Thursday, November 10, 2011

Die Cut Pumpkin Centerpiece


We have a fun challenge at Joan's Gardens this week and I have created another centerpiece using dies.   The products used are Spellbinders Classic Scallop Oval and Scallop Circle dies for the pumpkins.  The leaves on the pumpkins and scattered around the bottom of the pumpkins were die cut using the Cheery Lynn "SM Leaves" (D133 and D134).  The vine on the pumpkins was die cut using the Marianne Designs "Garden Branch" (LR0151).  The doily under the centerpiece was die cut using the Cheery Lynn "Mega Italian Flourish" doily (DL159).





In this picture you can see the leaves around the candle and pumpkins better.  They were die cut using mustard card stock and sponged with different colors of Distress Inks.

To create the pumpkins, I die cut 15 Spellbinders Circles for the small pumpkin and 15 Ovals for the taller pumpkin. You can die cut any amount you want, according to how full you want the pumpkins.   Each circle and oval was folded in half and creased with a bone folder.  To build the pumpkin I used "Yes" Glue.  This is a thick paste glue and holds the pumpkin together really well.  I used an old "icing" knife to spread glue on one side of the folded pumpkin then added another folded piece adding glue to the top of that one, etc.

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It was easier to divide the stacks into 3 attaching 5 pieces, then going back and attaching the three together.  The nice thing about using YES Glue is that it is thick and will slide easily so you can match up the scallops as you attach each one.  You need to be sure and keep the sections separated after you have all of them attached to form a pumpkin. I forgot to mention that I cut off one scallop from the folded piece, on the bottom of the pumpkin so it would be flat to help it stand up.   In this picture you can see a little brown stem I had cut to place in the center at the top of the pumpkin.  The little candle is scented "pumpkin" and is in a little clear holder.  A piece of design paper was die cut using the Cheery Lynn "Anastasia border" (B136).  It was wrapped around the candle and attached together with a small glue dot.

The pumpkins and candle were attached to the doily with glue dots.  The leaves were attached with a small amount of YES Glue.  I worked on my Teflon Craft Mat so the doily would not stick to anything.  Once it was dry I could move it.

It was a lot of fun creating these cute little pumpkins for another centerpiece in my home.  I hope I gave you another idea for using dies for our challenge at Joan's Gardens.  I hope you will join us.  We love to see all your creative ideas. 
As you know, all the products I use can be purchased from Joan's Gardens.  Have you checked out all the "Autumn" products Joan is featuring this week.  Some items are very limited but there is a great variety to choose from.

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19 comments:

Carolyn King said...

These are fabulous! love how cool they look. I am gonna have to try it!!!

mitch1066 said...

Wow thats lovely!!

Winnie and Patty said...

Selma--these pumpkins and leaves are make such a cute center piece for the Thanksgiving table!!! I hope to get to try these this weekend. TFS!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Totally amazing!

Janett said...

These are Awesome

Unknown said...

Like this alot got to try this out
thank for showing
and how it made

jhonblack said...

Heather, this is FANTASTIC! I really love that scene you built, the DP, and all of the FABULOUS paper-piecing!logo design

Sheila - Ginger said...

WOWEE! This is fabulous Selma!

Love Sheila xx

Mary G. said...

WOW! How beautiful!!!!

Colleen said...

Selma,
Wow there is no end to your imagination and how you see paper. These are beautiful. I hope I can get to my idea this week.

Joan Fricker said...

This is adorable Selma. I love it.
You are so creative!!!
Joan
www.atjoansgardens.com

Carla S. said...

Fabulous project, Selma! I love these pumpkins! I'll definitely have to give this a try!

Cat Tidwell said...

wowza!! LOVE this Selma! Love all of your creations, you are so very ingenious!

Sadie said...

This is so pretty Selma! What a pretty and creative idea! It goes together so nicely.

Sherry Kushibab said...

Way toooo cute - I am certainly going to have to play now and make one. So fun looking. TFS

Donna said...

These are just adorable, Selma! Great Thanksgiving display!

Judi said...

Selma, your work is so creative and amazing. I bow down to you.

AKiteFlier said...

Selma this is spectacular! What a great centerpiece - I just LOVE it. You are so clever and talented - just two of the things I love about you! ROCK ON woman!

ileana-carmen said...

Beautiful idea. I like it and I am gonna to try it.

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