Jute Pumpkin {tutorial}

Is it fall yet? I usually like to wait until Labor Day to bust out the fall décor, but this pumpkin was so cute I just couldn’t wait to make {and share} it! In my Pinterest hunting I saw Sarah Dawn Design’s twine pumpkin photo and knew I had to make my own! I love getting inspired – don’t you? Wait until you see what is hiding underneath this pumpkin pretty!


Here is my version using jute:




What you will need:

• Jute {or twine}
• Toilet paper roll – yep – that’s right! {one for each pumpkin}

Also...

• Glue/Hot glue
• Scissors
• A short stick for the stem
• Any embellishments you would like

STEPS:

1. To wrap your pumpkin, cut long strips of jute rope {about a yard at a time, give or take}. Glue the end of your first strand of jute in the center of your toilet roll and start wrapping it carefully around the roll:




2. Continue wrapping around the roll, gluing the ends {and beginnings!} of each strand of your jute as you go!




Sarah recommended wrapping your twine in sections {i.e. skipping 2-3 inches between each strand the first time around and then rewrapping in the spaces the second time around so the toilet paper roll doesn’t bubble. I think my roll was smaller because I didn’t have a problem continuing around until the end. Mine closed up nicely, but, you may need to play around with the wrapping until you find a method that you like.}

3. And then, just keep going and going… and going! Wrap until your roll is completely covered! It’s easy, but takes a little while to wrap, so be patient! Watch a TV show or listen to some good tunes! {Rap while you wrap anyone? hee hee}
 
4. Secure your last jute section with hot glue and gently place a stick in the center of the roll. Add a little dollop of glue to secure your stem and you are done!


And all your patience will be worth it – because here is your shabby sweet pumpkin sitting pretty!




After I finished making this 'lil pumpkin, I decided to play dress up:








Which style is your favorite? Or do you prefer to keep it simple?





Thanks for reading! Fall – here we come!

Linking up at some of my favorite parties this week!