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Sunday, September 28

Make A String Art Home State Pumpkin and Linky Party #195

Welcome to the 195th Masterpiece Monday!


Hello! I'm sharing this Fall pumpkin tutorial, which yields big results, but is really super easy to do.
I hand drew my pattern. If you want your state to be more precise, you can photo copy a map and enlarge it to the size you want. If you're from Kansas, you've got it pretty easy! I used clear tape so I could still see my pattern.
After removing the pattern and reinserting the nails, I used a bowl as a pattern to trace around my state shape with a pencil. I spaced the outer nails wider than the inner nails.
Now for the fun part! I used embroidery thread in several different colors. To start, I double knotted the thread and cut the dangling string as close as possible. Then, just do your own thing! It's really fun and I even found it a bit addictive.
Now obviously, this pumpkin isn't going to last long. I would suggest using a faux pumpkin so you can enjoy it all season long and for years to come. And it would make a cute gift for someone too.





 
 
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                       Time to get this week's party started!
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1. PLEASE. LINK. BACK. Please include a direct link back to my blog party.
2. Feel free to link up any of your masterpiece's whether they're crafts, recipes, decor, thrifty finds, etc. (Please no direct links to etsy or other sales sites.)
3. Please do not pin from the party, go to the original blog and pin from there


Have a blessed week,

12 comments:

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Cute pumpkin. Thank you for hosting.
    Have a lovely week ahead.
    FABBY

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  2. UnknownSeptember 28, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Love your string art pumpkin Mary, how inventive and artistic! And Thanks for hosting as well...

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  3. Joy@aVintageGreenSeptember 28, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks Mary, good idea to use a faux pumpkin so the string art can be seen another year. Thanks for hosting today, love joining in.
    Joy

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  4. Vintage Paint and more...September 28, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Love your great idea to do string art on a faux pumpkin. Thank you for hosting - have a wonderful Sunday. Cathy

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  5. thepaintedapron.comSeptember 28, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Your string art pumpkin is fabulous! Wow! Thanks so much for the party,
    Jenna

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  6. Julie's LifestyleSeptember 28, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks for your fun party and I love your pumpkin art you made. Enjoy your week!

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  7. xinexSeptember 28, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    What a neat idea, so colorful and pretty!...Christine

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  8. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Thanks so much for the party. Have a great week.

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  9. Beth @ Mary Beth's PlaceSeptember 29, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    So happy to have found a "local" blogger! Looking forward to reading your blog for inspirational ideas!

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  10. RobynSeptember 29, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my gumbo, Mary! You've started my week out with a big smile :)
    I love your pumpkin art. You are always coming up with projects that are so unique. The colours are fabulous. Always look forward to visiting you on Monday mornings. Have a great day.

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  11. April J HarrisOctober 7, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    What a fun idea for Halloween! Thank you for sharing your String Art Pumpkin with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. Pinned to my Halloween board on Pinterest :-)

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  12. the cape on the cornerNovember 12, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    wow, what a unique idea! love it!
    b

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