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Pumpkins from scrubbing pads – a repurpose

Pumpkins from scrubbing pads – a repurpose

While at the grocery store yet again the other day…


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I spotted packages of 3 ‘would be’ pumpkins.


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Would be” because they weren’t pumpkins yet, they were copper scrubbing pads for pots & pans.


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They had a higher purpose…Fall decor at MSH.


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I resisted buying 10 packs & settled on 2.


How to make Pumpkins from Scrubbing Pads


Less then an hour after being struck with the idea, I had 6 shiny little pumpkins lined up in a row.


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Darling sitting in a tiny urn, with some vintage books or anywhere you need a sparkly touch of fall.


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Would be cute on top of a present or tucked in with a loaf of pumpkin bread too.


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If your pots & pans can wait too, here is how to make pumpkins from scrubbing pads:


Materials


  • a package or more of copper scrubbing pads – get yours here.

  • bits of thin sticks

  • scraps of felt

  • twine

  • wire

  • glue

  • a thin paint brush

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Steps


  • open & fluff up the pads

  • glue a stick to the center of the pad

  • glue twine around base of the stick ( optional )

  • wrap site around the end of the think paint brush to create a curly vine

  • remove curled wire from the brush end

  • bend in half, put around the stick/stem and twist

  • cut 2 felt leaves with pinking shears

  • glue leaves to pumpkin

  • let dry

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I love a repurpose, up cycle or recycle, don’t you?


If you like this fall repurpose project you will like this one and this one too! Have a look…


What is your favorite repurpose, up cycle or recycle that you have made or seen?


** Kelly **


linking up at Rustic & Refined


Original article and pictures take mysoulfulhome.com site

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