Who said decorating your home for
fall had to be expensive? Check out some thrifty DIY ideas with the use of
squash to add a touch of autumn in your home. Time to roll up those sleeves!
Antique your butternut squash:
There is something about
decorating a home with antiquities, as it adds instant history and soul. If you
have a fondness for antiquities, then this is the project for you!
For a dark & rich aged-look,
use dark wax. You can purchase some Minwax Stain at your local hardware store. Apply
the stain to your squash and try not to spread it evenly, in order to achieve a
distressed look. Make sure it dries in a well ventilated area, free of humidity
or cold. Once it is dry, feel free to add some finishing touches like hemp
string that you can tie to the stem. If the mood strikes, you can go a little
wild and add some artificial leaves along with your string. Voilà : the
perfect antiqued squash for your home. Fall, come on in.
Pumpkin vases for your table escape:
Here`s another idea to jazz up
your home for fall; pumpkin vases! Make a beautiful, yet simple table escape
that is not only quick, but easy on the budget. First, hollow-out your pumpkin.
Do not carve a large piece off the top, but just enough to slide a tall glass
inside the opening. Then, spray paint the pumpkin white to soften the look of
its deep orange coloration. You can also choose another muted color such as a
pale blue or mint. The idea is to tone
down the color of the vase and draw the attention to the bouquet.
Once the spray paint has dried
thoroughly, slide the tall glass through the opening of atop the pumpkin. Add
some water to the glass and put together a beautiful fresh arrangement with
flowers of your choice. If you prefer a low maintenance vase, then synthetic
flowers are your thing. Don`t be afraid to use multiple colors, as it will add
more character. There you have it, your very own pumpkin vase!
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