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Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial

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Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial

Hello everyone! I’m so thrilled to welcome the newest member of the team here at Fox Hollow Cottage. In addition to Kimberly and Katie Jane who visit us here monthly, we have a new face to look forward to seeing.

Please welcome Shayna!

Shayna - The Wood Grain Cottage 660 x 600

Shayna has a style that will compliment and enhance what you already find here at the hollow. I think you will really enjoy her creations and the talent she has to share. I am looking forward to an extra special holiday season. I know all of us girls are raring to go!! Without further ado.. here is Shayna.

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Hello Fox Hollow Cottage readers! I’m Shayna from The Wood Grain Cottage and I am so very excited and honored to be a new monthly contributor for Shannon!

Today, I’m sharing an easy and unique pumpkin idea: concrete pumpkins.

I love texture and these pumpkins don’t disappoint! They also bring such a lovely contrast against regular pumpkins.

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Here’s how to make them:

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

You’ll need:

-Portland Quikcrete

-Sphagnum Peat Moss

-Perlite

-Water

-Plastic Pumpkin

-Cooking Spray

-Plastic Wrap

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Start by mixing equal amounts of portland quikcrete, peat moss & perlite.

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, add enough water to make a wet cottage cheese-ish mixture… Technical, I know!

Mix well.

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin…

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Then cover the face of the pumpkin with plastic wrap. Hold in place with a strong tape. I used duct tape.

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

Spray the inside of the pumpkin with cooking spray…

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

Start filling with the concrete mixture, packing it as tightly as possible.

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Let the pumpkin dry at least 24 hours and then remove the plastic wrap.

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

Allow it to dry at least 24 hours.

The next day, use snips and and a razor blade to remove the plastic shell.

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

For the next pumpkin, repeat all the steps above…

Concrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

But instead of filling the entire thing, use another plastic container in the center. Be sure to spray it with non-stick spray too.

Conrete Pumpkin by The Wood Grain Cottage

After 24 hours, remove the center container and let it sit another 24 hours before removing the plastic shell.

Once the shell has been removed, let the pumpkins sit at least 72 hours to a week to fully dry and cure.

If you want, lightly paint the eyes and mouth. Sand to distress.

See, they’re easy! But so worth it!

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkins by The Wood Grain Cottage

I absolutely love them! They look aged and time worn and I adore the chippy and crumbly look. They’re also very sturdy and heavy, so I imagine they’ll last as long as I want them too!

They look perfect with fall mums and pine cones and I can’t wait to spook-ify them for Halloween!

Here’s to fall!

Until next time… You can find me on Pinterest and Facebook. And be sure to stop by The Wood Grain Cottage to say hi!

Shayna | The Wood Grain Cottage

Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial

It’s me again! I couldn’t resist adding a little teaser of some of the yummies you can find at the Wood Grain Cottage:

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Chicken Wire Basket

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Yep. And that is just the CHICKEN WIRE stuff. Wow. Right?

Thanks for stopping in!

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Comments

  2. Audrey Zumwalt says

    Really creative … I have been wanting to make some cement orbs … but now I want to do a pumpkin.
    Thanks Shannon for introducing this very talented lady.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

  3. Shannon says

    Wow!!! I absolutely love this idea!!!! I’m already dreaming of the cool crisp fall air and my concrete pumpkin holding my door open!!! Hmmmmm…I wonder if I could add concrete stain for color???? Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!
    Shannon…ok not the fox hollow famous Shannon…

  4. Lynn says

    Totally love this! What a great way to have something year after year. So many ways to decorate this cute pumpkin or just leave as is! Love love love!

  9. Mary says

    Hi There,
    I found the link on Pinterest and I love the tutorial. I just have one question… Why the perlite and peatmoss?

  14. Kris says

    Wow the cement pumpkins are so cool. What a clever idea. Shayna thanks for sharing this neat idea. Thanks Shannon for having Shayna over.
    Kris

Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial

Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial -- Make a concrete pumkin! Step-by-step directions. Weather proof, lasts for years!
 
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