- Paper Mache Pumpkin (the one I used is about 6 inches across)
- Tissue paper (I used 2 sheets, 12x12)
- Mod Podge
On one of my recent Michaels trips, I discovered packs of Recollections printed tissue papers in the scrapbook paper aisle. They were $1.99 for a pack of 5 regular price.
For this project, I chose the script paper. This is a good project to do if you’re in a bad mood. Not saying that I was, just saying. Why? Because you get to scrunch and tear stuff! Tear all four edges of your papers first. Then:
Wad, scrunch, ball up your paper. Unwad, then tear into smaller pieces:
Apply Mod Podge ( I used Matte Finish) to the back of your paper pieces, then apply your paper to the pumpkin. Since tissue paper is thin you don’t want to oversaturate but it’s also very forgiving and gets in the creases of the pumpkin unlike stiffer paper would.
I was conscious but not OCD about making sure the script was all going the same way.
In some spots, paper got layered making things more opaque, and in others it didn’t and I liked the effect of some of the naked pumpkin showing through.
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Mod Podg'ing a pumpkin rocks...I don't think that's a word but I'm going with it anyways. I picked up some pumpkins at the dollar store and covered them with fabric using Mod Podge!
This turned out so pretty!
Love your podged punpkin Carol, x
Cute, Carol! I love how it turned out! I would be OCD about NOT paying attention to the direction of the script, too. ;)
those are adorable! I can see that I need to visit the dollar store soon!
Gorgeous!!!
I have never mod podged anything in my life - you make me want to try it badly, lol
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I love this! I have been wanting to Modpodge some pumpkins. After seeing your gorgeous pumpkin, I need to get busy. So pretty. Thanks for sharing the great tutorial. :)
I knew I picked up that dollar store pumpkin for something! Love it.
I got some really cool tissue paper in the bag from a shopping trip recently and saved it to do this exact thing. Can't wait to do it now! Yours look great!
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