Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Welcome Autumn



A year ago this time, I was anxiously awaiting the birth of my baby girl and needed some small projects to take my mind off of the guessing game of when she might make her debut. I had seen others writing messages on pumpkins and decided that the most appropriate message for us would be, "welcome," since we were eager to welcome our sweet girl. I bought the mini pumpkins and stamped on them using my largest Alphabet set from Close To My Heart. I then filled in the letters with a small sharpie (since stamps don't always work best on rounded surfaces). I've seen others use vinyl, paper, or freehand marker to spell a festive message with pumpkins. So many options! I even saw white pumpkins at Walmart the other day. And painting or decorating a pumpkin with out carving it, means it has a much better chance at withstanding the Phoenix heat! I love the promise that Autumn brings (triple digit temperatures can't last much longer)!

Stay tuned for many more seasonal posts to come! I am working on witch-themed party ideas for a friend, and lots of costumes ideas, etc.

HAPPY OCTOBER!

(9-01-09: Adding this post to The Inspired Room's Fall Nesting Party. If you are visiting from there, please join in my extreme makeover-furniture edition party!)

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23 comments:

  1. Oh, that's dang cute. I know just where I'm going to use this idea.

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  2. Cuuuuute! Is that your photo? It's so pretty!!

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  3. I will definitely be trying something like this out. We'll see if it comes out even remotely as cute as yours!

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  4. Happy October to you! Thanks for the great idea!

    (visiting from the mbc)

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  5. I LOVE IT! That would look so cute on a table by the door.
    I think you win when it comes to throwing a kids d-day party. I have never seen so many incredible rocket ideas. How are you ever going to top that one? Your son is very lucky to have you for his mommy!

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  6. WOW! What a darling idea! Thanks for sharing that! Have a wonderful day!

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  7. What a really cute idea!!! Those are great!!

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  8. Oh this is such a great idea! I love the letters on the little pumpkins!

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  9. What a cute idea! I might have to give this one a try. Jackie

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  10. I love that idea...even more so that it was meant for your little one. Very sweet :)

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  11. What a CUTE idea!! and I just love the way you have the pumpkins arranged!!

    Happy Fall!
    ~Tidymom

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  12. What a sweet idea! I also like how you've arranged the pumpkins...more interesting than having them sit all in a straight row. :)

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  13. What a great idea! I'm going to scout out some mini pumpkins now. Thanks!

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  14. Nice photos..! Woohoo for October.. Happy Halloween.

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  15. LOVE it!
    My mom sells Close to My Heart, so she will be all over this idea!

    I think I need to borrow her stamps!

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  16. That is such a cute project! It looks lie a magazine shot!

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  17. Love these pumpkins. What a great Idea! soooo cute.

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  18. That's really cute! I can't believe I'm still making my way around to visit everyone. Slacker. :-)

    Thanks for coming to my party!
    Happy halloween,
    Kimba

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  19. What a clever idea! So cute!! So glad you joined the Halloween Party!

    -Amy

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