paint-n-thread: Elegant pumpkin

I couldn’t resist transforming one of my forlorn pumpkins when I saw THIS ! I loved the look and I didn’t have the adorable flower, cute stamp, or the gorgeous napkin, but I forged ahead anyway! I did have a luscious black and white swirly napkin that I had been holding back for the perfect project. So, that was a GO in my book.

This is my forlorn pumpkin that had seen better days.

He got a couple of coats of Gesso to cover up his uglies.

After the gesso dried, I used matte medium as my adhesive. You can use Mod Podge or whatever works for you. I separated the plies of the napkin and adhered the single decorative layer onto the pumpkin.

I was quite generous in the application of the medium on top. The gives a very nice protective finish.

I then used glitter and coated the stem. I will probably be purchasing another black glitter that may not have such a blueish tint to it. Another coat of glitter will make it juuuusssttt right!

I luv this one. I see it may the foundation of a whole family of black and white flourishes for next year decor.