Isn’t it nice to give new life to something old-especially decorative home items? I really like the satisfaction of transforming something tired and forgotten into something fresh and new…a piece that can take center stage in any arrangement.
I found a lightweight, Styrofoam apple while walking through the local thrift store. It was dusty, dirty and best of all, cheap! I realized right away that with some help of May Arts Ribbon, I could transform it into an amazing centerpoint for my fall decorations.
It only took a few, easy steps to make the apple into a pumpkin!
- I measured and cut lengths of 2.5” May Arts Cotton Blend with Vintage Inspired Print Ribbon (Brown Type) that was long enough to cover the apple from top to bottom.
- I then adhered the ribbon on the top of the apple using hot glue.
- I continued covering the apple until it was completely covered in the ribbon.
- On the top side of the apple, I covered the seams with a button that was tied with May Arts Burlap Ribbon in Natural for a finishing touch. The top of the apple is actually the bottom of my new pumpkin!
To finish the pumpkin, I adhered a stem that I had saved from last year’s jack-o-lanterns with hot glue.
I love how the canvas vintage printed ribbon gives a lovely texture to the pumpkin, creating natural “ribs”. The spattering of colors suggest fall, even though the images aren’t specifically for the season. Also, the frayed edges provide such a nice, homey feel.
By Karen Baker
Other Supplies Used:
- Styrofoam Apple
- Button
- Hot Glue
- Pumpkin Stem
Fabulous transformation Karen!!!
Oh, my, goodness!!! Love it. And now I’m drooling over these ribbons….
Your apple turned pumpkin, really turned out lovely! Wonderful transformation and that ribbon was the perfect choice!! I love seeing before and after pics. Kinda makes you want to go buy all the ugly plastic fruit from the thrift-stores and give them a makeover 😉 TFS!