Wired Pumpkins

No -- this doesn’t mean my pumpkins have had too much coffee (like most of US!!)


They are literally WIRED!!


I’ve been trying to use things in unexpected ways -- to make pretty autumn seasonal decorations {for free in particular!}…this where the inspiration led me:


….from this spool of wire picked up at the flea market (junk area):


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…to these yummy pumpkins:


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All it took was some cutters & some pliers along with some muscle (& a gouge out of my thumb!) …


…a twist of wire here, a wrap-around of wire there & you end up with:


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I made a few & scattered them around the homestead --


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Some other autumn images from around the house:


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Chat soon -


NORTHERN COTTAGE


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28 comments:

  1. Wow - Wired Pumpkins. Great idea! I've tried making things with wire but have not had this kind of success. Also - great photos. Glad I'm a Follower!

    Have a great day,
    Zuzu

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  2. Cuteness in the extreme! I also love your wire basket with the mason jars and jute binding. Just fabulous!
    Thanks for sharing...
    peace.

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  3. wow - these pumpkins are great!

    I have to say - Pumpkins are my favorite things about fall - and to see them D.I.Y. - makes them all the more FUN to me!

    Thanks for stopping by today - I've enjoyed reading your blog!

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  4. Great ideas here ... thank you for being so generous and sharing your tips with all of us ... I'm going to make wire pumpkins!!

    xo
    Jill

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  5. Love that idea! COuld you put a candle in it?

    Thanks for joining our party!
    Linda
    http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com

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  6. Loove your awesome wire pumpkins!!! Thanks for coming by for a visit and signing up to follow me:) Hope you have a fun week!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. Thanks for stopping by! Love your comments and YOUR blog! Those pumpkins are just wonderful!

    Cheers!
    Jill

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  8. Those are adorable! And from the looks of your pics, you have LOTS of great stuff to be found in your casa. Show us more!!!
    Anne

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  9. Love these little pumpkins. So creative! That #97 is pretty great too!

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  10. I love this idea! These are awesome! I have seen wired pumpkins in stores, but I didn't figure I could make one myself. You are so creative!

    Jane

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  11. Cute rustic pumpkins. I have primitive "junk" in my tv room.

    Glad I found your blog... I am a new follower.

    Stop by and visit me anytime, but I have a Pumpkin Head Box giveaway happening this week ;)

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  12. Major cuteness! Love them!

    Happy Met Monday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  13. Cute wired pumpkins - love that title. I have some wire, I think I'll try it this weekend. Thanks for the idea.

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  14. Great idea! I'm not real good with wire!!!

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  15. Love the photos. You did such a great job. That was pure inspiration in the way you used the wire. Awesome! ~ Yaya

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  16. This is so cool! And it's such an up to date decoration. I am loving this creative idea. Thank you!

    Happy Met Monday!

    http://www.mooreminutes.com/2009/10/walls-wrapped-in-charm.html

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  17. Those are so cute! I'm really glad I followed you over here from Tara's blog :)

    Off to read more of your posts.....

    rue

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  18. Just happened on your blog today!! DAAARLING!!!

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  19. These are great!!! They look perfect in your beautiful display. I also love how you used the burlap webbing in your wire basket!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

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  20. These are so cute... love the rustic feel of them.

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  21. Talk about creativity! Those are perfection. Beautiful, beautiful. Your homestead looks lovely all dressed up for Fall! :)

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  22. Really cool idea, no problems with keeping the dust and critters off your pumpkin displays. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

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  23. Very creative idea! Thanks for sharing.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  24. Love the pumpkins and all of your other wiry metal 'junk'. It looks fabulous! I love the item the old jars are in.

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  25. Very interesting use of wire! The pumpkins are very cute!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  26. I'm so excited for a pretty weekend day! I purchased a handle for my spray cans at Home Depot the other day! I'd much rather do visiting with you though and share.

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  27. I love, love love your blog!!!
    I just became a follower and will definitely be back!!

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  28. Wired pumpkins are so easy to make!!! I only made one myself, which is not the norm for me. In face I walk by my wired pumpkin everyday asking myself, "why don't I make several smaller ones or even a large one!"

    Your blog is lovely. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment on my "copper wired pumpkin". ~Carrie

    http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/2010/10/copper-wired-pumpkin.html

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