Sunday, August 28, 2011

Oil can pumpkins

Did you see this darling pumpkin photo holder on Jane's blog last week?  Mamie Jane always has a new project ready to share using found vintage objects. She is so clever. Her talent has earned her blog a mention in the the latest issue of Flea Market Style! Congrats, Jane. 
The project is made from a vintage oil can. I see these everywhere these days. You can easily pick one up for $5-10.  So, that's what we did. Kara and I each made a pumpkin oil can to use in our fall decorating.
 The one above is mine. I added some rusty wire that had been wrapped around a pencil. And, even though acorns don't grow on pumpkins, mine got one! We finished the pumpkins off with a light spray of brown glimmer mist. I love how they turned out. Double click the photo for a closer look.
Kara liked the more traditional pumpkin shape, like Jane's. She decided to simply add a vine to hers and a little acorn too.  You really have to try this easy project.  Thanks, Jane!

Are you as excited about fall as we are down here in sunny Florida?  It is my favorite season. The weather is perfect, and I love fall decor.  As another bloggy friend said this weekend, at 12:01 on September 1st, I plan to get started! Thank you so much for your comments and follows my friends.

I hope that each of you stayed safe this past weekend. I know many of you were dealing with Irene. xoxo

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37 comments:

  1. JaneAugust 28, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Vicki,
    Your oil can pumpkins are fabulous! I love this because I would not have thought to put the coiled wire on it and I think it's the perfect touch....I'm stealing that idea for my next one!
    Thanks for the nice shout out.....you are too sweet!
    Jane

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Jane is one clever gal...I'm so happy that she has made it into the magazine...love seeing all her neat ideas and it looks like you like them too...by the way...yours is very cute too.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. FRENCH LAUNDRYAugust 28, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    That is SO clever. Now, methinks me must find an old oil can...

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  4. Town and Country GalsAugust 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Vicki,
    Those are sooo cute! I am going to have to give this a try! Both of them turned out adorable! FAll is my favorite too, the colors, pumpkins, everything! Like your friend, September 1st, beach away, fall out! Can't wait!
    Rebecca

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  5. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 28, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    These are just adorable, saw these at Jane's and now you did one, I'm going to have to find one to paint too. Love'em!

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  6. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I saw Janes pumpkin oil can, that girl is like David Copperfield she can make something fabulous appear out of nothing! Your cans are so cute tooo!

    Carol

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  7. Sonya BadgleyAugust 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I just love these Vicki! The wire tendrils are adorable and so is the acorns! :)
    Thanks for sharing Jane's idea! And Fall is my favorite season too!
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  8. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I saw these over at Jane's before... your's turned out so cute! Love them...

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  9. Lynn StevensAugust 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Those are just darling!. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one!
    hugs Lynn

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  10. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    What a great idea! LOVE what you girls did with those, stunners! And nice to see you do it with your girlie! Shell grow to be as beautiful and talented as her Momma!

    Hugs,

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  11. DortheAugust 29, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Hi Vicki, how wonderful they are, Missed that over at Jane`s- wish I could find something like that here :)
    Autumn is my very favorite season,too- cosy ,and beautiful nature.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  12. BumbleBeeLaneAugust 29, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Love these! Thanks for sharing I have several of those oilers laying around.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  13. Sabrina @Falling Leaf Woodworkers and PrimitivesAugust 29, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Love your oilcan pumpkins... they turned out great. Thanks for sharing

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  14. michelleAugust 29, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Those are so cute! I am excited for fall, it is my favorite!
    Have a great week!!
    xo

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  15. Marsha @ Tattered ChickAugust 29, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    How cool are these!?!?!!! Although I have to say I love them in their rusty state too :)

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  16. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I love this idea! Come on Fall!

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  17. Lisa RussellAugust 29, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Very creative!!

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  18. TheCrankyCrowAugust 29, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    These are just too dang cute, Vicki!! I adore these!! I love those old oil cans - usually pick them up whenever I can, as I like using them for my needlepunch projects, etc. (But have a hard time stealing them from my collection because they are so great "as is" as well!!) But I'm gonna be forcing myself to part with one to do one of these.....LOVE it!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Have a great week! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  19. Musings from Kim K.August 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I spent last weekend digging through my fall decor and packing away summer. This is brilliant.

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  20. SylviaAugust 29, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh darn, I dont have any oil cans, but will have some soon now that I've seen your pumpkins.

    Sylvia

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  21. KimAugust 29, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    these are simply adorable! always wanted to incorporate an oil can into something since I love "The Wizard of Oz" so much, and now I can!! thanks for sharing!! ♥

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  22. Vicki - Paper SquirrelAugust 29, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    These are just ADORABLE. LOVE them! (And I like your acorns too...who cares that they don't grow on pumpkins :-) ) Will need to be on the look out for oil cans now.

    I too love fall, but wish it led back into spring!

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  23. Sheila R - Blessed and DistressedAugust 29, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    After seeing Jane make her oil can into a pumpkin, and now you and your sweet friend. I definitely have to find one too!

    I'll be decorating for fall this weekend. I am so ready for fall!

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  24. Thistle Cove FarmAugust 29, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Totally cute, if mine weren't in use as oil cans, they could be pumpkins -smile-.

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  25. SherrieAugust 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    What a clever creation! So looking forward to fall...

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  26. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    This is a fantastic idea.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  27. ValAugust 29, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is so brilliant!!!

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  28. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesAugust 29, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Those are just the cutest! Jane does have such wonderful projects!

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  29. CindyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Very Cute idea! I am so ready for fall and all the decorations!

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  30. TriciaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Gosh, these are cute! What a fun project :)

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  31. Something SpecialSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    The best thing I have ever seen done with an oil can. Now i am going to be looking for an old oil can. That is just fabulous!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Vicki:

    These are ADORABLE!!! The one I painted with is the ONLY one I have come across recently. I need to hang out in your neck of the woods. When I find more, I will be sure to make some "punkin" cans. Just adorable!
    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    Roselle

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