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Paper Raffia Pumpkin

November 1, 2013 by jessa 6 Comments

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Paper Raffia Pumpkin

Now that the the trick-or-treating is over and I may or may not have eaten 5 pounds of chocolate, it’s time to put away the spooky stuff and focus on celebrating autumn and Thanksgiving. Pumpkins seem to always be on my mind this time of year, but today in particular, because it was Pumpkin Day at my daughter’s kindergarten. She learned all about the pumpkin parts and the growing process. It was so much fun! So when I got home from Pumpkin Day I decided to make my own pumpkins out of paper raffia. pumpkin supplies This project is so easy, all you really need is a spool of paper raffia, 22 gauge floral wire, scissors and/or a wire cutter and glue. Of course I added glitter, but you don’t have to. Oh and candy helps too.
chunky holiday gllitter Oh and speaking of glitter… For the past few years, I’ve been partial to the fine glitter, especially Martha’s. The chunky kind was always for kindergarteners (shhh, don’t tell my daughter!) But this year I have fallen hard for the chunky glitter! I’m head-over-heels for this holiday glitter pack I found yesterday at Michaels. To make the pumpkin, take your raffia, and start wrapping it around 3 or 4 fingers (depending on the size of pumpkin you desire.) photo 5 Keep wrapping… raffia wrapping Just when you think you have enough…add more.  Then, before taking your hand out of the raffia, pull the wire through your raffia and twist it tight. photo 2-1 Oh look, I have a labrodoodle helper! labradoodle helper Fan out the raffia, with the wire holding it together hidden in the middle. If at this point you feel that your pumpkin is too spare, grab more raffia, wrap it around your fingers, repeating the process, so it’s the same size and use the wire to attach the center of your second one to the center of the first. Next, make a stem, using the same process, but only wrapping the raffia around 2 fingers. pumpkin stem Wrap it around 5 or 6 times, then start wrapping the raffia around itself. stem Tie it off and glue it into the center of the pumpkin. Now it’s time for the fun part. glitterI made a glitter paste by using Decoupage glue, both of my glitters and a few drops of water. Then I used a paint brush and haphazardly painted on the paste. So much less messier this way! I didn’t want them super glittery, just enough to be festive. pumpkinAnd it’s done! autumn table   photo 3-2   

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Filed Under: Autumn, DIY, Primary Menu, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Autumn, craft, decor, DIY, Primary Menu, Thanksgiving

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  1. diy180

    August 14, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Nothing says fall like pumpkins. This is so pretty and easy to make. I love it and going to give this a try. I would love for you to share at a linky party I am co-hosting. I hope to see you there. http://diy180site.blogspot.com/2016/07/dishing-it-and-digging-it-link-party-107.html

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  2. Kate

    August 16, 2016 at 6:25 am

    This is great! I love how simple this craft is. I also think your pup is so adorable!
    Kate | TheOrganizedDream.com

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  3. Cristina at Ava's Alphabet

    August 18, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    I love this project! And how cute is your labrodoodle assistant?!? I can’t wait to make some of these this fall. Thanks for sharing at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. Hope you are having a great week.

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  4. annie

    September 17, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    I have no idea how how I found your blog and this charming little project! The wonders of Pinterest. Thank you for your creative inspiration!

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  5. Flora

    October 26, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    So cute. How many can you make from one spool?

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    • Jessa Plant

      October 26, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      It would depend on how big your spool is I suppose. For the spool I had, I made two with some raffia left over.

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