Everyone, I mean EVERYONE is in love with the terracotta pumpkins that Pottery Barn released this year, but most are not in love with the steep price tag. So I set out to discover how to paint the perfect terracotta pumpkin, one that looks realistic and doesn't break the bank. I used my collection of vintage terracotta pots as my model to get the perfect color! Perfect Paint So I took a gamble on two types of acrylic paint. Both were said to resemble authentic terracotta. I tested each paint color on a pumpkin by itself, but found that they actually created the perfect color when mixed together! I used this Cermacoat Terracotta and FolkArt Dusty Trail. I used baking soda with ...
Harvest Wreath DIY
I have always wanted to make a harvest wreath using Indian corn. Our grocery stores always carry this during Fall and the colors are just spectacular. Mr. Vettel said that I can harvest all the corn kernels and grown my own Indian corn next summer too! Supplies needed: - Indian Corn (you can order online here) - Grapevine Wreath (I used this one) - Glue Gun (I have had great success with this one!) Directions With your grapevine wreath on a flat surface, arrange your corn in the desired pattern. I used six large and 24 small ears, with a 1-4-1-4 pattern. With the glue gun put a substantial amount of hot glue on the ear of corn and attach to the wreath. Hold for a few ...
