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Monday, September 9, 2013

Fall Project-Burlap Pumpkin Tutorial



Are you ready for some cute Burlap pumpkins?
You will love these because they are virtually mistake proof...
Each one as unique as the real gourds are.
And they are easy to make...and you just may already have materials on hand.

Burlap Pumpkin Tutorial:
Minimal sew-Stuff-Tie-Embellish-Done.

 1) Start with a 12inch x 12inch piece of burlap; folded at the bottom edge.
2) Start from folded bottom and sew two curves as shown. Trim.
3) Stuff with your favorite stuffing.
4) Fold the unfinished top like a package
5) Take hemp twine and wrap your burlap "package" like a package. 
Instead of creating quarters with the twine--create eighths.
 6) Tie your hemp a the top. You can begin to see the pumpkin take shape.
7)Take a large eyed needle and thread some hemp from the top to the bottom and back to the top, looping around all the strings to tie. 
8)This you will tie tight and 
9) squeeze down your pumpkin into a tighter squatter package as shown #9.
 
 Finishes:
Add a cute piece of burlap ribbon tucked under a side of hemp 
and hot glue a piece of a branch to be the stem.
 Yes...a small tree branch makes a great little stem.
Once you start, you can't make just one...
 you'll need a bucket full of different colors!
Check out the cute fluer de lis burlap {from walmart!}
Have fun! It doesn't have to be perfect to be perfect!
sharing with:
Inspired Sunday at Sunday View 
Tablescaper-(sunday)
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
The Scoop Party at Cedar Hill Ranch  
Dwellings-the heart of the home--Amaze me Mondays
Before and After Party at Thrifty Decor Chic
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57 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    These are absolutely adorable!! Found you linked up at Give Me The Goods!

    Fotini

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  2. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous! Love them...I pinned them to Pinterest too.

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  3. thepaintedapron.comSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    So cute! Looks easy too, thanks so much for the how to!
    Jenna

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  4. Debby RaySeptember 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Oh, how cute they are! They looks so easy to make too...thanks for the tutorial!

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  5. RealHouseWifeOfNOVASeptember 9, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    these are adorable!!!! burlap is on sale right now at joann's too!!!! 25% I believe!

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 9, 2013 at 7:51 PM

      Woohoo! Love sales at Joanne's!! Thanks for the sweet comment.

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  6. Stan and Jody GabaraSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    I love your burlap pumpkins! So creative!!!

    Hugs,
    Jody

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  7. RitaSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    These are adorable. Visiting from Give Me the Goods.

    Rita
    www.ferrytaleshome.blogspot.com

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  8. RealHouseWifeOfNOVASeptember 10, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Just nominated you for the Liebster award! You need to go to my page to read all of the details!!
    Lauren

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 10, 2013 at 3:18 PM

      Wow! Thank you Lauren! Can't wait to learn about this... :o)-aimee

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  9. An Oasis in the DesertSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Oh my, these are just way too cute!

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  10. The Style SistersSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Great tutorial! They are soooo cute! Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday and share this post with us http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/09/welcome-to-centerpiece-wednesday-92.html
    Karin

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  11. Rhonda @ home.made.September 11, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    These are so cute - great tutorial!

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  12. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 12, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    I can't wait to make these cuties! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing your burlap pumpkins at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!

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  13. TamaraSeptember 12, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    These are so pretty AND easy. The stenciling is very unique! I really enjoyed visiting your blog. TYFS!

    Blessings to you,
    Tamara

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 13, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      Thank you Tamara! The burlap came pre-stenciled. It is a printed burlap from Walmart of all places.

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  14. Robin JohnsonSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    So cute! I love mini pumpkins. These would be so much better since you could use them over, and over again. Love it.

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  15. Patty at Home and Lifestyle DesignSeptember 12, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Gorgeous! Did you get the fleur de lis at Walmart.com or your local Walmart? I haven't seen it in my local store but will definitely check again.
    I found your blog on French Country Cottage and I am your newest follower.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 13, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Yes, I got the fluer-de-lis burlap at my local Walmart store. They sold out fast. It was only $4.99/yard! I hope your store gets it in. Thank you so much for following me! Going to go check out your blog now. :o)

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  16. Edith DUTERTRESeptember 13, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    superbe , merci du partage
    à bientôt
    edith (iris) tendresse
    je vous mets sur mon We♥it

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  17. SarahSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Can't say how much I love these! Burlap and I are best friends :)
    I am a new follower and would love if you could follow back! http://churchstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/

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  18. Shabby chic SandySeptember 13, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Great tutorial--I just love these! I think I will have to make a few. thanks!

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  19. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Totally in love with all of the interesting materials people are using nowadays to make pumpkins. Yours are so sweet! I must try my hand at it soon!


    ♥Linsey

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  20. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I love these!! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  21. Laura TurnerSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Aimee,
    I featured your tutorial this week on Inspired Sunday. You have the greatest projects! Have a nice week.

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  22. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 16, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    These came out so cute and look easy, too! Thanks for sharing the tutorial! I'm going to make some! Hugs!

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  23. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Popped over to send congrats on being featured At Make It Pretty Monday - I love burlap crafts, esp easy and quick ones like this !

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  24. Krista AasenSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I love this Aimee!! Going to make some asap!! Pinned....

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      Thank you Krista!! How'd yours turn out? Thank you for pinning too!
      :o)

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  25. Marty WaldenSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Love this, Aimee. You're one of my top 3 favorites at Home{work]} Wednesday and I'm featuring you tomorrow on my fb page!

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 19, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      Marty! Thank you so much for your comment and sweet message! So honored to have "made the grade"!! have a great weekend!-aimee

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  26. Life Between Potato and RiceSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Stunning ! love it, they looks beautiful ! great tutorial too !
    best,
    marlin

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  27. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    These are absolutely darling. Thanks for the great tutorial. Pinning!
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  28. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    I just love these!!!
    And what a great tutorial - visiting from French Country Cottage ( congratulations on your feature !!! )
    Very happily your newest follower
    Hugs from Montreal
    Suzan

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Oh my goodness! I didn't know I was featured there! How exciting! thank you for visiting and for following! I am a new blogger and this is all so amazing and fun. sending you big blogger hugs!-aimee

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  29. Laura @ duke manor farmSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    These are so sweet. You make it look so easy!:)

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 19, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Laura! I am so honored you commented! Love your blog! thank you for stopping by!-aimee PS--they are pretty easy. I like projects that can't really be messed up. :o)

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  30. susanSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    love these!! thanks so much
    one question tho, is the piece you start with actually a 12" x 24" piece folded over to make a 12" square with a fold?

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    1. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...September 19, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Correct! Thank you for the clarification. I will update my tutorial so that is clear. You are sewing the curves on a 2-ply 12 x 12 with a fold at the botton. {or I suppose you could stitch it all around.}
      Hope that helps!-aimee

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  31. Crafty Brooklyn Army WifeOctober 11, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    I love these pumpkins!! They are so stinkin' cute!! Stopping by from CraftyStaci's page and a follower. Come by my page when you have a moment: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com

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  32. Aimee at Refresh-Renew...October 11, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    Thank you Michelle for sending readers here! Let me know if there are any questions I can answer. They turn out so cute every year! Happy Fall!

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  33. THATCarolOctober 14, 2018 at 5:06 AM

    Pinterest did its magic... 5 years later and these are still absolutely adorable!!!i can't wait to make them - here I come Joann's

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  34. UnknownSeptember 4, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    Love these! I like that they are simple...I might actually be able to do this!

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