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Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

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We are so thrilled to do a little re-share of a fabulous post from our friend Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming this week! She is one creative gal and we are so inspired by her! If you haven’t seen these adorable door knob creations, you are in for a treat!

Hello there! I’m Stephanie Lynn from

Under The Table and Dreaming.

I am beyond thrilled and so excited to be visiting How Does She? today!

Thank you so much girls for inviting me!

I simply adore each and every How Does She? girl and all the fabulous projects they inspire us with. When they asked me to guest post I knew I had to come up with something special just for their site. As always, I love simple and easy projects {plus re-purposing items you already have is an added bonus}!

Door Knob Pumpkins

Welcome to the Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

Materials Needed:

Re-purposed Door Knobs and/or Cabinet Knobs

Primer Spray Paint

Americana Weathered Wood Crackle Medium

Orange, Green and Brown Acrylic Paints

Floral Wire

Door Knob Pumpkins

I have been slowly collecting the brassy door and cabinet knobs from our home as we slowly remodel each room since our move. {break out the sunglasses; these are bright and shiny} If you are unable to find older knobs, these can simply be purchased new at most hardware stores.

Door Knob Pumpkins

The actual door knobs do need to be cut so you’ll have to break out the power tools. I used a sawzall reciprocating saw to cut through the thick metal then sanded the rough edges with a belt sander. If you are not into the power tools you can opt for the smaller cabinet knobs which need no preparation. Cabinet knobs can also be picked up in most hardware stores and run anywhere between 50 cents to a dollar for the plain and simple ones.

Door Knob Pumpkins

Give each knob a coat of primer spray paint. {this will help the acrylic paints adhere to the finish}

Door Knob Pumpkins

I wanted to add a little texture to the pumpkins so I used a coat of Americana Weathered Wood Medium. {this is optional} The medium is a clear coat that is painted right over the spray paint; let dry completely.

Door Knob Pumpkins

Paint the bottom of the knobs with a top coat of orange acrylic paint; As the paint dries it will slowly crackle around the medium.

Door Knob Pumpkins

Next, paint the ‘stems’ of each knob; I used a combination of green and brown acrylics.

Door Knob Pumpkins

To finish off your pumpkins, cut a piece of floral wire and wrap each end around a skewer to create a curly ‘tendril’.

Door Knob Pumpkins

Wrap the wire around the stem of each pumpkin for instant cuteness.

Door Knob Pumpkins

I used thicker rusty floral wire for the larger pumpkins.

Door Knob Pumpkins

Happy Early Fall!

Thank you so much for letting me share this project with you all!

{and special thanks to the How Does She? Girls ~ love them}

If you would like to see what else I’ve been up to,

you can find me over at Under the Table and Dreaming.

{Recycled Cereal Box Sunburst Mirror ~ Click Here}

I love to turn recycled materials into inexpensive home decor,…

{Toy Story PEZ Wall Art ~ Click Here}

…a little bit of fun and whimsy,….

{Recycled Sweater Vases ~ Click Here}

…and the adventures of turning our house into our home!

I hope you’ll stop by and say ‘Hi’. Enjoy!

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About Bobbi

I live in a little place called Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, and love being a Canuck! I married my very best friend 15 years ago and am a mother to four adorable girls who keep me on my toes constantly. Being a homemaker is my favorite occupation, though I'm also a portrait photographer and avid Project Lifer! Oh, and I LOVE working at HowDoesShe, sharing ideas for women, by women, on how to make the most out of our lives! It's amazing!

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  22. Jennifer says

    How cute and creative!!! I too didn’t see the doorknobs in the first picture; I had to scroll through the project!! Great job!!

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  28. Bonnie Christy says

    What a great use of door knobs that I might other wise throw away. I will be on the lookout for them at yard sales now….:)

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