Top Menu

Fall Tablescape with Transformed Pumpkins

ugly jack-o-lanterns transformed into pretty ones - table decor

Last week while looking for things to decorate my mantel, the first things that appeared were these ugly pumpkins.
I bought these pumpkins long time ago, it was an after season sale, that's why I have three of those monstrosities.
Two plastic ones that the kids used to collect candy completed the infamous set.
plastic jack-o-lanterns transformed with fabric and Mod-Podge

Ready to give them a new life I began by taking off the light on each, placing regular packing tape over their faces, and using Mod Podge for long pieces of fabric to be decoupaged all around them. And that's it.
Fabric and Mod-Podge give ugly pumpkins a stylish look

Some extra details and they were ready to take center stage at the table. :)
yellow polka dot pumpkin on white cake platter - pinecones and striped runner


orange and yellow table decor for fall

I cut all around this fabric design and then glued it to the pumpkin.  There were some open spaces, the color just blends in.
brown Paisley fabric design on pumpkin

The new transformed pumpkins...
dining table with striped runner, candlesticks, yellow and orange dinnerware and pumpkins

Earth tone napkin rings...

white cloth napkins on yellow plate with brown napkin ring

A runner made of place mats, and painted pine cones set the tone for this my fall tablescape.

Mahogany table with runner centerpiece - fall leaves, yellow and orange dishes

If you have some of those still lurking in your basement, give them a new chance. ;)
decoupaged pumpkins serving as centerpiece on fall tablescape

I also covered the plastic ones. You can see them decorating my Fall porch right HERE.

orange and white little pumpkins with plastic decoupage fabric pumpkin - red mum plant




51 comments :

  1. Wow! What a transformation! I think there may be hope for some of my nasty plastic orange pumpkins after all! :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a gorgeous transformation! I love the fabric that you chose. I wish I could come over for a dinner party and eat at that beautiful table. :) Megan

    ReplyDelete
  3. What a great idea! Way to use what you had- love it.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hi,
    My project is almost like yours. But I will show b4 Halloween as I am busy packing for a long vacation in Singapore and The Philippines.

    Greetings from a chilly and windy Stockholm,
    /CC

    ReplyDelete
  5. Such cute pumpkins! I love the fabrics that you chose!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Love your idea, turned out perfect. Such a transformation from the old ugly to the new beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Your pumpkins look fantastic! I love the fabrics ... they've helped to create a beautiful Fall tablescape!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Those look awesome! I have some ones I'm starting to paint that are purple! I got them on clearance last year. lol Maybe I should fabric them??

    ReplyDelete
  9. Love your pumpkins, especially the paisley print!! Thanks for sharing, surely I have one of those old plastic pumpkins.

    ReplyDelete
  10. They are just adorable. Aren't you talented! Lovely table-scape. Deb

    ReplyDelete
  11. Super clever, I love them, you are so smart. Makes a fabulous tablescape. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  12. What an amazing transformation...and lovely photography. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Love your table centerpiece...seasonal reception themes and color palettes. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  14. I would have never thought to do this...it's brilliant. I love the polka dots!

    ReplyDelete
  15. This is so creative! I love the fabric you chose. This inspires me to try another modge podge project. Thank you sharing! It's beautiful!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. The pumpkin transformations are fantastic -- love your different fabrics!

    ReplyDelete
  17. The pumpkins are beautiful! What a great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Amazing transformation! Your pumpkins look fantastic and your tablescape is beautiful.

    Dee

    ReplyDelete
  19. WOW! fantastic idea, loving it, thanks. have been wondering about decorating for fall or not, or just waiting until Thanksgiving, not a big fan of fall decor, but this will make it interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Looks great! Such a clever idea!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Well, I love those pumpkins! They are so cute. I am going to make some with mine. Lovin that paisley one and the orange and white. Happy fall to you ! ~~Blessings, Annabell :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Now thats some "Crafty" business! Paisley is my favorite:) This is certainly festive!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Such a great idea - I think I have some of those in my basement, too! Love the custom look!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Beautiful table and transformation on the pumpkins!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Your tablescape is so pretty. Great job on the pumpkins!

    Linking from Debbidoos,
    Ricki Jill

    ReplyDelete
  26. Great job on the pumpkins! Your table looks great with them!

    ReplyDelete
  27. This is so wild because I just came from my storage area and saw a couple of those very same pumpkins hanging out in a bin! I pretty much KNOW I'm never going to use them "as is" ever again, and you have presented a great way to breathe new life into them. Just in the nick of time before they got a toss into the Goodwill pile! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  28. Very Cute!! I love the scrolly looking one!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Great idea and they look so festive on your table!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Beautiful inspiration! Thank you fro sharing your project at Potpourri Friday!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Wow lovely work, it looks so beautiful, I must really have some pumpkins now :-) have a great Day

    ReplyDelete
  32. Wow! They turned out great! Beautiful redo!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Wow!!! Now that's a lovely pumpkin redo! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  34. What a beautiful transformation! Who would think those pretty pumpkins where the orange funny faced ones.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Hi Christina
    that´s a great job :)
    and do not miss THE

    B
    L
    O
    G
    P
    A
    R
    T
    Y

    it is FUN :)
    WELCOME
    HÃ¥kan ( The Roseman)

    ReplyDelete
  36. Oh Love what you did with the pumpkins Cristina! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  37. Wow, I love how you rescued junk that no one would care for and gave it new life as something to be admired and copied on Thanksgiving tables around the country! What a great craft, even little kids can participate. Love the fabric you chose, too!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Looks like we're both on a mission to rid the world of ugly plastic pumpkins - love yours!
    Kelly

    ReplyDelete
  39. Your pumpkins are awesome! Thanks for the inspiration I will be having a pumpkin transformation party here now! Visiting from Savy Southern Style.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Super cute and what a great way to use those old pumpkins!

    ReplyDelete
  41. That's pretty amazing!! You would never guess what they were before -- lovely job!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Oh so pretty, Cristina! Great redo! Love the entire table setting!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Super cute pumpkins. I couldn't find any plain faux pumpkins this year, only jack o lanterns. I didn't even think about covering them.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Popped over from The Inspired Room and have to say this is a wonderful idea!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Time to go find ugly plastic pumpkins on clearance! What a great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Great idea - love using the polka dot fabric for a happy look ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  47. Gorgeous Pumpkins! Love what you created!♥
    Aniko from www.placeofmytaste.com

    ReplyDelete
  48. Cristina - I love these so much that I am featuring you this evening at the Get Your DIY On Challenge! Hope you can make it back to share a burlap project! (goes live at 7pm EST).
    ~Krista

    ReplyDelete
  49. Gorgeous! I am so doing this with some pumpkins this year!! I've got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow evening that links to your tutorial:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-plastic-pumpkins-made-pretty-with-fabric/2014/08/27/
    --Anne

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, they truly make my day!

Copyright © Remodelando la Casa. Designed by OddThemes