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It’s time for another monthly Creative Craft hop, this month we have 1o crafters sharing some fun crafts. Thanks to Sara, Birdz of a Feather for being our sweet host each month. The bottom of my page, I will share each participant’s link to their craft.
If you are coming over from Jenna, The Painted Apron welcome!
When it comes to changing your Fall decorations year after year, it can get expensive unless you revamp the decorations you already have. That’s what I do when I want to change my home decor. So, this Fall season instead of going out and buying all new pumpkins I am painting them to fit my new color scheme. For my craft today I am sharing how I painted a faux terracotta pumpkin. They are so pretty and such a muted color of orange.
How to Create a Faux Terracotta Pumpkin
If you want to know how to paint a faux terracotta pumpkin keep on reading!
I started with a ceramic pumpkin; you can use any type of pumpkin to get the look of terracotta.
You first want to make a texture paint to apply to your pumpkin. I used baking soda and the color paint you want your pumpkin to be.
Texture Paint
Pour the amount of paint you need in a container, add baking soda until the paint mixture is a little thicker than a cake batter.
Apply the Paint
When painting the paint mixture on your pumpkin use a chip brush, go up and down your pumpkin with your chip brush.
We move to the next step when the paint is almost dry, not dry thoroughly. You want the paint to be tacky.
This might sound crazy and messy, but it works. Take some flour out of your pantry and sprinkle it all over your pumpkin.
With your hand, rub the flour on your pumpkin.
Take a soft bristle brush and softly sweep off the flour.
Paint the Stem of Your Pumpkin
Paint your stem the color of your choice. I am using burnt umber by Apple Barrel for my stems.
Let the paint dry until tacky, add flour, rub it in and then dust it off.
Seal Your Pumpkin
To keep the flour from coming off you will have to seal it. I don’t want a shiny sheen to my pumpkin, so I used Valspar frosting spray paint. When spray painting stay as far as you can when spraying the paint to avoid over spraying and removing the flour.
And that’s how you create a terracotta pumpkin look alike.
Now let’s go and check out the other crafter’s craft. Next up, Sara, Birdz of a Feather I can’t wait to see what she has created for us.
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂