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| ©Linda Nelson 2014 |
See what fabulousness arises from a coir planter basket liner? It's the perfect shape; therefore, there's no cutting involved. Are you sold yet?
You will need a preformed coco liner that is meant to fit inside a 12" wire basket planter.
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| ©Linda Nelson 2014 |
Here's what you do -
Grap a piece of 24" twine or jute and an
upholstery needle (any needle with an eye big enough to thread the twine
through). Tie one end of the twine onto something to prevent it from
slipping through the liner while stitching(I grabbed a washer), and leave about
a six inch tail. Make a simple running stitch all around the
circumference of the liner, then cinch it together, leaving a fist-sized
opening. Fill your pumpkin with pillow stuffing, shredded newspaper, plastic bags
or something of that nature. I used some old garden netting. Talk about being resourceful!
Now, cinch it up as tight as you can, remove the washer and tie the twine ends together. Grab your stem, which could be a branch, an actual pumpkin stem, one formed and shaped out of wire..... (basically, whatever floats your boat) and stuff it where it belongs. You're done! Painless. Absolutely painless. The decorative part is up to you. I happen to appreciate a simple, natural and rustic look, but you may want to push your embellishing ways over the edge.
There you have it.
Now, get creative.
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| ©Linda Nelson 2014 |
Now, cinch it up as tight as you can, remove the washer and tie the twine ends together. Grab your stem, which could be a branch, an actual pumpkin stem, one formed and shaped out of wire..... (basically, whatever floats your boat) and stuff it where it belongs. You're done! Painless. Absolutely painless. The decorative part is up to you. I happen to appreciate a simple, natural and rustic look, but you may want to push your embellishing ways over the edge.
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| ©Linda Nelson 2014 |
There you have it.
Now, get creative.
That's Awesome! I love this idea
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I can't figure out how to Pin this. Is anyone else not seeing the Pin option?
DeleteHi Vicky, I regret that I do not participate in Pinterest; therefore, my blog does not have a pin button. I believe others have pinned it via the linky parties that it was posted in. I made a decision to use only one form of social sharing, Google+. So sorry for the inconvenience. I'm glad you like my pumpkin. Make one!
Deletehai sempre delle proposte insolite, complimenti!
ReplyDeletelori
Thank you, Vicky and Lori.
ReplyDeleteSo creative! I have a bunch of those liners! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThank you, AnnMarie. Have fun making them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!
ReplyDeleteShelly@minettesmaze
Thank you, Shelly!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda ! love your blog and your have a beautiful home
ReplyDeleteAngelica
Thank you, Angelica.
DeletePerfect! I love t way you think!
ReplyDeleteTalk about texture. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI just bought some of the coir liners on clearance to do these.....They have been floating in my brain for a year...You are inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that you snatched up some liners. Have fun making and embellishing them!
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