tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post5122429207066634328..comments2024-03-27T14:02:33.609-04:00Comments on StoneGable: POSH VELVET PUMPKIN TUTORIALYvonne @ StoneGablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-71888397977276445482013-09-12T11:54:42.853-04:002013-09-12T11:54:42.853-04:00Thanks Yvonne......I made the 2 1/2 hour trip to t...Thanks Yvonne......I made the 2 1/2 hour trip to the nearest Joanne's yesterday and picked up a package! Gathered some acorn caps from the yard and going to try those tiny jewels! (I had seen some comments from others about how hard the styrofoam beads were to manage, so wanted to make sure I got the right ones!!)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293676913343564411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-48237031612659257842013-09-06T20:37:13.629-04:002013-09-06T20:37:13.629-04:00The poly filler are plastic beads. The poly filler are plastic beads. Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-24758377066541131232013-09-06T17:22:27.903-04:002013-09-06T17:22:27.903-04:00Yvonne, are the poly filler beads the light fluffy...Yvonne, are the poly filler beads the light fluffy ones or the heavier plastic looking ones? Thank you so much for this tutorial; I have just ordered some silk velvet, as I'm certain no one around here has it! We live 45 minutes from civilization and 2 hours from the closest Michael's!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293676913343564411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-20128578884850613642012-10-13T18:30:21.952-04:002012-10-13T18:30:21.952-04:00Nice tut I am going to try making these adorable p...Nice tut I am going to try making these adorable pumpkins!Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072175456185500751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-35541252984100731802012-10-05T12:34:54.934-04:002012-10-05T12:34:54.934-04:00Um again... LOVE THESE. You have the most ingeniou...Um again... LOVE THESE. You have the most ingenious ideas.Jess @ Spool and Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341203376695615577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-48260654066120184892012-10-04T14:20:22.289-04:002012-10-04T14:20:22.289-04:00Love this. I have been looking for a economical w...Love this. I have been looking for a economical way to make these things. The antique store was selling them for $45 a piece and I knew they couldn't be that hard to make. I think they stuffed them with gold coins or something. Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-29235542115982016302012-09-26T17:45:56.629-04:002012-09-26T17:45:56.629-04:00I saw this tutorial on your sidebar....I admired t...I saw this tutorial on your sidebar....I admired the pumpkins from last season....I saved the pumpkin stems and they all rotted...so what is the secret to drying them?....Thanks Yvonne...your pumpkins are gorgeous....My sister just bought some Plush Pumpkins and gave them to me as a "just because" gift...would love to make some...Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-54932766485242439582012-09-26T15:03:33.288-04:002012-09-26T15:03:33.288-04:00Hi Yvonne...I just saw these in a gift store near ...Hi Yvonne...I just saw these in a gift store near me and they wanted $24.95 for just the small ones (about the size of my fist.) Then the larger ones, grapefruit size, they were asking $32.95. I inspected them pretty well and they we made exactly like your! These are beautiful...I think yours are even prettier. Thank you for the tutorial and tip on cutting a deal to get the pumpkins stems. This is a great post.Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023629832665991534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-59486804614029362812012-03-24T12:00:02.835-04:002012-03-24T12:00:02.835-04:00Adorable!Adorable!lithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879844199511708320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-14054272287747304382011-11-20T21:39:26.280-05:002011-11-20T21:39:26.280-05:00Love, love Yvonne...thanks so much for sharing!!!Love, love Yvonne...thanks so much for sharing!!!Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-5774725520380873092011-11-20T15:46:30.229-05:002011-11-20T15:46:30.229-05:00I wondered how the stems were attached to the pump...I wondered how the stems were attached to the pumpkin! I've seen some for sale that didn't look all that great- guess they need your tutorial! LOL Yours are so pretty, Yvonne! :-) SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-17496878817270020482011-11-20T12:16:04.503-05:002011-11-20T12:16:04.503-05:00Such a cute idea!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
-...Such a cute idea!<br /><br />Have a blessed Thanksgiving.<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-82082938992608511982011-11-20T05:39:58.132-05:002011-11-20T05:39:58.132-05:00Yvonne, I just came across posh pumpkins at a reta...Yvonne, I just came across posh pumpkins at a retail store yesterday, so you can imagine my delight when I saw that you posted instructions to make them. I have the stems, and saving this idea for next fall.Debbie@Mountain Breathshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781863964426326793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-49119687198948397472011-11-19T23:40:21.624-05:002011-11-19T23:40:21.624-05:00You make it look so easy! Definitely will have to ...You make it look so easy! Definitely will have to give pumpkin-making a try...<br /><br />Hugs,<br />PamPam Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973778341639952003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-87434346067452449302011-11-19T22:37:15.026-05:002011-11-19T22:37:15.026-05:00What a great tutorial! These are just gorgeous! Th...What a great tutorial! These are just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162513189227788677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-60025558718934166332011-11-19T22:06:28.143-05:002011-11-19T22:06:28.143-05:00Thank for sharing this.. I wasn't impressed wi...Thank for sharing this.. I wasn't impressed with the fiberfill either.. but the beads.. now why didn't i think of that! I love the idea of the doll needle.. Thanks so much!! Happy Thanksgivings.xo marlisMarlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-46054381738068436522011-11-19T21:18:40.523-05:002011-11-19T21:18:40.523-05:00To answer some questions:
I did not use any sealan...To answer some questions:<br />I did not use any sealant on the pumpkin stems.<br />Poly bead fill is used to fill stuffed animals and dolls. I found this at AC Moore. The E-6000 should be easy to find at any craft store.<br />YvonneYvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-20765910307701885532011-11-19T21:08:22.755-05:002011-11-19T21:08:22.755-05:00Wow! What a sophisticated addition to any setting...Wow! What a sophisticated addition to any setting. You've done a great job providing a simple to follow tutorial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-74476626393150362382011-11-19T20:45:59.304-05:002011-11-19T20:45:59.304-05:00Hi Yvonne, Where do you get the poly beads and the...Hi Yvonne, Where do you get the poly beads and the adhesive? Are they in stores or online? Your pumpkins look great. I have been saving the stems of my fall pumpkins to do some posh pumpkins...the mini pumpkin stems will not come off with out a fight!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-90230527284224046682011-11-19T20:42:50.872-05:002011-11-19T20:42:50.872-05:00Yvonne, I have two posh pumpkins that I purchased....Yvonne, I have two posh pumpkins that I purchased. Would love to have more, so thank you for the tutorial. I'll need to find some stems. Thanks for the hint! <br />Happy Thanksgiving! ~ sarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-68195520131605778632011-11-19T20:22:23.284-05:002011-11-19T20:22:23.284-05:00Yvonne, these are lovely and I think I could make ...Yvonne, these are lovely and I think I could make one with your great instructions! Do you spray the stem with any kind of sealant?Anita Rowe Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00774808153237824189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-89735282464172018502011-11-19T19:41:28.344-05:002011-11-19T19:41:28.344-05:00I love those pumpkins and I always said to myself....I love those pumpkins and I always said to myself...I wonder how she makes them and bingo here is the wonderful tutorial! I will make them in a few colors next year! Thanks so much. Happy Thanksgiving.<br />Come on over for a piece of pumpkin bread pudding. FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-19003287024272492762011-11-19T17:54:05.374-05:002011-11-19T17:54:05.374-05:00Great tutorial Yvonne, Thanks for the share, I'...Great tutorial Yvonne, Thanks for the share, I'm book marking it for next year, lord willing! Love the idea and the best tutorial I have seen yet! Thanks so much and have a wonderful and Blessed happy Thanksgiving! Hugs MarilouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175847527595328447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-17928848800366628812011-11-19T17:42:26.836-05:002011-11-19T17:42:26.836-05:00Thank you so much, Yvonne! I have been wanting to...Thank you so much, Yvonne! I have been wanting to make some of these. I have never worked with poly beads before but will try and find them here. AND, I have never heard of E-6000 glue but it looks like a marvelous product. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-67614116296215756412011-11-19T16:38:12.975-05:002011-11-19T16:38:12.975-05:00Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make one....Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make one.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806996867183622096noreply@blogger.com