Ribbon Wrapped No-Carve Pumpkin

Hi all!  I'm excited to kick off the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween series with a super simple project.  Here's an idea that anyone with a glue gun, some ribbon and a pumpkin can easily make.

Gather your supplies (ribbon, hot glue, scissors and a craft pumpkin - real pumpkins are okay, to use) and glue strips of ribbon all the way around your pumpkin.  I used all sizes, patterns and textures for mine.

See, super simple and easy and the best part.....NO MESS!!!! 

I just went with the flow and when finished, I tied a bright green burlap ribbon to the stem!

I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy project.  You can try this idea on any size pumpkin and in any direction.  Go horizontal, diagonal, create a basket weave pattern - go for it and be creative!  If you create this or any of the ideas from the Handmade Halloween series, make sure you use the hashtag #13DOHH2015 - I'd love to see what you make!  Also, check back tomorrow for another fun handmade halloween project!

{13 Days of Handmade Halloween} Fairy Glam Pumpkin Tutorial

Hey party peeps!  This is Tonya Coleman from Soiree Event Design and I'm so excited to share with you my DIY tutorial on making a Fairy Glam Pumpkin just in time for your "non-spooky" Halloween decor! This is particularly great for those with young girls who simply don't want a scary Halloween party or decor in your house. Check out how I made this fabulous Fairy GLAM Pumpkin for under $10!

Here's what you'll need:
$2 mini fairy wings (Halo Heaven) $3 green glitter pumpkin (Target…Dollar Spot section) $1 tiara (Dollar Tree...comes in a pack of 4) $7 1 pack of clear rhinestone stickers (Michaels…60% off in the Halloween section) Glue gun (already own) scissors (already own) misc. decorative items to style your pumpkin when it's finished (already own: charger plate, rosette table linen, rhinestone flowers)

Directions:
Step 1: Detach the pink comb from the tiara and discard it. It's so simple to do. It just pops right off.

Step 2: Using the glue gun, attach your tiara on the top center of the pumpkin.

Step 3: Cut the strings from the back of the wings.

Step 4: Place a good amount of hot glue on the front green middle patch on the wings and attach them to the center of the back of the pumpkin. Be sure to have the pattern on the wings facing the from of the pumpkin so you can see the pretty glittery designs on the wings when you are facing the front of the pumpkin.

Step 5: Embellish your pumpkin with rhinestone stickers.

Step 6: Style your pumpkin in your Halloween party design or dining table. Here I placed my pumpkin on a dark green glass flora charger plate then placed these fabulous rhinestone flower clips all around the base of the pumpkin. How gorgeous does it all look displayed on this light green rosette table linen!

I hope you will try this budget friendly DIY tutorial on how to make a Fairy Glam Pumpkin just in time for your Halloween decor this year. For more of my party inspiration be sure to hop over to my blog, Soiree Event Design for LOTS more eye candy!

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