Autumn is the time for falling leaves and cozy sweaters... made into pumpkins!
I may not have the fairy godmother touch, turning pumpkins into whimsical carriages... but I can turn a sweater into a pumpkin with a wave of my magic scissors and a few other crafty thing...
Here is how you can work magic on an old sweater too...
I was surprised how EASY and fun this project was...
I have seen these charming wooly pumpkins on many blog and pinterest... and was captivated by them!
Here is my spin on ...
SWEATER PUMPKINS
*old sweaters
sissors
string or rubber bands
wired paper twine
pencil
pencil
felt
hot glue
hot glue
*I found neutral colored sweaters at Goodwill ... took them home and washed and air dried them.
Cut the sleeves off of the sweaters. I tried to judge how long I wanted my pumpkin to be, added 3 inches and cut the sleeves accordingly.
Turn the sleeve inside out and tie the cut edge together.
Turn the sleeve right side out and stuff with fiberfill , leaving about 2 inches at the top. Tie off top with string.
Wind the wired paper twine tightly around the base of the pumpkin, continuing upward to make the stem.
When you feel you have the right size stem, clip the wired paper twine.
Cut off any excess cuff that is above the twine. I really like the look of a fuzzy, chenille-type top!
Cut a 10 inch length of wired paper twine and wrap the center of the twine around the base of the pumpkin one time.
Wrap the twine around the pencil to make curly tendrils.
Cut out a free form leaf from felt ( I washed and dried my felt first to give it texture) and hot glue to the pumpkin.
Make several and display!
My niece Kelley calls me her "Fairy Godmother" so...
BIBBIDI BIBBIDI BOO...
I'm tucking a trio of pumpkins into her college care package!
Don't forget to join me toningt for ...
TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS
Come share and show off your creativity!!!
Link goes live at 8:00 pm.... hope to see you then!
Those are the most adorable pumpkins ever!! I love them :) especially the white. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pumpkins, Yvonne. Cozy ones too! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love how these turned out Yvonne! I want to give it a try and what a great way to make use of an old sweater that can't be used to keep me warm any more! Love the white look especially!
ReplyDeleteThese really are adorable Yvonne. Thanks for sharing the how to's.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, and when there aren't many pumpkins to be had these are a perfect substitute. I have a beautiful, genuine Aran sweater my lovely Daddy brought back from Ireland when I was a wee child. I still have the sweater, way too small now, so this will be perfect to make something for my favourite season of all! Thank you! Deborah C♥
ReplyDeleteHow perfectly creative and whimsical. I love it...is there anything you can't make??? Or do??? Happy Wednesday, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne these are so precious...I love them! I am sure your niece will be thrilled to find them in her care package...you are a wonderful Fairy Godmother!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I love the way you made the stems; what a great idea! Your vignette is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Love the leaves on the sweater pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteThey're darling! Now I will have a use for the wired twine I have had forever! will be making some of these soon, thank you for a great tutorial,
ReplyDeletexo, Andrea
Absolutely adorable!! Makes we want to go through my old sweaters! ;)
ReplyDeleteYvonne you are just genius with these fab ideas. I have not seen these and they are so Autumn Cozy!!
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Karena
2012 Artists Series
You flat-out AMAZE ME.
ReplyDeleteAnd omg you take the best pictures EVER.
I have neat stuff but can never seem to make it look great like you do gosh I love your blog, Yvonne!
Love your take on the sweater pumpkins, they look amazing.
Pumpkin Perfection... ~!
ReplyDeleteI have come to expect no less from You and I am never disappointed.
truly stunning and I am inspired to give these a try.
Yvonne, I LOVE these and can't wait to make a few!! I see a trip to Goodwill in my future!
ReplyDeleteI hate to sound dumb, but you said to "turn right side out and stuff", what did you stuff yours with in order for them to maintain their shape?
They're beautiful!!
Great question Susan, I use fiberfill... I'll make that correction. Thanks!
DeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo in love with your white, cuddly pumpkins...this is such a clever idea! Now since I love my white hand knitted sweater too much to cut up, I will have to make a trip to the Salvation Army to hunt for sweaters. Thanks for this crafty idea! Linda mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteMy first thought when I saw this post was "I love them and I'll read the instructions, but I'd never be able to make them" as we both know that I'm craft impaired. However...you made it seem possible. Your instructions are clear and I think just maybe...I might pull this off! My daughter is coming home on Sunday for 9 days. I think we will try this project. Where can I find the wired twine?
ReplyDeleteI found the twine at AC Moore. I would think you could probably find the twine at any craft store, Sue! Have fun making them!
DeleteThis is so cool! Thanks for the tutorial. These could be any color, but I love your white ones.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable Yvonne! I love the white vignette you made with all the sweater pumpkins! Such a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! And I love how easy these are to assemble. You have them displayed so lovely as well. =) Have a fabulous Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI love these pumpkins. The white pumpkins are just perfect with your decor. Especially next year when your family room will be transformed into a dream come true. I love visiting you and will be attending your party later.
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Betty
They are so cute and so easy to do. Thanks Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable and PERFECT for my coffee table! I will have to find some old sweaters. I wish you were MY fairy Godmother:) Your istructions are so good, Maybe I can actually do this:) Please keep praying; my back is not better.......XOXO
ReplyDeleteLOVE these Yvonne!!! Just pinned them!
ReplyDeleteThose look like my sweaters:-) These are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. Love the sweater material. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the texture of the sweater pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, they are darling. Maybe even I could make them. Thanks bunches, Olive
ReplyDeleteWow-I made velvet pumpkins this year but I adore these warm white ones-definitely on my to do list for next fall-they look cozy!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love these! They turned out wonderfully. Is it really that easy?
ReplyDeleteToo cute!! Never knew they were that easy.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gee
Yvonne..oh my goodness...these are magnificent...Now I need to go to the thrift stores to hunt down some sweaters!!....
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable Yvonne! I love them in white! Thanks for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! You are so creative, and your photos are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by the party and my ETSY shop oxox
Linsey
So cute! And easy. The stem is what makes it all work.
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Adorable...now I've got to make one...or two...or three!
ReplyDeleteThese are darling and thanks for showing us how to do them.
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful Yvonne! I love anything wrapped in a white cable knit sweater. Will have to try next year:)! Have a graet day,
ReplyDeletejen
These pumpkins are full of white magic :) I like the choice of the sweaters. Thank you for the inspiration. Enjoy a beautiful season!
ReplyDeleteI love these pumpkins! They are so great and seem like something I could make. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are Adorable! Thank You for Sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a Wonderful Weekend!
Love your sweater pumpkins and there's no doubt I will be finding to some old sweaters to convert. Thanks for the terrific idea.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, thanks for the tutorial. I've been considering making some of these, but haven't found the sweaters I want. Love the idea of using the wired twine. I need to look for that too.
ReplyDeleteYours are darling, and I like the neutral colors..........Sarah
It's amysing ! it's a marvellous idea!
ReplyDeleteThese really are fabulous! I would love to try to make some! Happy Fall!
ReplyDeleteI think they would also be pretty in golds, browns, orange & burgandy. The white is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your "cozy" pumpkins, Yvonne! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteLove your "cozy" pumpkins, Yvonne! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThese pumpkins look adorable & cozy ;))
ReplyDeleteThese pumpkins are adorable! And I love how easy your tutorial is to follow! I hope it is ok that I featured this project on my blog today in a post about my "dream" holiday decor. Please head over to check it out and let me know what you think!
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Love this Yvonne! So cozy!
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable and you maker it sound easy enough that I could do it!!! I will have to look for a sweater or 3!!! Thanks for the great tutorial!!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteSuch an EASY toot! Thank you for sharing....I pinned it, too!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love them! Bought an orange sweater at Goodwill today; washing it right now. Can't wait to try making one!!!
ReplyDeleteI am having trouble finding the paper twist wire. Went to Michaels and Hobby Lobby but the stuff I bought is too hard to wrap around the stem. . . .help! Can you tell me where you got yours or what gauge it is?
ReplyDeleteI found it at Michael's and it is pretty stiff...and is in a coil. I helps to spin the pumpkin and not the wire I think....wrapping it around as you go.
DeleteHi Ann, I don't think my wired paper twist was anything special. You just may need a little help from a stronger hand.
ReplyDeleteDear Yvonne - You are not only brilliant but you are an answer to prayer! I have these sleeves off a blouse (mine are velvet) and I was just wondering today how I could make them into a pumpkin. I didn't even think of tying one end off and turning it inside out before gathering up the other end. I am pinning your tutorial and can't way to get some time to try this! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patti
I've been making orange chenille pumpkins, but just can't manage to cut any white blankets:) I <3 your sweater pumpkins! I think I can di-sect them just fine:) Pinned
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I have a thing for sweaters and things made from sweaters. I'll have to make these for sure. Thanks for a great tutorial! I'd love to share this on my blog!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth @ Real Inspired
Went out immediately and found sweaters at goodwill. Started these today. I love them! But mine are having trouble standing up. What did I do wrong?? Also for those looking I found the wired paper twine at Michael's in the floral section.
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