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October 21, 2012

Sparkles make everything better! Spiderweb Blinged Out Pumpkin!

I’m of the philosophy everything looks better with a little bling.
I am a Southern gal after all, and we “really” love our bling!
I think we all can agree that a little sparkle makes the world a better place.
Having a bummer of a day…add sparkles!
Haven’t had a chance to wash your hair all week…add sparkles!
Experiencing some PMS water weight gain…yep…add sparkles!
Sparkles make everything better, including cheap Dollar Tree pumpkins.
Those sad little orange foam pumpkins with the line running around their middles, are so much happier with glitter and sequins on them!
Just get yourself a pumpkin, orange glitter blast from Krylon, glue, a toothpick…and of course some sequins! Oh and don’t forget a really good movie for the two hours it will take you to hand apply the sparkles!
But it will be so worth it when you end up with a spiderweb blinged out pumpkin like this.
Doesn’t this pumpkin look so happy and well…sparkly!
Did you see my other fun Krylon project, my Creepy Crawly Canvas?
If not head over and check it out!
Wishing you a sparkly day! 
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  1. Dawn says

    October 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Darling, I shared it on my FB page for others to enjoy too:)

    Reply
  2. Katie @ Creatively Living says

    October 20, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Love it! I just posted last night on “glammed” up pumpkins! I think I’m going to have to go back and include yours!

    Have a great weekend!
    –Katie

    Reply
  3. It's All Connected says

    October 20, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Sparkles make everything better! Except, maybe not weight gain. You don’t really want to draw attention to that! lol ` Maureen

    Reply
  4. Julie redheadcandecorate.com says

    October 20, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    So cute and fun…love sequins Heather! Looks cute up against the spider webs 🙂 Sequins make everything better in my book 🙂 Have a great weekend! ~ Julie

    Reply
  5. Gypsea says

    October 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Your pumpkin is super cute but I would never have the patience to spend 2 hours decorating it, whew!

    Reply
  6. Anne says

    October 20, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Wow Heather that is the prettiest pumpkin I have ever seen!!! I am a girl that loves some bling!You did a great job!
    xx
    Anne

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  7. Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says

    October 20, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    That is a really fun way to detail a pumpkin! Love it!

    Reply
  8. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    love this!!! the canvas is perfect too!! Happy Saturday!! 😉 Bonnie

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  9. Debra @ Common Ground says

    October 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Glitter Blast, oh gosh, I LOVE this!!!

    Reply
  10. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    October 20, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Wow this pumpkin looks awesome! I really like how it turned out!

    Reply
  11. 20 North Ora says

    October 21, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Really blingy and cute pumpkin. Looks so much better!!

    Judy

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  12. Becca says

    October 21, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    LOL … love the PMS excuse, Heather! I’ll use any excuse in the book to add bling! I love the pumpkin … and, the Halloween vignette is beautiful! I hope you all are having a stress-free move this weekend … you’ll love Georgia!

    Reply
  13. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    October 21, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    I simply must agree…. Sparkles and rust are two of my favorite tools 🙂

    Reply
  14. Debbiedoo's says

    October 21, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Yes indeed Heather she sure does look pretty!

    Reply
  15. The Magical Christmas Wreath Company says

    October 21, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Love those sparkles Heather, very cute.

    Reply
  16. Laura @ Our Prairie Home says

    October 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    LOL! Love it! Even two hours of sequining is totally worth it!

    Reply
  17. Kaaren says

    October 21, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Another great idea for adding to the holiday. Fall has to be my favorite of all the seasons. Thanks for sharing such a great idea.

    Reply
  18. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 21, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Heather!! Now THIS is how you do Halloween! Cutest thing ever!
    xo Heidi

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  19. Judy says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Sparkles really do make everything better. Super cute! You are always so clever.

    Reply
  20. Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    It’s adorable Heather! Love your Halloween vignette, and the canvas too.

    Reply

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