Saturday, October 29, 2011

Clemson Jack O'Lantern

I've been MIA for a while because school has had me super busy the past two weeks.  But I was able to get a lot done today.  I have some neat projects to share with you soon, but I wanted to share this project with you first since Halloween is Monday.

My husband and I have gotten a pumpkin the past few years and carved a tiger paw in it.  This year after seeing the fake, carve-able pumpkins in the craft stores and in blog land, I decided we would try to carve a fake pumpkin. 

First, I bought a fake pumpkin at Michaels.  (It was 50% off!)  I spray painted the front of the pumpkin purple and painted over the spray paint with purple glitter.  I used my Silhouette and re-positional vinyl to create a tiger paw.  My husband used a craft knife to carve the design into the pumpkin.  (He had to be extra careful when he carved around the skinny, mini pieces!)  I popped some dollar store LED tea lights in the pumpkin, and then we admired our handy work! 


I love that I can keep this and use it again next year.  And every year I can can come up with a new design to create a Clemson Tiger jack o'lantern collection.  Go Tigers! :)

3 comments:

  1. Hi, Bethany

    I love your pumpkin. It looks great! By the way, I have been MIA all last week too, because my little girl was sick, but I wanted to tell you I received the Hope sign and I just love it. Thank you so much and ever time I look at it I'll think of you. Thank you again. Have a great week.

    Vanessa

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a terrific looking. The technique you used on the pumpkin is fabulous. Thank you so much for playing along with Speedy the Cat's Challenge this week. It is a joy to visit and see what you made for us.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Carve the designs in to pumpkin.It look so different and wonderful.I really impress by this different designs.


    125cc scooters

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to leave an awesome comment! :)