Blooming Pumpkin
Fall has finally arrived and I have been busy decorating
and gathering ideas for all things Fall!
Today I am joining a group of very talented ladies
for our monthly Creative Craft Hop
Thank you Donna for being our great hostess!
Welcome friends, readers, and visitors from Modern on Monticello
I have a serious passion for pumpkins
and decided to make a flowering pumpkin canvas
to hang on the front door
Sunflowers, polka dots and a pumpkin!
I started with a 16″ x 20″ artist’s canvas, faux sunflowers and leaves
Paint the canvas black with paint or gesso
Squirt it directly on the canvas and then use a big paint brush
to spread it evenly over the canvas surface and edges
Use orange and yellow paint and a fat brush to paint the pumpkin
Load your brush with both orange and yellow
The colors will combine as you make large “C” strokes
Continue to add “C” and backwards “C” strokes
across the canvas to form a pumpkin
You can see a more detailed pumpkin painting tutorial here
After the paint dried
I began “filling” the pumpkin with sunflowers and leaves
using a glue gun
A little messy, but I knew I it would be covered up as I went along
I used silicone finger protectors while gluing
and highly recommend getting some
they are available here
Once the pumpkin and flowers were done
I painted big white polka dots around it
Then I painted white checks on the canvas edges with a flat square brush
And this blooming pumpkin is ready to brighten any space!
Next up on the hop is Purple Hues and Me
You can visit all my crafty friends on the links below
Coppery Stemware Refresh in 3 Simple Steps from Cecelia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Halloween Ceramic Book Makeovers from Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife
How to Use Paper Leaves in Fall Decor from Carol @ Blue Sky at Home
DIY Fall Olive Wreath from Terrie @Decorate & More with Tip
Easy DIY Fall Ribbon Wreath from Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Blooming Pumpkin from Jenna @ The Painted Apron
Decorative Chenille Trim Ribbon Pumpkin from Gail @ Purple Hues and Me
Thank you so much for your visit!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
What’s for Dinner / Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch /Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts
Crafty Creators / Full Plate Thursday /Thursday Favorite Things
Comments
48 Responses to “Blooming Pumpkin”Trackbacks
Check out what others are saying...-
[…] Blooming Pumpkin door hanger tutorial here […]
RSS - Posts
That looks so lovely and perfect for the entrance.
Thank you Angie 🌻
Sunflowers and pumpkins are two of my favorite things Jenna! I love your blooming pumpkin canvas and the 3D effect from your faux sunflowers you added. Happy Thursday ♥
Thanks Mary, I love pumpkins and sunflowers too, they make everything so happy 🙂
That’s beautiful! I love how you did a 3D effect! It’s perfect! There’s just something about sunflowers and pumpkins! Your picture is gorgeous!
I made a 3D canvas for my soon-to-be daughter in love’s Bridal Shower. It was a canvas-sign to show where the shower was at. I loved how it came out.
Happy Thursday!
Thanks so much Nancy! I’d love to see your Bridal Shower canvas, you should post about it!
I just might when all the wedding festivities are completed!
How clever to combine the painted pumpkin with 3D silk flowers!
Thank you Carole, I love the way it turned out 🙂
Jenna, I love pumpkins and sunflowers. You combined the two perfectly to create your 3D canvas. It is very striking on your front door and a lovely welcome to autumn! 🌻🧡
Thank you Pam, sunflowers instantly brighten any space they’re in!
How pretty! I want painting lessons from you, how you painted the pumpkin is incredible. Love the door hanger Jenna!
Thanks so much Terrie 🌻 It’s finally starting to feel like Fall!
I love using a pumpkin as a vase!
Thanks Dorothy 🌻
You are so creative and talented, Jenna! I love the 3D effect the sunflowers give to your painted pumpkin! Just fabulous!
Thanks Gail, you can never have too many pumpkins!
VERY cute! Thanks for the pumpkin painting tutorial also. Quite creative to glue the sunflowers and leaves on the canvas…I would have never thought of that. I am coming over to visit from “Purple Hues and Me” blog.
Thanks so much for stopping by Gayle, I had fun creating my blooming pumpkin!
This is so fun, festive and fallish! I love that you put it on the back of the door. A wonderful spot!
Thank you Jeanie, I love the way it turned out!
Jenna, your blooming pumpkin is so pretty and I love the way the sunflowers create added dimension! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecelia, it was a fun project 🙂
That is absolutely darling Jenna! I love the black background, and your polka dots and check are the perfect finishing touches! You continue to amaze me with your creativity and talent! Thanks for inspiring me yet again!
Thanks so much Barbara, it was a fun project and I love the way it turned out 🙂
I love the 3D aspect! I wish I had known about finger protectors when I was a classroom teacher.
Thank you Linda 🙂 The finger protectors are a game changer!
Jenna, your 3-D pumpkin painting is gorgeous! It looks so pretty hanging in your entry. I love both pumpkins and sunflowers so much. I am so excited for fall to arrive. Happy Thursday, sweet friend!
Thank you Shannon! Pumpkins and sunflowers are two of my favorite things too~ I hope your weather has finally cooled off, it’s beginning to feel like fall in the mornings here. Have a great weekend!
Love the dimensional effect your artwork, Jenna!
Thank you Rita! Happy weekend!
Talented, talented and yet more talented!
Thank you Mary, so kind…
Very pretty Jenna. With your talents, you can create anything. Love the 3D effect.
Thank you so much! 🌻
Beautiful project and very inspiring to try one of my own. Thanks for joining the hop again this month.
Thanks so much Donna!
Oh my gosh Jenna. I saw that first picture and thought that those sunflowers looked so real! What a fabulous idea you had and the painting looks amazing. I love the black background with the white polka dots. Your entryway looks beautiful and what a great tip about the finger protectors – I’m definitely ordering some. Happy Monday!
Thanks Kim, I love the way it turned out 🌻 You will love the finger protectors, they work great!
This is so cute. I love the combo of the paint & the faux flowers! It’s great hopping with you. Pinned!
Niki | Life as a LEO WIfe
Thank you Niki, I love the way it turned out!
Jenna, I love this pumpkin painting you made. It’s perfect for fall and Halloween. Thanks for the tutorial on how to make this.
Thank you so much!
Love this, I’m featuring you this week when the next To Grandma’s house we go link party starts – thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you! See you then!
Jenna, I love your beautiful painting! Nothing says fall like pumpkins and sunflowers! I am glad to share your post at this week’s Tuesday Turn About. Thank you for sharing!
Oh thank you so much! See you then~