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Repurposed Pumpkins – Gettin’ junky with it!

Can you believe it’s already September? wow. Where did summer go? I realize that some of you live for the fall season, and I have to admit, it’s always been one of my favorites. However, who can deny the onset of crisp, cool evenings, harvest time, days getting shorter making for fun campfires that last long into the evening? Or how about apples that make cider, pumpkins into pies, and the endless tomato creations you can make? Okay, so I think I’m ready for the fall season, and to kick it off right, I’m getting junky with it. tee hee. I’m all about some repurposed pumpkins.

Red ticking, white canvas, barn wood scraps and railroad tie spikes…oh yeah!

Fabric and Junk Stash for Repurposed Pumpkins | prodigalpieces.com

Or how about some remnant pieces of an antique rocking chair creation, and two chunks left over from our patio makeover (SEE THE REVEAL HERE!)

Wood Blocks for Repurposed Pumpkins | prodigalpieces.com

Do I have you intrigued? I hope so, because it’s fun to create and think outside the pumpkin!

For whatever reason, when I saw that the antique rocker base looked like an animal in this post, I immediately saw pumpkin stems in the scrap pieces.

Wood Block Stems | prodigalpieces.com

First, since we are building a large pergola and had these giant cubes leftover, they just seemed like a perfect match.

Drilling Top of Repurposed Pumpkins | prodigalpieces.com

Gluing Repurposed Pumpkin Stem | prodigalpieces.com

Then, I drill into each piece and added a dowel to secure, then had myself some chunky funky pumpkins!

Reclaimed Wood Pumpkins | prodigalpieces.com

Aren’t these repurposed pumpkins fun, and wouldn’t they look sweet on a front porch or mantle?

Rustic & Repurposed Pumpkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Also, I think they’re whimsical and, like I said, it’s fun to “think outside the pumpkin”. It’s fun use burlap for leaves and twine for vine.

Rustic Farmhouse Repurposed Pumkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

MORE PUMPKIN

Last, the second set of pumpkins involved bit of sewing, but first I had to create a base using some scrap barn wood (much like we did for our bowling ball pumpkin). In addition, using my drill with a spade bit, I made a hole to stick a railroad tie spike in.

TERMS OF USE: when you build these repurposed pumpkins you agree to the following: it cannot be shared or distributed for monetary gain in any way, it may not be modified in any way, and you may not claim the work as your own. This wagon can not be used as decor in a store either online or brick and mortar. Thanks for complying!

Drilling Base of Railroad Spike Pumpkin | prodigalpieces.com

Adding Railroad Spike | prodigalpieces.com

Since I love to sew, I already had an idea of how to assemble the rest. First, I create a stencil with the shape of an eye, 9″ long and about 4″ wide at the widest point. Cut out 6 and sew.  However, although I chose to do mine with seams exposed, they could be created with a finished look too.

Sewing Repurposed Pumpkins | prodigalpieces.com

I think these are DA BOMB! Likewise, I seriously had to hold myself back from making dozens of these. Why not, right? I have a 5 gallon bucket of spikes and bolts just begging for a purpose. perfect.

THE REVEAL

Farmhouse Style Repurposed Pumpkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesI don’t think I could choose my favorite, but I’m excited I could put all the baby crib springs from my chalkboard easels to use in a funky fun way.

Set of Springs for Repurposed Pumpkins | prodigalpieces.com

Top view of Railroad Spike Repurposed Pumpkin by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

The white is a canvas material in resemblance of my favorite color pumpkin. The red ticking is perfect for the season, don’t you think? In addition, the blue/gray linen is reminiscent of those awesome blue pumpkins that I aim to grow one day.

Set of Reclaimed and Repurposed Pumpkins with Railroad Spikes by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Farmhouse Style Repurposed Pumpkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

I had fun with these and challenge you to dig into your stash and create some festive fall decor too! If you’re not in the DIY mood, and would love to have one of these two different styles of pumpkins for your own, you can find them in my shop.

Shop Prodigal Pieces Furniture, Vintage Finds, Handmade Goods, & Supplies for your home | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Denim and Linen Repurposed Pumpkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Have fun with it and create your own funky fun decor. You know there’ll be more repurposed pumpkins to come!

Additionally, pin and share to inspire others to think outside the pumpkin too. ♥

Getting junky with it an kickin' off the fall season with some repurposed pumpkins. They'll make you ready to dig into your stash! by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces
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Also, more upcycled fun like my repurposed pumpkins:

Create a repurposed coat rack using cast off barn wood and furniture pieces by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesDIY Bowling Ball Pumpkin by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Comments

  1. lauriegeorge says

    I absolutely love visiting the apple orchard in the Fall. Nothing like a crisp, tart apple off the tree. ☺

    • Larissa says

      Nothing like picking your own apples…it’s the best!!

  2. Sharon K says

    Adorable! I love the rusty spike pumpkins.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you! They were so much fun and filled my sewing cup full…for a little while, anyway. 🙂

  3. Sherry Fram says

    Who knew railroad spikes, rocker parts, springs, wood scraps & fabric would become pumpkins?? lol I love them all! They are so much fun!!

    • Larissa says

      It just happened! 😀 Thanks, Sherry, they were fun to make.

  4. Kimm at Reinvented says

    I love all of them! So so cute and mostly non-orange! (I’m not a huge fan of regular old orange pumpkins, but I love the soft color you painted yours!)

    • Larissa says

      hee hee…yes, that halloween orange can be yicky for sure. Thanks for stopping by!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Beth! I’m sure you gang would love that one too.

  5. Judy Lincicum says

    We have a local working farm that takes the kids on a hayride for the fall season, and it has a little bake shop where they bake fresh their apple and pumpkin pies and assorted goodies. It’s called Schnepf Farms and it’s worth the look see in Chandler, AZ
    Maybe be a Queen Creek Address, I’m not sure. They also have maizes the kids can get lost in, and a not so haunted house for Halloween, just for fun. We like to go there in the fall, because there isn’t anything they cant do to make us happy. They even have a chili and cornbread feast! We still have little ones in our family, but even if we didn’t, I believe we would still go there in the fall every year, because it’s become a tradition! Happy Fall, Larissa!

    • Larissa says

      Okay…you’re soooo making me ready for fall, particularly the chili part! YUM. Enjoy!

  6. Victoria says

    Love your pumpkins Larissa! My favorite September fall fun is to simply enjoy the cooler weather and travel to the mountains to view the beautiful fall colors? then in October pumpkin harvesting, carving for Halloween, and pumpkin pies…yum!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Victoria! I love the colors of fall in all their glory. It seems as if they’re saying farewell.

  7. terie says

    Watching college football and going to the pumpkin patch, of course!

  8. Deirdre Brea on a cool nightu says

    Since we live in the deep south we do not have apple orchards to visit and our pumpkins are usually set up in a parking lot since we dont have too many “real patches around. So if I had to pick my favorite Fall activity it would be sittin around a camp fire om a cool night sippin cocoa. Nothing like the smell of a campfire in fall.

  9. Victoria says

    Shared your post in FB…fingers crossed!

  10. Deirdre Breau says

    Not really sure what happened to my first comment tag but I love your fall ideas and have pinned this to my crafts board. Cant wait to put some of my scraps to work!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Maria! Yes, the heat is making me crave it. Bring it ON!

  11. Bessie says

    Ok, These are the cutest Pumpkins, such a great idea and they will work no mater what your style is. Thanks for a great post.

    • Larissa says

      Happy to hear it, Bessie! Thanks for stopping by and sharing. 🙂

  12. Bessie says

    This is a post that I will be shareing with every one, that I can.

  13. Vicki Walker says

    My favorite Fall activity is preparing for Thanksgiving. I love decorating the house, baking and cooking for a season of gratitude . Everyone is welcome at my table.

    • Larissa says

      Yes, a wonderful time of family, food, and fun. You must have an awesome gathering, I’m sure!

  14. Vicki Walker says

    Shared on Pinterest!

  15. Kim says

    Red and white pumpkins? Oh my goodness, that is my dream! 😉 Love them.

  16. Jaime Hatcher says

    My favorite fall activity is football (Roll Tide!) and eating pumpkin flavored food! Ha! ?

    • Larissa says

      Gotta say it, “O-H…!!!” I’m not a bucknut, but am partial to them. Pumpkins ROCK! 😀

  17. Yolanda@DelightsOfTheHeart says

    PUMPKINS! I knew it!

    Great job, my friend…as usual! That is what I just so love about nature…anything, and everything goes…!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Have a Jesus filled day!

    • Larissa says

      hee hee…you know me all too well! 😀 Make it a good one, Yolanda.

  18. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    Larissa, you are the Queen of making junk look fabulous! Please, what a creative use of crib springs and railroad spikes (which I have a stash of somewhere around here). As for my favorite part of Fall…ahem…this might boot me right out of the contest entries but I really dislike Fall. I’m a Spring/Summer gal all the way. But if I were to pick one thing about Fall that makes me happy…pumpkin everything from pie to lattes to diy decor. Winning one of your fabulous pumpkins would put a smile on this otherwise cranky Fall face!

    • Larissa says

      Bah-humbug then! 😀 My husband is like you and says fall reminds him of how everything is dying. He’s a spring chick for sure. Maybe my pumpkin will change your mind.

  19. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    Okay girl, whether you were running this contest or not I shared your fabulous pumpkins on my Fall Pinterest Board and on my business Facebook page (tagged you). Ah heck, I’m heading over to G+ to share there too because they are just too dang adorable 🙂

  20. logan says

    These are all great ideas….gonna look around and see what I have! This style is right up my alley…lol! THANKS and Happy FALL!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you so much! I hope you have fun with the eye-candy. 🙂

  21. A G Hoefle says

    In the fall my family loves to go through the corn maze’s!!! Have a bon fire after and cook out. Love the spikes, that’s my fav pumpkin.

    • Larissa says

      So fun and scary in the dark! Bonfires, roasting, and long talks are the best.

  22. A G Hoefle says

    Sharing on my Facebook and pinterest!

  23. Debbie Z says

    I’d love to be talking a long walk in the Ohio woods, kicking those beautiful colored leaves and watching the color rain down! I miss OH in the fall!

    • Larissa says

      It would be the hardest thing for me to leave, for sure! I’ll take a stroll for you, sound good?

  24. Debbie Z says

    I shared this cutie pie craft on Pinterest! Thanks 🙂

  25. Julie Chase says

    Love pumpkin latte, pumpkin bars, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin patch..love anything pumpkin in the fall. Pinning and sharing?

    • Larissa says

      You’re the pumpkin gal! Enjoy the coming season and thank you for sharing.

  26. Cathryn says

    Autumn! I wish we had autumn but living in the tropics means we don’t! My favourite activity is that it finally gets cool enough to spring clean! I know, we live in a crazy upside down world! Sharing your beautiful pumpkins on Facebook …. Love them BTW.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Cathryn! I can’t even imagine a time without seasons – it’s one of the reasons I choose to stay in Ohio. 😉

  27. Julia Wood says

    Love these! They are all perfect but that chambray blue is pulling at my heartstrings ?

    • Larissa says

      Happy to hear it, Julia! I know where the blue one will be going – fingers crossed. 🙂

  28. Karen Rollman says

    Love love love the fabric ones! For fall I love sitting outside with a blanket in front of a fire pit! So relaxing 🙂 Definitely going to pin this and would LOVE to win a cream pumpkin!

    • Larissa says

      There’s something about a campfire and cool nights that are just soooo right. I hope you win!

  29. Barbara Rivera says

    Drinking pumpkin spice lattes

  30. Peggy Johnson says

    I live in the beautiful state of Utah, and my favorite thing to do in the Autumn is to take long drives up in the mountains and look at all the colorful foliage

    • Larissa says

      I can imagine that is a glorious trip. The foliage alone is a show!

  31. Peggy Johnson says

    Shared on Pinterest 🙂

  32. Dagmar says

    We just love pumpkin picking!!

    • Larissa says

      Do you go for the standard orange or the whites, blues, and variegated? Just curious. 😉

  33. Kathy says

    My favorite for the fall season is picking pumpkins, baking pumpkin pies and carving pumpkins for Halloween. Your pumpkins are so cute!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you! Sounds like pumpkins are your thang too. 🙂

  34. Kathy says

    Share your creative pumpkins on Pinterest.

  35. Tiffany Niswonger says

    Love the cooler weather, and wearing boots and jeans!! Love the bonfires and the crisp air.

    • Larissa says

      Mmm hmmm…so fun and refreshing too. Make a great time to snuggle down in a warm blanket and take a nap!

  36. Claudia says

    One of my favorite things about fall are family trips to different cabins in the mountains of North Carolina.

    • Larissa says

      Now that makes for sweet memories, I’m sure. Thanks for sharing!

    • Larissa says

      hahaha….thank you, Rebekah. I’m so happy you like them!

  37. Cathryn says

    Oh oh oh! I know my favourite autumn activity …. Travelling in Turkey, we are in Pumakkale now! Much more fun than merely eating turkey!

  38. Rene says

    I like them all but the wood one would look great on my porch . Fall is my season.

    • Larissa says

      Ummm…actually it’s MY season. Just kidding. Thanks for stopping by!

  39. Tammy Marciniak says

    Eating chili! Fall is chili weather!

  40. Michele E says

    I pinned this because I love it so much!

  41. Michele E says

    I love fall! I love baking all the goodies that come with it, chex mix, pumpkin cookies and bread! I also love soup in the fall. Oh and decoration my house, inside and outside. Walks in the woods to see all the colors and smell all things fall.

  42. Kimberly says

    I’m in love with the blue pumpkin! My kids tease my about my obsession with ask things blue. Lol

    • Larissa says

      hahaha…ain’t nothin’ wrong with that. Hope you win!

  43. Jennifer Choate says

    I love the way you used the railroad spike! So cute! I have one sitting just needing a home! Thanks so much for the inspiration! !/

  44. Megan says

    I absolutely love all the creative thoughts that were put into making these beautiful pumpkins!!!!

  45. Michelle Bedgood says

    My favorite Fall activity would be a new one that my husband and I started last year – taking our son to the pumpkin patch! We took our little boy (he’s now 2) and let him pick his own pumpkin! The excitement on his face when he picked his own pumpkin last year was priceless! I can’t wait to go again this year now that he is a lot more independent!! ☺️

  46. Michelle Bedgood says

    I also shared these on Facebook!! They are absolutely adorable!! I love them!! ?

  47. Sherry Fram says

    I think my favorite fall activity is raking leaves so the grandkids can jump into the piles!

    • Larissa says

      Excellent choice! Except for the blisters that ensure. 🙂

  48. Ellen Braunberger says

    Love a long drive seeing beautiful colors!

  49. L.A. W says

    Favorite fall activity — visiting the pumpkin patch and carving pumpkins!!

  50. Vicki's Vintage (facebook) says

    My favorite fall activity is going to our church’s annual harvest party. It is a potluck gathering with all the wonderful tastes of the season. There’s always a football game for the young at heart and a hay wagon ride.

  51. Sue Pagels says

    Favorite fall activity? Ooooo hard to chose just one – I love looking at the colorful trees, smell burning leaves, making apple pie, wearing sweaters, making soup!

    • Larissa says

      All things fall are all good in my book. Love your activities!

  52. Sue Pagels says

    Shared on FB – and I love all the pumpkins! I guess my fav would be the bluish one 🙂

  53. Vicki's Vintage (facebook) says

    I love your pumpkins! I posted them on my board called Thanksgiving on Pinterest.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you! They were fun and got me in the mood for the changing seasons.

  54. Nancy Orgill says

    the pumpkins are so cute love the cloth ones, fall is so fun, cooling down, changing of leaves.

    • Larissa says

      Couldn’t agree more. We’ve had high temps that are unusual for our area this time of year, and I think I’ve had enough. Thanks for stopping by!

  55. Julie says

    so stinkin’ cute I cant stand it! love your creativity (and just a little jealous too!) 😉

  56. Linda Bragg says

    We love to pick apples and then make apple sauce, apple pies and taffy apples. I love all the pumpkins.

    • Larissa says

      One of my favorite apple foods is Apple Jack. Ever had it? Much like apple pie, but in bar form.

  57. Nancy Earnesst says

    I love the Fall when the temperature finally begins to cool down and the leaves start to turn. My favorite thing to do once the weather changes is to gather up friends and family for a weekend camping trip. Campfire cooking & toasted marshmallows! Hard to beat!

    • Larissa says

      Sounds like good times in your neck of the woods, Nancy! Nothing like it, right?

  58. Nancy Earnest says

    Do I get sympathy points for misspelling my own name in my first post? I’ve pinned the adorable pumpkins to Pinterest; my favorites are the red ticking one and the rustic orange block one.

  59. Laurie Murillo says

    Totally different. Love them❤❤❤❤!

  60. Judy says

    Love love the pumpkins, your creativity is so warming – so unique! Little touches I love!! Love the furniture too. Thank you

    • Larissa says

      Happy to hear it, Judy. Kind words are the best gift. 🙂

  61. Sandi Allen says

    Loving your pumpkins! My favorite thin about Fall is Pumpkin everything!
    The cool crisp air, falling leaves, jeans, hoodies, sweaters. Raking a pile of leaves
    And then jumping in them!

    • Larissa says

      There’s just a whole lotta good about it, right? Thanks, Sandi!

  62. Sharon Lynn says

    Fall is my very favorite season – I just love seeing the leaves change 🙂
    Thank you for the opportunity and God Bless You 🙂

      • Rene says

        The Great pumpkin Charlie Browns . I like them all.

  63. Cyndi says

    Walking outside, taking in the smells and sights. Baking too!

    • Larissa says

      Yessss…long walks in crunchy leaves with a nip in the air.

  64. Freida Page says

    Love the wooden pumpkins!

  65. Sherry Stevens says

    Love the little pumpkins. Your blog and FB page are really fantastic. I really admire how you have a vision for an old beat up piece of vintage décor and bring it back to new life. Keep up the great work !!!!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you for the encouraging words, Sherry. I won’t stop till I’m dead! 😀

  66. Sandra Haustein says

    Ohhhhhh, would I ever love to win one of these pumpkins! They are adorable:)

    • Larissa says

      I think that one and the blue are my fave, but have a special place for the wood ones too.

  67. Betsy says

    I’m going to be seeing pumpkins in every piece of junk I around! These are so clever! Love them.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Pam! I was excited to use them for the effect and make more room in my stash. 😉

  68. Teresa says

    i love the fabric pumpkins! I’ve been thinking of ways to add reusable fall decorations into my rotation instead of always buying pumpkins and then watching them rot. I’m going to make these a staple in my decorating. I have the red ticking fabric already, too! Thanks for sharing!

    • Larissa says

      I’m all about being frugal and waste-not, want-not, so yes, making them is fun and frugal. We do love fresh pumpkins from our garden too. 🙂

  69. Barbara says

    Larissa,
    I LOVE those railroad spike pumpkins! My husband worked for Norfolk Southern Railway for years and we love everything railroad. How cute and creative to put the spike in wood and surround it by a fiber-filled pumpkin fabric. Love the burlap leaves and twine vines!(Say that 3 times!) I think you are so very clever. Keep this good stuff coming!

    • Larissa says

      So happy to hear it, Barbara! I bet those spikes create an awesome memory for both of you. Thank you for the love!

  70. Stephanie George says

    You never cease to amaze me with your creativeness!!!!! I love these!

    • Larissa says

      aww…thank you, Stephanie! These are my favorite little pumpkins. 🙂

  71. Kim C. says

    I so appreciate your creativity – how you can look at something and just see where it fits. So, I have a strange question… I also appreciate how you keep little odds and ends and pieces from other projects, but I’m wondering how you store and organize them so you can find them again. 🙂

    • Larissa says

      Thanks! Yes, I am very organized with bins, boxes, and such. May be a bit crazy to some, but I know where things are. haha.

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