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The Great White Pumpkin

Ever since I saw the pumpkins made from clothes dryer venting hose, I have wanted to make one.  It just so happened that we had some leftover vent hose in the basement, and while I was down there yesterday, I cut off a piece, taped the ends together with masking tape, and spray painted it white.  I let it dry over night.  This morning I brought it up and finished it.  This project is another freebie, because I had everything needed to complete it.
I wrapped a piece of cardboard tube from wrapping paper with jute string for the stem.  Then all I had to do was stick the little sprig of orange and green in beside the stem, tie a piece of rust raffia on it, and it was done!

This is a simple project, and only takes a few minutes.
Once complete, I changed the coffee table vignette to include it. I placed everything in a consignment store tray I bought several years ago.  I was already using the acorns and flower arrangement on the coffee table.
I am so happy with the way it turned out!  


If you haven't tried to make a pumpkin like this, you should!  


Hope you enjoyed seeing this quick and easy project.  Give it a try!

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  1. DeniseOctober 2, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Oh My!That is so beautiful.You just paint over the tape? Those flowers make it even look more perfect.Love it.Denise

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  2. sweet violetsOctober 2, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    That is soooooo cute!!! You did a nice job, love everything on the tray.

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  3. Liz @ Quirky VistasOctober 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Absolutely adorable! Isn't "free" just the best?! You really turned this into quite a centerpiece!
    Liz

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  4. Petie@inspirednesting.comOctober 2, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Cute pumpkin! I love the stem covered in jute...great idea! It's amazing what can be created out of household items. Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog.

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  5. Blessed SerendipityOctober 3, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Your pumpkin is adorable. I love that you already had everything you needed to make it. Enjoy your fall decorating and crafting.

    Danielle

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  6. Sweet Cottage DreamsOctober 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Now who would have thought? Your pumpkin turned out so cute!!!!!

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  7. Pat@Back Porch MusingsOctober 3, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    That is so cute! I hadn't seen these before.

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  8. Teresa@magazineyourhomeOctober 3, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Who would have thought! That is so creative, I'll have to try it!

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  9. bjOctober 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    This is just as cute as it can be. If I had a dryer hose lying around, I sure would be making me one of these....love it.

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  10. LisaOctober 4, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Hi, found your blog from Kristen's Creations. I just love this pumpkin its a great idea? Thanks for sharing it.
    I am new follower, I hope you don't mind.
    Lisa

    Ps.. I live in Tennessee so we are neighbors. Waving to you down there in Georgia.

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 6, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Kathy,
    Thanks for sharing this cute white pumpkin at my party. Come by on Monday and grab my starfish featured button for your blog (it's under my header).

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. DiannOctober 8, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    That turned out so cute! Love it. Thank you for joining TTF. Have a great day.

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