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October 6, 2014

Chalkboard Clock Pumpkin

Never before have I more strongly agreed with the phrase, “there’s nothing new under the sun”. I mean, have you SEEN Pinterest?

Don’t get me wrong, when I’m not feeling like a big ol’ slug who knows deep down that she will NEVER end up making those ‘1,000 Healthy Crockpot Recipes’, I really do like Pinterest. But, sometimes it seems like there is just no way I can ever come up with a fresh idea.

So, when I was invited to participate in a ’30 Minute Pumpkin Challenge’ with the amazing Clinton Kelly (Yes THE Clinton Kelly of ‘The Chew’ and ‘What Not to Wear’ fame!) I did my best Bart Simpson ‘DOH’ because I knew that I had already created my most favorite pumpkin ever and was quite certain I wasn’t going to be able to top it.

Or so I thought…

Chalkboard-clock-pumpkin atthepicketfence.com

 

Because you know that other phrase, ‘No need to reinvent the wheel’? Well, I totally love that one! But, even though there isn’t a need to completely reinvent the wheel, it doesn’t mean we can’t improve upon it, right?

My challenge was to only use things that I currently had in my home and I have no shortage of foam pumpkins and chalkboard paint.

chalkboard pumpkin atthepicketfence.com

I cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin just large enough to fit my hand through.

chalkboard pumpkin clock1

And drilled a small hole in the middle.

chalkboard pumpkin clock2

I dug out an extra set of clock parts from my craft stash.

chalkboard pumpkin clock parts

And then I put the clock ‘inards’ (that’s totally a technical clock making term by the way!) inside the pumpkin with the little pointy tip thingy (again, totally technical here!) pushed through the hole drilled in the front.

chalkboard pumpkin clock3

The hands were added.

chalkboard pumpkin clock4

And since it IS a chalkboard pumpkin, numbers were written on with chalk. I went with Roman numerals because for some reason I think they seem more spooky/halloween-y.

chalkboard pumpkin clock from atthepicketfence.com

I’m thinking this pumpkin is more suited to the Adams Family than Cinderella.

chalkboard clock pumpkin atthepicketfence.com

 

But, either way, when that clock strikes ‘Boo’ you know you’re in for howling good time! 😉

Head on over and visit Clinton Kelly to see all of the other awesome pumpkins created for the ’30 Minute Pumpkin Challenge’!

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13 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts Tagged With: chalkboard, Chalkboard Paint, pumpkin, pumpkin crafts, pumpkins

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  1. Michael Wurm, Jr. says

    October 6, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    What a fab idea! I love anything involving chalkboard paint! Ha! Cute, cute!

    xo Michael

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  2. martina says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    cute cute cute…I love it!!

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  3. Thistle says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Love your fun pumpkin! Super clever idea!

    Have a great day rock star!
    karianne

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  4. Lisa @ Lisas Creative Designs says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Really cute idea! They are painting everything with chalkboard paint these days. Love it!

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  5. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    How fun! A working clock even! Love it! It was fun participating in this challenge with you! 😉

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  6. TidyMom says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    what a fun idea and I LOVE the BOO! at midnight!!

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  7. Beth@HomeStoriesAtoZ says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Super cute! My boys would love this.

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  8. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    What a great idea with the clock hands! Love it 😉

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  9. JP says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Your creativity rocks, Vanessa,never underestimate the power of your design skills!
    JP

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  10. Jessica says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    This is adorable!. I may get my nerve up and try making this. Wish me luck. I have tons of chalkboard paint so that’s a start!

    As always, great job Vanessa! Super cute idea.

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  11. Judy says

    October 7, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    That’s a super cute idea. I love anything that’s a chalkboard.

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  12. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    Love, love it Vanessa!…Too cool that you were asked to do the challenge!!!…now I agree, Adams family for sure!

    Reply
  13. Barbara says

    September 27, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    What a clever idea! Love seeing what you DIYers can dream up! I let you develop the ideas then I can make lots of your projects! Keep up the good work (and share it!)

    Reply

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