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Ampersand Pumpkin

I did it guys.

I’m sorry, but I lied to you. I didn’t mean to lie to you. It just happened.

When I posted the 7 simple & frugal fall crafts, I said there probably wouldn’t be many new fall crafts around here – if any.

And then I decided I needed a green pumpkin…with an ampersand symbol.

Before I knew it, I was in the driver’s seat and my car was practically steering itself to Michael’s.

Story of my life.

Hello Ampersand Pumpkin.

Ampersand Pumpkin via RainonaTinRoof.com #fallcrafts

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Even though I caved and did a fall craft, luckily this is one of those pumpkins that will be around forever.

Because its fake.

Let’s be honest, it may not always have an ampersand symbol, seeing as how I change things up often, but I didn’t waste my time painting and poking holes in a pumpkin that will rot in a few weeks.

I do wish though that they would start making these fake pumpkins with bigger stems. Someone needs to tell those people that bigger stems make a pumpkin prettier.

I like big stems and I cannot lie.

Preferably gold or glittered ones.

How to Make an Ampersand Embellished Pumpkin

Materials Needed: 

  • Pumpkin – Fake or real. Mine is a fake one from Michael’s.
  • Paint – I used this spray paint.
  • Paper copy of an ampersand symbol – I just searched for one online, then saved it and printed it out.
  • Scissors
  • Decorative furniture tacks or thumb tacks – I used the furniture tacks because I had a lot laying around.
  • Pencil

Steps

Step 1

Paint your pumpkin whatever color you want to. I went with green. It works with the rest of my decor. I don’t really care if everyone else says that green is not a fall color and that I should be using orange, red, or yellow. I’m a rebel like that.

Step 2

After your pumpkin has dried, cut out your ampersand symbol. Place it on your pumpkin with a few of the tacks.

Ampersand Pumpkin via RainonaTinRoof.com #fallcrafts

Take a pencil and trace around the ampersand. Be sure to trace on the inside of the symbol as well.

Step 3

Take the ampersand off your pumpkin, but don’t remove the tacks. Just tear it away from the tacks.

Ampersand Pumpkin via RainonaTinRoof.com #fallcrafts

This just helps to give you a few anchor points. Fill in the symbol with the tacks.

Ampersand Pumpkin via RainonaTinRoof.com #fallcrafts

How easy was that?

Have you done any fall crafts with furniture or thumb tacks?

Need more fall crafting inspiration? 

5 Free Fall Mums Watercolor Printables – so so so pretty!

7 Simple & Frugal Fall Crafts – fall decor shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg!

Fall Home Tour – thing blue jeans and guitars. 🙂

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  3. April says

    Cute. I’m not much of an ampersand kind of gal, but you can do this with any letter or shape!

    Do you have much luck with Rustoleum spray paint? I tried using two cans of their black, and it ended dribbling and dripping all over my spray hand and the floor while spraying. Both cans.

    On top of that, I’ve used their clear gloss multiple times, and literally half of the time the can would be mostly full and it would stop spraying, no matter which way I turned it and cleaned the nozzle. By “half the time” I mean about 4 out of 8 cans did this and I had to throw them away. BUT, I’ve found that I love Krylon clear gloss, just FYI! And I decided that I really like the Kiltz white spray primer over Valspar and Krylon too, but I haven’t found it in grey.

    Just my opinion while I was on the topic! Nice pumpkin!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      That is weird, April, I haven’t ever had any trouble with Rustoleum spray paint. I just wish they had more colors. Krylon definitely has better colors – or a better variety anyway. You should contact Rustoleum, I bet they would refund your money or send you more to try. I would not be happy with it either if that would have happened to me!

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  8. Tara says

    I love this! And when I first saw the picture of the pumpkin come up in my reader, I had no idea it was fake.

    I need to get my butt out to Michaels to get myself some of those fab fake pumpkins!

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  9. Charity says

    I really need to start buying the fake pumpkins! We live in Houston and they rot so incredibly fast that after last year I promised myself I wouldn’t waste anymore moolah on them. I have tossed the idea of decorating plastic pumpkins around but now after seeing how cool yours turned out I might just have to make a quick run to Michaels! Love this idea 😉

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  13. Karren Haller says

    I love your ampersand pumpkin, I can see all colors being used for different home decors.
    Great work, I have pinned to share!! And would love to have you stop by to share on Friday Features on Oh My Heartsie Girl:)
    Have a great week!

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