I will not take credit for this genius idea: fabric photocopy strips on pumpkins! Who even thought of this? I found the instructions on a magazine a few years ago, I made a couple back then and today I’m making more to show you how to make your own.
For each one, I used:
- One artificial pumpkin (I got mine from Michael’s)
- Patterned clothing from my wardrobe in coordinating colors
- Color photocopy machine
- Mode Podge in a mat finish (or any other decoupage glue)
- Brush
- Paper Cutter (or scissors)
- Mat Varnish
I first went through my closet to find any interesting piece of clothing with a repeating pattern. I chose a skirt and a sweater in beige hues to match my already existing pumpkins
Then I placed the piece of clothing into the photocopy machine and made color copies. I had to retry a couple of times to be sure that the fabric was well in place.
When I was satisfied with the result, I made about 2-3 photocopies and then cut out strips of about 1/2 – 3/4 inch wide (about 1 1/2 – 2 cm). No need to measure, they don’t need to have the exact same dimensions.
I applied Mod Podge on the back of the strips and placed one strip on the top part of the pumpkin, pressing straight down and cutting off any excess paper. I continued adding more strips of paper, each overlapping. I let it dry for about an hour and applied varnish on top.
Aren’t they adorable?
ADDITION OCTOBER 7, 2015: The instructions were on Country Living magazine – October 2011 issue.
