Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Velvet Pumpkins- The Easy NO SEW Version

Hi My Friends,

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!

I have shared before how I make VELVET PUMPKINS from Thrift Store Prom Dresses.




Now I want to share  another version that's even easier!


To start you will need one or more of these


View Carvable Foam Pumpkins, 4.5 in.
 Hollow carve-able type Styrofoam pumpkins from Dollar Tree.


For me, these pumpkins are ready for a second time around!


They were painted before, but they still looked too much like plain Styrofoam.






So it's time for a  do- over!


I still have SO much pink velvet left over...I'm going to use that!


Remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.






Remove the stem. With a dull knife, poke the hole till it's the size of a nickel.







Cut your fabric to about a 20'' circle.



Put your Styrofoam Pumpkin in center of circle.



Use the knife to tuck fabric into opening.



No GLUE needed.






These pumpkins are nice and firm.





Use a glue gun to attach stem.


I like to use real ones.


Wasn't that easy?


You can make a lot of pumpkins with one dress :)








Pumpkins don't have to be orange-












Tell me the truth....You may have a Bridesmaid dress in your closet!


Or maybe you can check with your Mom.


I love sharing with you - Please leave a comment and say hello!

xo Lisa S




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72 comments:

  1. CherylSeptember 11, 2019 at 9:19 AM

    I had to laugh at your comment at the end.....I do have a velvet bride's maid's dress in my closet from 1966. It will now become pumpkins! :-)

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 11, 2019 at 2:34 PM

      Cheryl
      That's awesome! You will be able to make beautiful pumpkins that you will enjoy much more than a dress in the closet. Thanks for sharing with me.
      Xo Lisa S

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  2. Cap CreationsSeptember 24, 2019 at 5:24 PM

    They look great! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 2:49 PM

      So nice to meet you, Cap Creations!
      Thank you so much for visiting, You are welcome back anytime. xo Lisa S

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  3. NaomiSeptember 24, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    I LOVE these! They look SO easy and that' right up my alley! I'm gonna go velvet hunting right away!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 2:52 PM

      Thanks Naomi! Yes, these are so easy. Happy hunting for the velvet- blue and burgundy is my favorite.
      xo Lisa S

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  4. Veronica LeeSeptember 24, 2019 at 9:29 PM

    Awww! These are so cute! And so easy to make too! Thank you!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 2:55 PM

      Thanks Veronica Lee! I loved your sweet comment-
      Thanks for stopping by-
      xo Lisa S

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  5. JennSeptember 25, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    Super super cute and easy! I love velvet pumpkins, especially in unexpected colors!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM

      Jenn
      Thank you so much! These are so easy- I'm so glad you visited today!
      xo Lisa S

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  6. CathySeptember 25, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    These are so pretty! And look pretty easy to make. I'll have to pick up some pumpkins next time I'm at the Dollar Tree. Thanks for sharing!

    I'm visiting from the link up at Wonderful Wednesdays.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 3:09 PM

      Cathy
      I'm so glad you came over to visit! These pumpkins are so easy you will be very pleased how well they turn out. The Styrofoam shape gives them great pleats.
      Please visit again!
      xo Lisa S

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  7. www.busylifestylegal.comSeptember 26, 2019 at 7:46 AM

    I love these. Thanks for showing us how easy to make. I think I have some old velvet I could use. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 3:03 PM

      Thank you so much!
      I'm so glad I could share my pumpkins with you.
      xo Lisa S

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  8. Jennifer WiseSeptember 26, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    I LOVE how easy these are! I love the look of velvet pumpkins but they always look like too much work. These are perfect. Pinning! :)
    #creativeinspirationslinky

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

      Jennifer
      Thank you! You are right, the velvet can be tricky.
      These are so simple and still have the beautiful pleats.
      Thank you for hosting. xo Lisa S

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  9. Chas' Crazy CreationsSeptember 26, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing with To Grandma's House We Go, I'll be featuring you next week!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 26, 2019 at 2:59 PM

      Chas
      I respect your opinion so much :) Thank you so much.I am thrilled to be featured. See you then.
      xo Lisa S

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  10. mireilleSeptember 27, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    That is very neat! And so classy and pretty!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  11. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor.comSeptember 27, 2019 at 11:20 AM

    These are beautiful, Lisa! I love the colors and texture you chose!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 10:53 AM

      Thanks Kristi!
      The thick fabrics are a great way to hide the Styrofoam.
      xo Lisa S

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  12. Sheltie TimesSeptember 27, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    What a fun project.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 10:55 AM

      Thanks!
      What a sweet Sheltie-
      Thanks for visiting, xo Lisa S

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  13. Sandi MagleSeptember 28, 2019 at 5:40 PM

    Great project, and easy with no major tools and a little glue!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 10:56 AM

      Sandi
      I love an easy project! So nice to have you visit-
      xo Lisa S

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  14. Sylvia Graceforagypsy.comSeptember 28, 2019 at 8:11 PM

    Your velvet pumpkins are gorgeous! Great tutorial! Thanks for linking up at the #GatheringofFriendsLinkParty 7

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 10:58 AM

      Sylvia
      You are so kind! Thanks-
      Thank you for hosting, I enjoy sharing at your parties.
      xo Lisa S

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  15. Alice VSeptember 28, 2019 at 11:28 PM

    This is a great idea to make those boring orange pumpkins look so much better. THanks for sharing it with us at #OMHGWW

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 1:11 PM

      Alice
      I agree. I'm not a big fan of orange. These were so easy to change. Thanks for hosting. xo Lisa S

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  16. My thrift store addictionSeptember 29, 2019 at 6:52 PM

    You had me at pink velvet, Lisa! Thanks for sharing your pretty pumpkins at Vintage Charm--pinned!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 1:15 PM

      Oh you are so sweet. There is something special about pink velvet. Every little girls' dream- big girls too!
      xo Lisa S

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  17. Linda @ Life and LindaSeptember 30, 2019 at 2:09 PM

    So very pretty Lisa. I love velvet pumpkins. You have made them easily with no sewing. Thanks for sharing at "Love Your Creativity." Have a lovely week.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 1:16 PM

      Thank you Linda!
      I'm so glad you stopped by. I appreciate you so much.
      Thank you for hosting. xo Lisa S

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  18. Unique creations by AnitaSeptember 30, 2019 at 7:29 PM

    What great colours. Love it.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 1:19 PM

      Anita
      So glad you stopped by! I'm on the look out for velvet.
      xo Lisa S

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  19. BridieOctober 1, 2019 at 4:31 AM

    Fantastic idea, thanks for sharing.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 1:21 PM

      Thank you so much. I'm so glad you stopped by-
      xo Lisa S

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  20. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 1, 2019 at 6:56 AM

    They look great and I like how easy they are!! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 2 for All Things Halloween. Shared.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 3, 2019 at 1:28 PM

      Dee
      I love easy projects too, and these can't go wrong.
      Thank you so much for hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  21. Joanne October 1, 2019 at 1:59 PM

    Those look fantastic and sound so easy to make! Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Happy Fall party. Pinned.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:24 PM

      Thanks Mom of 3,
      They are so easy-and fool proof.
      You are welcome ;) Thank you for hosting. I love seeing all the Fall creations.
      xo Lisa S

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  22. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsOctober 1, 2019 at 7:13 PM

    Great idea! Now I want to make some with some flannel scraps from my fabric stash. Thanks for posting the how-to.

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  23. Amber Lyon FergusonOctober 1, 2019 at 8:49 PM

    I am digging in my fabric stash this weekend for extra velvet! Great post. Thanks for sharing at TFT!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you so much, Amber!
      I appreciate your sweet comment
      xo Lisa S

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  24. Mary K.October 2, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    Easiest version ever, thank you Lisa!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:29 PM

      Mary
      You are so welcome!Thank you for visiting.
      xo Lisa S

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  25. Irmelin PalmgrenOctober 2, 2019 at 5:42 AM

    So beautiful pumpkins. I love the pink color! Thanks for joining us this month at WeLove2Create. Hugs from DT-Irmelin

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:31 PM

      Irmelin
      It's nice to meet you! Thank you so much.
      I am pleased to get to join you.
      xo Lisa S

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  26. Sum of their StoriesOctober 2, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    Gorgeous! I recently looked out a velvet bridesmaids dress that my mum had worn in the 60's, it's a beautiful vibrant pink. I'm going to try to adjust it to fit my daughter but if I have no luck then I know now what I'll do with it!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:35 PM

      Julie
      The dress sounds amazing. I hope it works for your daughter. Just keep looking I would keep the dress.
      My daughter was pink, pink, everything pink!
      Have a great week- xo Lisa S

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  27. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 3, 2019 at 12:30 PM

    Genius / ingenious as always. So perfect for so many reasons. Featuring when my link party opens up tonight!

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  28. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueOctober 3, 2019 at 6:16 PM

    How clever Lisa and it doesn't get much better than pretty pink velvet pumpkins. So shabby... I love them!
    Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow and Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring your easy no-sew pumpkins at tonight's party and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:39 PM

      Kerryanne
      Thank you! I appreciate you so much.
      They are so pretty in pink. Thank you for hosting, your parties are always so gorgeous.
      xo Lisa S

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  29. Julie @ My Wee AbodeOctober 3, 2019 at 9:12 PM

    What an easy way to create velvet pumpkins, Lisa! Great tutorial and great idea!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:42 PM

      Julie
      Thank you so much! I love an easy fool proof project once in a while. Have a great week. xo Lisa S

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  30. Teresa BOctober 4, 2019 at 8:27 AM

    I love this idea! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 5, 2019 at 12:43 PM

      Teresa
      You are so welcome. I appreciate you hosting and thanks for the pin.
      xo Lisa S

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  31. LynetteOctober 5, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    These are so pretty!

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  32. TerryOctober 6, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    Thank you for sharing with the DT from We Love To Create, lovely pumpkins wow Hugs TErry xxx (DT)
    https://welove2create.blogspot.com/

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 5:06 PM

      Terry
      It's nice to meet you! Thanks for the visit.
      Stop by again, xo Lisa S

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  33. April J HarrisOctober 7, 2019 at 10:57 AM

    I can sew, but not that well, so this kind of craft always makes me so happy! Your Velvet Pumpkins look beauutiful, Lisa. Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m featuring this post at the party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a lovely week!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 5:12 PM

      April
      It's always a pleasure to have you visit. Thank you for hosting. I love an easy project and these are fool-proof.
      Have a great week- xo Lisa S

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  34. TamaraOctober 7, 2019 at 6:12 PM

    I have featured your post this week on the Farm Fresh Tuesday Blog Hop! Swing by and grab your badge, and thanks so much for sharing! This is awesome and I can't wait to make some for myself as soon as I find some velvet at the thrift store! :-)

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 5:15 PM

      Tamara
      That's awesome! Thank you for the feature :)
      It's fun to hunt for velvet in the wild! I hope you find some beautiful colors. Have a wonderful week- I appreciate the visit- xo Lisa S

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  35. Jodie FitzOctober 8, 2019 at 5:39 AM

    LOVE THESE PUMPKINS! So simple, but so elegant. Thanks for sharing at last week's RTT Party. You have been featured this week. Can't wait to see what you have to share with us this week. xo
    https://www.jodiefitz.com/2019/10/08/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-14-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-8/

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 5:18 PM

      Jodi
      What a sweet comment! I am thrilled to be featured.
      It's so wonderful to be able to join the party. Thank you for hosting, You do a fantastic job :)
      xo Lisa S

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  36. lisa lombardoOctober 8, 2019 at 6:20 AM

    These are so cute! I bet they would be adorable with some scrap fabric too :)
    Thanks so much for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays! I can't wait to see what you are up to this week!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 5:21 PM

      Hi Lisa
      Thank you! You are so right, I want to make some with plaid flannel- You are so sweet! Have an awesome week my friend. xo Lisa S

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