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Monday, September 1, 2014

Velvet Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece

I have been having so much fun making pumpkins for fall decorating.    First I made some faux fur pumpkins and now I am working on velvet ones.   I found this gorgeous cranberry colored velvet fabric at Hobby Lobby.   It is so soft and easy to work with...they also had black velvet so I made a few Halloween pumpkins.
I used my velvet pumpkins to make a fall centerpiece.
I set the table with assorted rose dishes.   I use my decorative dishes to eat on....but then I hand wash them.
I decorated some of the pumpkins with lace and fall flowers ....others I left unadorned.   
Sorry for the glare.....no light makes dark photos....too much light gives you glare!

This is a vintage metal figurine.....the color on her dress matched the pumpkins so I gave her a seat at the table....lol!

I found some "mink" fur over the week end and I can't wait to make some pumpkins with it!

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37 comments:

  1. Gorgeous pumpkins, Penny! Just checking in to say Hi after being gone all summer. Have a great Labor Day- xo Diana

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  2. Your pumpkins are so pretty! I'm planning to make some this year too.

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  3. Hi Penny,
    Your table is so pretty with your rose china and velvet pumpkins. I'm not ready to leave summer behind just yet so no pumpkins at my home for a few weeks. Thank you for joining me for tea and have a lovely day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. Gorgeous center piece , I love the velvet pumpkins.

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  5. The velvet pumpkins are so pretty, and match your table setting perfectly!

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  6. Penny,
    Love the color of those pumpkins and I adore them in velvet!! So pretty!! Beautiful Rose dishes!! Stunning tablescape!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  7. Wow, love how you made your velvet pumpkins! Such a rich feel they bring. Your table is just beautiful!

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  8. j'adore cette couleur
    vous me donnez envie d'en faire
    le velours rend très bien comme matière
    c'est superbe
    tendresse
    une très jolie déco de table
    edith (iris) France

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  9. I love the feel of velvet, and your pumpkins are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!!

    Mandee@ReservationsForFive

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  10. Penny, you are all ready for Autumn. Your velvet pumpkins are gorgeous ... the color so rich! They look wonderful on your beautiful table ... love the roses on the dishes. Happy Tea Day!

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  11. What a fun project, thank you for sharing this at the Art of Home-Making Mondays! I love how you embellished them so romantically :)

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  12. Oh... Penny...your velvet pumpkins are just gorgeous! Your created a such romantic center piece. The dishes are dreamy and the table looks like a victorian tablescape.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  13. Your tablescape is absolutely stunning...and the pumpkins made me smile...thank you for sharing...

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  14. Hi Penny. What a beautiful centerpiece the pumpkins make. Love the colors you are using. You always make everything look so charming and beautiful. I saw some velvet pumpkins last year and a recipe for making one up but forgot to print out the directions. If you have time could you refresh my memory. I bought a couple at HomeGoods. Pretty reasonable but still think I could make them cheaper and the colors would be limitless..Happy Tuesday..Judy

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  15. Hi Penny: Your pumpkins are so beautiful. Your places are amazing. I love them all. You have a great collection. Blessings, Martha

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  16. I love those deep burgundy - wine pumpkins! They really turned out lovely! I love the colors on the table and those plates!

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  17. Lovely table! Those pumpkins are terrific, especially with those great burgundy teacups. Have a great week :)

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  18. Penny, you are just SO multi talented! Your pumpkins are lovely!

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  19. I adore your shabby vintage Victorian flair you have! The pumpkins are amazing in velvet. I made some last year in muslin, but these are super cute!! Thanks for showing them off!

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  20. Love the velvet. Thanks for sharing
    Greetings from South Africa
    Sandra

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  21. I love your velvet pumpkins Penny. What a great idea!
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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  22. Wow - it's great that you're making these pumpkins yourself. I started seeing them a few years ago but this is the first time I've seen anyone make their own. Beautiful!

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  23. Love the velvet pumpkins and all you décor! Following you on Pinterest!

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  24. The pumpkins are delightful with your vintage China. Where they really not hard to make? I keep thinking I'm going to try them, but so far I have not.

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  25. Thank you for sharing this post on the Art of Home-Making Mondays! It has been featured in our ODE TO AUTUMN ~ LINK UP LOVE column :)

    http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com/2014/09/ode-to-autumn-link-up-love.html

    Have a lovely weekend and we warmly invite you to link up again on Monday!

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  26. Oh my! You set a beautiful table. I must learn how to do that!! I also must learn how to make those beautiful velvet pumpkins! They are gorgeous!

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  27. Gorgeous table my friend and I love that you made those velvet pumpkins big...I always see the small ones but I like your much better! especially the color....

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  28. Hi Penny,

    I love your beautiful table.
    The velvet pumpkins create such a beautiful setting.

    Bear Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  29. Love these. I've seen them in stores for a good chunk of change. They look pretty easy to make, might just have to give them a try! Thanks for linking up to the DIY Inspired Link Party! :)

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  30. What a beautiful centerpiece! Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls

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  31. There's just something absolutely charming about velvet - beautiful pumpkins! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  32. Wow, Penny. Your fancy dishes are so beautiful! I love the color and designs, and that they're different. I had to giggle at your "mink pumpkins." Sounds like a good name for a rock band! Thanks for sharing at Revisionary Life!

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  33. That centerpiece looks great. I'm still really loving your velvet pumpkins and think it would be cute to try to make a pumpkin with vintage linens in fall colors. Thanks for sharing @ TTF.

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  34. Penny, I'll be featuring your velvet pumpkins at the Every Room In The House October party, starting tomorrow. I love them! Thanks for joining the party. xxx ~ Nancy

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