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October 7, 2013

It’s a Pumpkin Linky Party!

Boy, we are bound and determined to squeeze every last ounce out of our love for pumpkins and this wonderful season called Fall!

That’s why from October 1 ~ October 5th we shared with you 5 Pumpkins 5 Ways and we hope it inspired you to think outside of the box when it comes to decorating pumpkins.

Five unique pumpkin ideas from www.atthepicketfence.com

On Day 1 Vanessa showed how to make this DIY Pumpkin Clock

clock-face-on-fake-pumpkin from atthepicketfence.com

 On Day 2 Heather shared these White and Gold Decoupage Pumpkins

white and gold decoupage pumpkins

On Day 3 Vanessa shared this ‘hoot’ of an Owl Pumpkin.

feathered owl pumpkin craft from atthepicketfence.com

 On Day 4 Heather showed how to make this easy 5 Minute Sticker Pumpkin.

five minute sticker pumpkin

And on Day 5 we welcomed Melissa from Daisy Mae Belle  who showed how to make this adorable 

Burlap Pumpkin Treat Basket.

DIY Burlap Pumpkin Candy Basket from Daisy Mae Belle

And now it’s YOUR turn to join in the pumpkin fun!!

We want to see any and all pumpkin projects, crafts, recipes you have so that we can feel that we have done our duty by this glorious gourd!

Leave us a link to your pumpkin post(s) and enjoy being inspired by all of the other fabulous projects you see here. We’ll be sharing some of our favorites all week long on Facebook and be sure to come back next week to check out the Features from the party!

And, as always, thank you so much for meeting us here today At the Picket Fence,

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  1. laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    I share your LOVE for pumpkins…all 5 are adorable! I linked up my super easy…and kind of silly “sweater pumpkin” 🙂 Thanks!! Laurel

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  2. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    What a FUN party! I’m looking forward to seeing all of the pumpkin ideas! Life to the full! Melissa

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  3. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Love the pumpkin ideas! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  4. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Thanks for such a fun party idea, I look forward to seeing what everyone’s been making! Happy October:@)

    Reply
  5. Thistle says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Love all the pumpkin inspiration and so happy to be partying with you today!

    Happy day to you sweet friends!
    karianne

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  6. Julia@SouthernColor says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for hosting!! I loved seeing all of the pumpkins last week and can’t wait to see more fun ideas this week!

    Reply
  7. FABBY says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Thank you so much for this great pumpkin party and I’m so happy I could finally join with my Fall mantel! Have a pretty week.
    FABBY

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  8. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I just adore all your pumpkin creations!!!! Thanks for all the Pin-spiration! 🙂 Linda

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I loved following your great pumpkins series!…Happy to join the party…Have a wonderful week Heather and Vanessa!!

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  10. Lori Lehman says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you for hosting this fun party!! What great ideas everyone has!! Have a wonderful day, Lori

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  11. Heather says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks for hosting the fun pumpkin par-tay ladies!!!

    Reply
  12. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Oh love pumpkin anything! Thanks for the party girls!

    Reply
  13. sarah says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks for the linky party. Love the idea!
    Sarah

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  14. Dining Delight says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Love all the crafts and ideas for decorating with pumpkins found here! While mine is not your typical “craft”, I do think you have to be somewhat “crafty” (or is it “crazy”)to host a sit-down dinner for ten …with pumpkin bowls of course! Thanks for hosting this fabulous party – I LOVE pumpkins!

    DD

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  15. Tammy says

    October 10, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Thank you for hosting such a fun party so nice to party At a Picket Fence again!!! Xo Tammy

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  16. FABBY says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Thank you so much again for the great Big Pumpkin party!!!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  17. Linda says

    October 13, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Thanks, girls, for the pumpkin party. It was fun browsing. Linda

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  18. Chelsey says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    This is awesome! I’m actually spending the month of October doing a special called “13 Days of Pumpkin” so I have quite a few pumpkin posts. 😛 Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  19. jamesjhonson says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I love that pumpkin. This i great idea for party. Sometims we have not option for enjoy the party with pumpkins. so it’s a great job.

    Printed Pencils

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