Trashy Pumpkin Makeover with a Wind Turbine
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Every once in awhile I stumble upon an awesome piece of trash! Or in this case, my dad did. You know what they say, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”
[bctt tweet=”As soon as I saw this old wind turbine, I immediately knew that it had to be a PUMPKIN! I mean look at those lines – I am SWOONING {insert heart eyes}.” username=”RuffledDaisy”]
My dad found two of these amazing wind turbines and snatched them up just knowing that I could do something cool with them. My husband LOVES {insert sarcasm} trash mysteriously arriving at my house from friends and relatives {love you honey}!
This is the simplest project you’re ever going to find on the blog, here!
Here’s how to make your own trashy pumpkin!
Give it a good cleaning and let it dry!
Grab some Rustoleum Real Orange Spray Paint that is durable for outdoor weather. This brand of spray paint is my favorite! It was the PERFECT color for the pumpkin I was creating.
Give it a good coat of paint {possibly two} and let dry completely.
Using a small dowel rod that fits into the top part of the wind turbine, cut it to about 8″. Hot glue in so it stays attached.
Attach some raffia and a bright green burlap ribbon and you have a PUMPKIN!!!
[bctt tweet=”Isn’t she adorable? She makes my heart happy :)” username=”RuffledDaisy”]
Now, run out and go dumpster diving, or visit your local Habitat for Humanity Restore, or, I don’t know, beg your friends and family for one. I’m sure someone has a roof that needs a shiny new one 😉
{disclaimer – wind turbines tend to have sharp edges, please make sure you keep them away from little fingers…and use caution for yourself too}
Decorating your home for the holidays and changing seasons does not have to be expensive or difficult. Hop on over to the Rustoleum Creators Studio and check out all the other DIY’s they have! I’m sure you’ll fall in love with several of them!
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12 Comments
Connie Harris Bennett
I love it! No Habitat Restore within 100 miles and only an overpriced Salvation Army, but I’ll keep my eyes open.
Laurie
Now I’m going to have to start looking for a turbine! Love this. Thanks for adding it to the Bloggertunities Share Thread. I’m sharing it on my Friday Faves.
bethkck
Thanks so much Laurie!
Rose
I found one at a garage sale got it for free definitely going to make one.
bethkck
Free is awesome!!! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
healthyfitcouple.com
Why didn’t think of that? This is brilliant, I love it!
Mimi
This is so nifty! seriously such a cute DIY!
marymakeup
Love this…will share your post x
Rhonda
Wow! That is so cool and so creative. Great eye!! I wouldn’t even know where to begin lol
Slay At Home Mother (@slayathomemothr)
This is so adorable! I love the idea of upcycling!!!
Izzy
How very, very clever. Great imagination for recycling. Not to mention, attractive as well.
Audrey
Love it!! This is my favorite!!