Thursday, October 3, 2019

Shovels into Pumpkins


Hello October!



I thought about decorating my front porch.....but it's still in the 80's here!

Way too hot for real pumpkins-

I  took some shovels from the backyard, brought them to my side gate.

Then propped them up against some old crates and chicken nesting box.

I wanted to make them look like pumpkins but did not want to make it permanent-

so I used some colored chalk I had on hand.



I used yellow but you really can't tell by the picture.



Draw faces or write something creative- If you don't like it just wash off and start again.





I nailed the birdhouse to the top of the shovel.



That's about it for the side of the house.



Just wash off with water!

Wouldn't the kids think this was fun...I did!

xo Lisa S



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30 comments:

  1. Unique creations by AnitaOctober 3, 2019 at 6:15 PM

    How cute is all looks great

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  2. Tania PelletierOctober 4, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    What a great idea and I have a rusty shovel just sitting outside doing nothing!! I'll be using your great idea!

    Tania

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  3. AnonymousOctober 4, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    These are adorable Lisa! :-)

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  4. PamelaOctober 4, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    What a cute cute idea Lisa!

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  5. My thrift store addictionOctober 6, 2019 at 10:49 AM

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinning!

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  6. Reidland FamilyOctober 6, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    What a lovely little sitting area you created!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 2:09 PM

      Thank you so much.
      It is a private area I can hide and have a cup of coffee.
      I really should sit there more often.
      xo Lisa S

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  7. Louca por porcelanaOctober 7, 2019 at 5:16 PM

    How cute and pretty!Hugs!

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  8. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost October 7, 2019 at 10:24 PM

    What a fun idea!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 2:11 PM

      Thank you Cie! It was fun to mess around with the faces.
      xo LISA s

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  9. Marie-Interior FrugalistaOctober 8, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    Such a cute idea for easy Fall/Halloween decor!

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  10. kim@servingupsouthernOctober 8, 2019 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Lisa!
    This is such a cute and fun idea! And so easy too! Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering!
    >>> Kim

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    1. freshvintagebylisasOctober 11, 2019 at 2:14 PM

      Kim,
      I am thrilled to be able to party with you.
      Thanks for hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  11. Lisa L LombardoOctober 14, 2019 at 4:06 AM

    What a great idea! I love the kitty 'pumpkin' :) Thanks for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays, Lisa!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasNovember 9, 2019 at 7:29 PM

      Lisa
      For some reason I missed your sweet visit and comment!
      So sorry, I am behind in my response...and now we are in November! xo Lisa S

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM

    totally adorable and fun!! I love old garden tools and I have way too many, love the kitty jack-o-lantern.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasNovember 9, 2019 at 7:32 PM

      Debra
      oops looks like I missed your visit and I do appreciate your sweet comment. Please forgive me! The shovels were fun to draw and to clean up I just hosed them off!
      Thank you for taking the time to comment.
      xo Lisa S

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  13. kim@servingupsouthernOctober 14, 2019 at 6:45 PM

    Hi Lisa!
    I'm stopping back by to let you know you're one of my features this week at Homestyle Gathering. Thanks for sharing at the party!
    >>> Kim

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    1. freshvintagebylisasNovember 9, 2019 at 7:26 PM

      Kim
      Somehow I missed your comment. Please forgive me!
      I do appreciate them so much. Thank you again if I did not already- so sorry.
      xo Lisa S

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  14. Rhonda Gales October 19, 2019 at 7:07 AM

    What a great idea for upcycling old shovels. I'll have to add them to yard sale/flea market list. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasNovember 9, 2019 at 7:37 PM

      Rhonda
      Oh Boy am I late to respond. I don't know how I missed so many comments. I am so glad you took the time to visit. The shovels were fun to draw. I look for these sad cast offs at garage sales. Thank you for hosting week after week! xo Lisa S

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  15. Rhonda Gales November 8, 2019 at 7:13 PM

    What a great way to put those stored shovels to use. I love this idea. I'll be Pinning your post.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasNovember 9, 2019 at 7:22 PM

      Rhonda
      Thank you for your sweet comment. I appreciate the pin!
      xo Lisa S

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