We went to Schweizer's Orchard's pumpkin patch last Saturday and had a great time!!! We picked our own pumpkins and got some apples, squash, and gourds. We saw friends of ours and the boys saw friends from Savannah. Blake is friends with the Orchard owner's son, Cole. He was so excited that Cole was at Cole's Orchard (which is what he calls it).  See the full post HERE.

Anyway, Andrew always does the carving of the pumpkins, usually while I am at Parent Teacher Conferences so I don't get many pictures. It's their thing. He has carved some amazing pumpkins over the years! Yoda, Darth Vader, a monkey, owl, elephant, creepy skeleton face, elephant, vampire, werewolf and more! This year he's going to try using the drill for Ava's Tinkerbell pumpkin.

I prefer decorating the foam pumpkins that will last from year to year! So here are things to do with a pumpkin besides carve it. As usual I try to share with you ideas that are doable with supplies that are relatively easy to obtain.

1. Washi Tape

I just love these little pumpkins from Fox Hollow Cottage. How easy are they? This is something you could even do with the kiddos for a class party or kids Halloween party. Who doesn't have tons of washi tape laying around? I know I do!

2. Buttons and a Bow

I love this button pumpkin!! I searched forever but could never find the original source. I would use tiny pins to pin on the buttons then some paint to paint the stem, and some wired ribbon for a bow. This would work on a real or foam pumpkin.

3. Ribbon

I love the idea of using ribbon on a pumpkin! Probably cause I love ribbon! This is one I did last year. I used pins to attach the ribbon. I love it! So easy!

4. Use Lace or Patterned Hose!


Isn't this lace pumpkin from Dot Girl Blog chic? Super easy too! I can also see using patterned panty hose or tights! Top with a bow to finish it off.

5. Crayon Drip Art
I love the creativity of this Crayon Drip Art pumpkin from The Swell Designer. How fun is this? There are so many possibilities! You could mask off parts and then remove the mask to leave parts white. Simple fun and easy!

6. Spray Paint
I love how Emily from 52 Mantels uses Vinyl which you can cut by hand or with your Silhouette Cameo then spray paints this cute polka-dot monogram pumpkin. Two things I love polka-dots and initials!!! I am seeing chevrons, names, all kinds of ideas.

7. Glitter it!


Who doesn't love glitter? (my husband, school custodians but aside from them) I love this large Initial glitter pumpkin my Meredith at UnOriginal Mom. She used double sided sticky paper from Silhouette. You could also use large glue dots to make glitter polka dots or go old school with a taped off design and glue with glitter.

8. Rhinestones

I absolutely love this Rhinestone Initial Pumpkin I created (shameless plug I know!) but really it was SO easy! I found the S out of rhinestones pre-made at Micahels Craft store then created the oval design around it with another sheet of different sized rhinestones. See THIS post for full details.

9. Wrap it with Yarn
I love these cozy yarn wrapped pumpkins from Everything Under the Moon. She used foam pumpkins and I love the yarn she chose.

10. Modge podge leaves or other items


This is so fun! I am already thinking of other things that I could decoupage to a pumpkin! This picture comes from Decorating Your Small Space.

Today I am sharing with you my favorite door decorations from the webosphere! I think all of these are totally cute and doable! What I mean by that is when I go searching for a door decoration project or any new project it has to be something that I can reasonably do in an afternoon with supplies I can actually find here in the Midwest! I wanted to share decor that you can actually do even if you are not that "krafty".

First up this adorable rustic burlap pumpkin from Top This Top That.

I love the leaves and wood stem! I also love that it is a pumpkin that can start in September and last through November!!!! This would NOT be that hard. The base, and burlap are readily available at craft stores, as are the fake leaves. The branch should be easy to find with a walk in the woods or a friend who cuts firewood. If you live in a area with no trees you can totally leave it off!

Next, these wood tags from That's My Letter.

I love that it's not a wreath, I love the simplicity, and I love how versatile it can be super easy to change up, put another saying on the other side and simply flip over, add flowers, leaves or a bow and completely change the look! This is probably the most difficult of the door decorations I am sharing today. I am super lucky to have a very handy hubby who can and does cut things like this for me but I am sure you could find something similar at a craft store! As for the lettering I would use my cameo and vinyl but the original creator creates it by hand!

Additionally, this burlap banner from Stackhouse LA etsy shop.

I love banners so of course I love this! And it would be SO easy to make! Just paint, burlap and raffia all available at craft stores even Wal-Mart!

And  I love this Fall Yarn wreath from Mama Bub.

I think yarn wreaths are perfect for fall!!! To me they are everything I love about fall! Soft warm sweaters and beautiful fall colors! What's not to love?!?! And there are so many options! This is also super easy to make! The felt flowers can be time consuming (I have a friend who once made a wreath entirely out of them! She is amazing and a little crazy) but you could totally use fake flowers for a simpler less time consuming wreath!

Next this pine cone door decoration from The New Witty's.

Things to love about this - 1)Finding and painting pine cones as a family what fun! 2) Simple easy decor that will last all fall! 3) easily adaptable for other seasons loving this idea for Winter! I see blues and glitter! 4) So versatile with so many options! If you like in an area without pine cones they sell them at craft stores, making this a super easy fall decoration!

This Fall Monogram Wreath from Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour has so much to love for fall! (and btw I just love her blog name!)

I love monograms even though mine is so tricky! You could easily make more than one wreath and simply move the jute wrapped letter from wreath to wreath to change the seasons! I also love the fabric flowers which are so easy and the grapevine wreath. There are also so many options for the bow! These grapevine wreaths are easy to find at craft stores and even the Dollar Tree! The fabric, jute, and letter are available at craft stores!

And finally, I had to include this Flannel and Denim wreath by the 36th Avenue.

I love this wreath for many reasons but mostly because I have a stack of flannel shirts and old denim sitting in a pile waiting to be made into a quilt. One is going to be made into this wreath very soon. They belonged to the most amazing man I have ever known and I can't wait to make this wreath! It will be sad but healing. I love the concept of this wreath because again it reminds me of some of the best parts of fall! This wreath can be made from old clothing or clothing purchased at thrift stores for very little!

Thanks for looking today!

Which one is your favorite?

What's currently hanging on your door?

Stay tuned as at least two of these are on my immediate to do list!