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October 5, 2013

5 Pumpkins 5 Ways ~ Burlap Pumpkin Basket

 

Welcome to our final installment of FIVE PUMPKINS 5 WAYS! We’re so thrilled to welcome  Melissa, of Daisy Mae Belle, who is sharing our final pumpkin in the series with us today, a Burlap Pumpkin Candy Basket!  Take it away Melissa….

Burlap Pumpkin Candy Basket and a Pumpkin Party

I am so THRILLED to be here At The Picket Fence today!

Heather and Vanessa are both so super sweet and creative! I’m so thankful that they’ve let me join in on their pumpkin fun! My name is Melissa and, I share my home and DIY projects over at:

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Let’s start this pumpkin fun!

DIY Burlap Pumpkin Candy Basket from Daisy Mae Belle

Now don’t get me wrong…I have nothing against the traditional plastic candy gathering pumpkins. I carried one myself for years, and it served its purpose well; helping me to collect more than my fair share of candy each Halloween.
But, like most of the creative world, I LOVE burlap!

SO, if you’re tired of the traditional plastic candy gathering pumpkins, this is just the project for you!

 

halloween decorations

Supplies:

orange burlap ribbon
black burlap
green burlap ribbon
basket
hot glue
scissors

Halloween decorations

Hot glue the orange burlap to the basket.

{Start by only gluing the top.}

Halloween decorations

Pull the burlap tight and glue the end of the burlap down.

{If you’ve only glued to the top, you can make the burlap fit the shape of the basket before you glue the end down.}

Halloween decorations

Cut out the face, and hot glue it in place.

burlap pumpkins

Now you’re ready to collect candy in style! 🙂

Life to the full!

Melissa

A big thanks to Melissa for sharing this darling pumpkin craft with us! Have you been following along with us all week? If not here’s a recap of four fun pumpkin projects!  

Four Fun Pumpkin Ideas from At The Picket Fence

DIY Pumpkin Clock, White and Gold Decoupage Pumpkins, Feathered Owl Pumpkin and 5 Minute Sticker Pumpkin

We hope you’ll join us Monday, with your favorite pumpkin project,  for our Pumpkin Party!! See you then!

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14 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Burlap, Crafts, Guest Posts, Tutorials Tagged With: burlap, burlap projects, fall, fall crafts, Halloween, pumpkin crafts, pumpkins

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  1. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    October 5, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    This is adorable! I would have never thought to wrap a basket like that. Can’t wait to make it.

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  2. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    October 5, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Oh how cute it this! Love all the burlap, perfect for fall!

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  3. Lucy says

    October 5, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Such a cute idea…xo

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  4. Thistle says

    October 5, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    What a cute idea! I love anything burlap….especially if it’s orange with a smiley face! You go Melissa! Can’t wait until the Monday linky party!

    Happy day!
    karianne

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  5. Tanya says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    So excited to see Melissa sharing her talent here today! I love this idea, looking forward to the link party too 🙂 xo

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  6. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Cute & easy to do! The kiddos would love that.

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  7. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    This is so cute!! Pinning! 🙂

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  8. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you ladies for letting me share today! I am going to have to make one of those owl pumpkins! Too cute! Life to the full! Melissa

    Reply
  9. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Oh man that is super cute Melissa! What a great little craft. So happy too. Just like you 🙂 Happy Fall and Halloween season.

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  10. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 5, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    So very cute Heather!…Love all your pumpkins!!!…

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  11. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    October 5, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    This is such a great idea! I have so many things I could do this with 🙂

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  12. Laura @ Finding Home says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love it – super cute! I love anything Melissa does!

    Reply
  13. Kimberly Sneed says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    These are SO CUTE Melissa! I need to get some orange burlap STAT! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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