tutorials:

Fall for Mod Table Runner: Plaid Online

Festive Foliage: Martha Stewart

Felt Thanksgiving Food Tutorials:

Felt Food Harvest Dinner: So You Think You're Crafty

Thanksgiving Dinner Kidlet Style: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Felt Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Setting a Thanksgiving Table:

Simple Place Setting: Cathie Filian

A Whimsical Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

A Modern Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

A Timeless Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

A Harvest Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

Silhouette Tablecloth: Martha Stewart

Tabletop Collage: Martha Stewart

Leaf Motifs for the Table: Martha Stewart

Napkin Tutorials:

Three Easy Napkin Folds: Martha Stewart

Turkey Napkin Fold and Gold Leaf Turkeys: Martha Stewart

Apple Stamped Napkins: Plaid

Acorn Napkin Ring Embellishments: Mad in Crafts

Walnut Charms: Design Sponge

Make Turkey Embellished or More Formal Clay Napkin Rings for the Fall Season: The Artful Crafter

Headdress Napkin Wrap: Martha Stewart

Monogrammed Napkin Ring in Burlap: MayaMade

Burlap Thanksgiving Themed Napkin Rings: The Graphics Fairy

Harvest Napkin Ties: Martha Stewart

Wishbone Napkin Ring: Martha Stewart

Menu Embellishments:

Menu Table Embellishment: Brenda Pinnick

Thanksgiving Menus Free Download: Brooklyn Limestone

Place Card Tutorials:

How to Make a Turkey Place Card Holder of felt and feathers: The Artful Crafter

Pom-Pom Tom Decoration: Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Clip Art Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Chocolate Bar Place Card: Martha Stewart

Glimmer and Shine Pumpkin Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Boat Place Card: Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Pear Place Card: Martha Stewart

Quick Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Pinecone Turkey: Martha Stewart

Speckled Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Turkey Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Turkey Trivia Place Card: Martha Stewart

Grateful Spread - Rustic Place Card: Martha Stewart

Indian Corn Place Cards: Holiday Crafts and Creations

Fall Harvest Place Card Holders: Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter

How to Make Holiday Pop-up Place Cards: The Artful Crafter

Acorn Place Cards: Cant Stop Making Things

Place Mat Tutorials:

Handmade Placemats: ReproDepot

Apple Placemats: Bkids

Thanksgiving Day Table Decor: PBS

Silver Storage Bag Tutorials:

Make Your Own Silver Storage Bags: Cathie Filian

Wine Holder Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Wine Tote: ReproDepot

Home Decor Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Styrofoam Turkey Craft: AllKidsNetwork

Pumpkin Tealight Candle Holder: CandleandSoap.About

Valdani Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About

Thanksgiving Memories Keepsakes: The Object Project

Thankful Blocks: The Creative Crate

Mod Podge Season Signs: Craft Rookie

Seasonal Word Blocks: CreativeKDesigns

Autumn Sign: Moody Girl Projects

Make Wheat Harvest House Blessings: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Festive Feather Wreath: J-A-Girl

Acorn Holiday Wreath: Place to Bloom

Fall Wreath: Mad in Crafts

Acorn Wreath Tutorial: Someday Crafts

Fabric Wreath: So You Think Youre Crafty

Fall Picture Frame: Someday Crafts

Snazzy Frame Idea: J-A-Girl

How to Decoupage a Frame: Brixton Life

Give Thanks Burlap Pillow: La t dah

Burlap Acorn Tutorial: Rebekahlrobinson

Thankful Tree: Roots and Wings Co.

Thankful Turkey Keepsake: Roots and Wings Co.

Heartfelt Thanksgiving Letters: Roots and Wings Co.

Leaf Nut Bowl: Pattie Wack

Thankful Pumpkin: The Swell Life

Salt Dough Leaf Prints: That Artist Woman

Scarecrow: MooreMinutes

Free Thanksgiving Clip Art:

Thanksgiving Cheer Postcard: Cheeky Magpie

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Turkey Sweet Treat Favor: Beein Creative with Julie

Aww.. the turkey clay napkin rings are cute

I will be adding more Thanksgiving craft tutorials to this post throughout November. If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Better Homes and Gardens

Katar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:00:07 +0000

It’s October 24th – ONE WEEK UNTIL HALLOWEEN! I am SO EXCITED! I’m going to a pumpkin patch today to pick out some pumpkins to carve up! Can you tell I LOVE carving pumpkins? I mean, if you haven’t seen my other two posts on pumpkin carving tutorials, you most definitely should take a look to ensure that you have the perfect ideas for your pumpkins this year!

Why am I providing you with all of Better Homes and Gardens’ links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Better Homes and Gardens website? BECAUSE – in order to view ALL of the pumpkins, you have to literally click on each link. Here, you can directly go to the pumpkin or gourd tutorial that you are interested in, without wasting a ton of time searching for the perfect one!

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

This is the last set of pumpkin tutorial links that I will be posting. Have fun carving!

General Tutorials:

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials
Candy Holder Tutorials
Non-traditional Carving Tutorials
Celebrity Stencil Tutorials
Engraved Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials
Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

Pretty Pumpkin Pots: BHG

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Goody-Bearing Gourds: BHG

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Jester Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

Jolly Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

: Pumpkin Head Greeter: BHG

Crack ‘em Up Pumpkin: BHG

Pumpkins All Aglow: BHG

Bird Haven Pumpkin: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Curly Locks Pumpkin: BHG

Sly Grin Pumpkin: BHG

Shy Guy and Flying Witch Pumpkins: BHG

5 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin: BHG

Dripping Face and Happy Halloween Pumpkin: BHG

Bats in the Belfry Pumpkin: BHG

Joyful Pumpkins: BHG

Little Critter Lodge Pumpkin: BHG

Tower of Pumpkin Power: BHG

Tabletop Totem: BHG

Make a Goofy Group of Pumpkins: BHG

Carve a Pumpkin with Eerie Cat Eyes: BHG

Carve a Scared Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Fallen Witch Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Cute Pumpkin Puppy: BHG

Make a Mouse House Pumpkin: BHG

Monster Pumpkins: BHG

Make a Pumpkin Mouse Chef: BHG

Spiderama Pumpkin: BHG

Bat Pumpkin: BHG

Birdhouse Pumpkin: BHG

How to Carve a Sky Pumpkin: BHG

Owl Pumpkin: BHG

Creepin' Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fun Feline: BHG

Black Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fall Pumpkins with Drilled Holes: BHG

Flame Design Pumpkins: BHG

Haunted Mansion Pumpkin: BHG

Flower Power Pumpkins: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Happy Goblins: BHG

Celebrity Stencil Tutorials:

Michael Jackson Pumpkin: BHG

Barack Obama Pumpkin: BHG

Jon Stewart Pumpkin: BHG

Sarah Palin Pumpkin: BHG

Joe Biden Pumpkin: BHG

Oprah Pumpkin: BHG

David Letterman Pumpkin: BHG

Rachael Ray Pumpkin: BHG

Hillary Rodham Clinton Pumpkin: BHG

Michael Phelps Pumpkin: BHG

John McCain Pumpkin: BHG

Stephen Colbert Pumpkin: BHG

Engraved Tutorials:

Monogram Pumpkin Letter Stencils: Better Homes and Gardens

Are You My Mummy Pumpkin: BHG

Chip Away a Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Willard the Warlock Pumpkin: BHG

Spine Chilling Spider: BHG

Welcome Home Address Pumpkins: BHG

: Beware the Pumpkins: BHG

: Headstone Engravings: BHG

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Junk-O-Lantern Pumpkins: BHG

Pumpkin Ballerina: BHG

Sequin Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Silver Swirl Pumpkin: BHG

Snowman Pumpkin: BHG

The Crow's Hideout Pumpkin: BHG

Night Light Pumpkins: BHG

Sparkled Pumpkin: BHG

Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Copper Leafed Pumpkin: BHG

Fallen Leaves Pumpkin: BHG

Haunted Pumpkin on Boo Avenue: BHG

Build a Border Pumpkin: BHG

Easy Pumpkin Topper: BHG

Metal Mug Pumpkin: BHG

Lace Face Pumpkin: BHG

Make Waves Pumpkin: BHG

Beads and Wire Trimmed Pumpkin: BHG

Aunt Hattie Pumpkin: BHG

Veggie Lady: BHG

The Cowboy: BHG

Glamor Girl Pumpkin: BHG

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Mini Pumpkin Wreath: BHG

: Pumpkin on a Stick Party Favors: BHG

Painted Tutorials:

Craft a Pumpkin Quilt: BHG

Primitive Paintings: BHG

The Pumpkin King: BHG

How to Make a Stenciled Pumpkin: BHG

Paint a Pretty Witch: BHG

Apple Core Pumpkins: BHG

Bold Design Pumpkin: BHG

Create Witches Legs from a Pair of Pumpkins: BHG

Frosted Pumpkin: BHG

Leafy Pumpkin Candle Holders: BHG

Creepy Crow Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Pumpkin and Stand: BHG

Nocturnal Creatures Pumpkin: BHG

Web Laden Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Patterned Pumpkins: BHG

: Painted Pumpkins: BHG

Carnival Pumpkin: BHG

Painted Patchwork Pumpkin: BHG

Pick Your Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Patterns and Polka Dots Pumpkins: BHG

Gourd Greeting: BHG

I could be missing some pumpkins – the website is really complex for listing all of these pumpkins. If you notice that I’m missing any, please let me know so I can add them to the list! Thanks!

Photo Credit: zizzybaloobah on flickr

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Martha Stewart

Katar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:59 +0000

It’s October 23rd – STILL almost week before Halloween. Have you started your pumpkins yet? Haha – me neither. I’m going to the pumpkin patch tomorrow to pick out the perfect ones! Visiting some fun haunted houses too!

Why am I providing you with all of Martha’s links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Martha Stewart website? BECAUSE – in order to view ALL of the pumpkins, you have to literally click on each link. Here, you can directly go to the pumpkin or gourd tutorial that you are interested in, without wasting a ton of time searching for the perfect one!

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials
Candy Holder Tutorials
Non-traditional Carving Tutorials
Engraved Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials
Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
Glittered Tutorials
Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

How to Make a Pumpkin Basket: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Vase of Fall Flowers: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cachepots: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Vase: Martha Stewart

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Trick Or Eat: Martha Stewart

Cat Candy Container: Martha Stewart

Witch Candy Container: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Lollipop Holder: Martha Stewart

Creepy Candy Containers: Martha Stewart

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Pumpkin Faces: The Basics: Martha Stewart

Gourd Shelter and Bird Feeder: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Bird Feeder: Martha Stewart

Vulture's Cage: Martha Stewart

Choir Boys: Martha Stewart

Black Magic: Martha Stewart

Birdbath Family: Martha Stewart

Funkin Witch Carousel: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pie Potpourri: Martha Stewart

Cookie Cutter Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Jack-o'-Lanterns Made Tall: Martha Stewart

OMG – I was WONDERING what I could do with my little rats! And now I have something! YESSS!

Mouse Motel: Martha Stewart

Celtic Knot Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Peekaboo: Martha Stewart

Talking Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Filigree Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Pierced Openwork Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Lace-Patterned Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Snake: Martha Stewart

Owl Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Stained Glass Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Haunted Halloween Village: Martha Stewart

Gourd Family: Martha Stewart

Carrot Nose Jack-o'-Lanterns: Martha Stewart

Graveyard Ghosts: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Porcupines: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cats: Martha Stewart

Masked Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Crow's Foe: Martha Stewart

Spectral Scene: Martha Stewart

Bird of Prey: Martha Stewart

Flying Witch: Martha Stewart

Crazy Pumpkin Faces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Lantern: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Chandeliers: Martha Stewart

Engraved Tutorials:

Starburst Pumpkin Sconces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Carving Basics: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Spiders: Martha Stewart

Translucent Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Raccoon: Martha Stewart

Spooky Silhouettes: Martha Stewart

Etched Victorian Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Alligator and Snail Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Spider Squash: Martha Stewart

Wise Owl Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Pumpkin-Patch Creatures: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Candy Faces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Leaf and Tendril: Martha Stewart

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Gourd Garland: Martha Stewart

Flying Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Spray Painted Mini Table Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Seed Necklace: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pudding: Martha Stewart

Punch Bowl Prop: Martha Stewart

Jack-o'-Clock: Martha Stewart

Fall's Tureen Topper: Martha Stewart

Glittered Tutorials:

Glittered Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Painted Tutorials:

Golden Pumpkin Mantel Display: Martha Stewart

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Dead Heads: Martha Stewart

Welcoming Committee: Martha Stewart

Morbid Multiples: Martha Stewart

Harvested Scenes: Martha Stewart

Caught in the Web: Martha Stewart

Autumn Planters: Martha Stewart

Raven's Way: Martha Stewart

Fluttering Moth: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Centerpieces: Martha Stewart

Hungry Jack-o'-Lantern: Martha Stewart

Hope this post has served you well!

Photo Credit: Mexican Wave on flickr

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials

Katar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:14 +0000

It’s October 22th – almost a week before Halloween, and the PERFECT time to carve your pumpkins and dry your gourds! You can do so much more than carve a simple face.

When moving into my house past this past May, I noticed that there was something odd growing. I wasn’t sure if it was a weed, so I let it keep growing. Surprisingly, it produced one mini pumpkin (gourd), and I’m attempting to dry it! I looked up ‘how to dry gourds’ on Google, and found so many different results of what to do and not to do. I’m really confused about the whole process. For now, I’m hanging it up in my garage and seeing what happens. Anyone know how to dry gourds for real? I want to keep the seeds, too! Anyways, back to the real post subject.

I’ve collected several tutorials that I thought were interesting ideas for both pumpkins and gourds.

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

General Tutorials:

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Non-traditional Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Ribbon Tutorials
Object Attachment Tutorials
Painted Tutorials
Picture Tutorials

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Good to Glow Haunted House Pumpkin: Parents

How to do a Halloween Miniature Scene: That Artist Woman

Mummy Pumpkin: Ladies Home Journal

Geometric Pattern Pumpkin: Parents

In a Twinkling Pumpkin: Parents

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Ribbon Tutorials:

: No Carve Pumpkin Decorating: Delish

: Striped Pumpkin Tutorial: Ulixis Crafts

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Vinyl Pumpkin Decorating from OhMyCrafts on YouTube

This Aint Your Ordinary Pumpkin: Kari and Kijsa

More Pretty Little Pumpkins: The Shabby Nest

Pumpkin Costume: Dollar Store Crafts

Dried Leaves Gourd: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Stickered Mini Pumpkins: Cheeky Magpie

Painted Tutorials:

Doodle Pumpkin: The Swell Life

Setting Pretty Painted Mini Pumpkins: Parents

Spooky Spots: Parents

Let's Make a Pumpkin Penguin: WyldHare

Cuddle-able Scarecrows: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Bloody Pumpkins: The Swell Life's Blog

Creepy Spiders: Parents

Going Batty Pumpkins: Parents

: Easy Stripe and Polka Dot Pumpkins: The Swell Life’s Blog

Boo in the Face Eyes Pumpkin: Parents

Spray Painted Pumpkins: Crafty Crafty

: Painted Party Pumpkins: Sunset

: Paint Drip Pumpkin: Diary of a Crafty Chica

: Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkins: The Swell Life’s Blog

Make Your Own Ghost Gourds: Cathie Filian

Picture Tutorials:

The Picture Perfect Pumpkin: CraftZine

: Polaroid Pumpkins: The Swell Life’s Blog

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Am I insane for spending hours to get pictures and links all set up? YES. In general. And NO – because I use my blog as a reference for myself as well. I can reference back to these tutorials and ideas for the rest of my life – without having to search ever again! YES! That’s why, if you have any awesome tutorials, ideas, or comments for pumpkins or gourds – let me know so I can keep a running list! Thanks so much!

Photo Credit: nep on flickr

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Leaves and Tree Branches: What Can I Do With Them?

Leaf Tutorials:

Tree Branch Tutorials:

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

Contents:

Misc. Ornament Tutorials:

Button Ornament Tutorials:

Crochet Ornament Tutorials:

Fabric Ornament Tutorials:

Food Ornament Tutorials:

Glass Ornament Tutorials:

Knitted Ornament Tutorials:

Paper Ornament Tutorials:

Pinecone Ornament Tutorials:

Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials:

Tin Ornament Tutorials:

Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials:

Wire Ornament Tutorials:

Wooden Ornament Tutorials:

DIY Thanksgiving and Fall Decoration Tutorials

Contents:

Banner Tutorials:

Centerpiece Tutorials:

Favor Tutorials:

Table Runner Tutorials:

Felt Thanksgiving Food Tutorials:

Setting a Thanksgiving Table:

Napkin Tutorials:

Menu Embellishments:

Place Card Tutorials:

Place Mat Tutorials:

Silver Storage Bag Tutorials:

Wine Holder Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Free Thanksgiving Clip Art:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Better Homes and Gardens

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Martha Stewart

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials