Sunday, September 20, 2009

Toilet Paper Pumpkin Blog Candy

THIS WILL STAY AT THE TOP UNTIL OCTOBER 1st.  LEAVE A COMMENT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A TOILET PAPER PUMPKIN This weekend's Clear Dollar Stamps color challenge is hosted by my friend Lisa. We are to use the colors Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Green, Turquoise. I think I got all my colors in here for my Charlie Tag. Sorry for the poor pictures. It is definitely not fall like today..I thought I would give my blog buddies a chance to win a pumpkin.  I also used the Limited Supply Challenge for this tag.  To use Halloweenish colors and limit your embellisments.


I created a tutorial for you to see how I made my pumpkin. I have given these out as gifts and everyone loves them.. I made several of these and would love to send one your way. Just leave a comment on my blog and I will pick a random winner on October 1st.



I colored my image and made it into a tag for my pumpkin. I used Charlie Harvest Time (sentiment), Charlie Tweens (horse) and the Everyday Jar-Gon (candy corn).











Next I took a roll of toilet paper..







I cut a large circle of fabric approximately 20 inches wide and set the toilet paper on top. I then brought all the edges up and tucked it into the middle of the toilet paper.








I then added a 8 x 4in piece of accordian folded brown paper bag and a 9.5 x 4 in piece of fabric that I frayed a bit. I also added a cinnamon stick and raffia.



SO leave me a comment and I will add you into the drawing. I will leave this up until October 1st..(my daughter's 21st birthday) Thanks so much for coming to take a peek at my blog.











68 comments:

  1. Dawn this pumpkin is adorable. That doesn't even due it justice. Its amazing. Your Charlie tag is so cute and colored fabulously. I need coloring tips from you. Wow. Thank you for playing in this weekend's challenge and bringing some spice. hee.

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  2. Dawn this is precious!!! What a great way to use the color challenge colors, too!! TFS... now I have to go find my toilet paper pumpkin. Although it's not nearly as cute as yours. Maybe it needs a tag??? :-)

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  3. Super cute project!! Thans so much for sharing the tutorial!!

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  4. How cute and very creative. Great job!

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  5. The toilet paper pumpkin is such an easy and cute idea, just
    going to have to make a couple for my self. Thanks for the
    inspiration.
    Paula

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  6. I've never been first in anything! Hope it brings me luck. When I saw toilet paper on SCS I had visions of wet sluggy messes of thin paper and glue but what a surprise. So easy and quick. I will definitely be borrowing this wonderful idea. You did a great job. I'll be following your blog too.

    Mary
    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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  7. Very cute and simple pumpkin. Thanks for the easy step-by-step tutorial.
    Sue_W.

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  8. Dawn this is just adorable! What a F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S idea & sooo easy! TFS!!

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  9. Sophie LaFontaine (sophie.lafontaine@yahoo.com)September 18, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    This is soooooooo cute!!!!!!!

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  10. This is so creative and I would love to win this. Your instructions are great and it does seem easy to create.

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  11. OH... MY... GARSH!!! This is TOO FABULOUS! I love it! Love the tag too and I think your photo shows your details perfectly. Ha-ha, I better go make sure we have some spares left over before I go decorate all our toilet paper rolls or DH will be screaming at me from the bathroom wondering where all the TP went!
    This is one FABULOUS idea! I simply wouldnt' want to put it on display in my bathrooms, because my family would tear it up getting to the roll, LOL!
    Your TP pumpkin is one awesome little decoration! thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. Dawn,
    This is amazingly creative for one toilet paper roll! Whodathunk? Wonderful fall inspiration for us all! Thanks for sharing all the interesting details on how to pull this together!

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  13. Holy TOLEDO!!!!! This is flippin' amazing! I totally want to make these and give them to all my friends, lol! What an awesome awesome idea. . .wowzers ;D

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  14. Dawn, that is just the smartest idea I've see all morning!! :) It's brilliant, clever and gorgeous to boot! Who knew toilet paper could be dressed up?! Hehehe

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  15. This is just too clever and creative!! wow, very awesome!!

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  16. Totally adorable Dawn! Great idea and great tutorial!! Who wouldda thunk a roll of TP could look this cute!!!

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  17. This is super cute Dawne !!! I love it, thanks for the tutorial. I am definetly going to try this!

    BTW...my daughters birthday is also Oct. 1st, she will be 23, also my wedding anniversary is that day too!

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  18. OH MY GOODNESS...this is far too adorable!!!!!! Totally magnificent and creative!!!!! I love it!!!!

    Linda

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  19. How simple and how clever Dawn!! I would love you to send it to me!!!

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  20. How cute! What a great little giftie!

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  21. Love it! That is really very nice!!! I would be greatful to win, and thanks for posting the directions. We appreciate your hard work!
    Going to follow your blog, very pretty things here. Theresa t.costantini@comcast.net

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  22. This is about the cutest thing ever. Love the fabric covered tp, awesome idea. Your tag is adorable.

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  23. Oh Dawn this is tooooooo cute!!! Thanks for sharing this with me this morning - you made my day! You know how anxious I am for Fall so this is a great little pick-me-up. :0) I think I am going to have to convince Momapoo to help me make one of these for my MIL. (She is so hard to think of gifts for!) Love this!!!

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  24. Now this is ingenious!! Absolutely wonderful idea!! Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful project with us!
    Blessing,
    Mercedes

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  25. What a great project!! I have to try that!
    Thanks for the tutorial. I love how your colouring on Charlie, what do you use for colouring?
    Thanks so much for sharing, Anja

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  26. Dawn this is such a cute idea. your awesome blog is full of eye candy and GREAT ideas. thanks for sharing your art with us.

    hugs,

    connie jo

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  27. Adorable project Dawn ... I love it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  28. This is just too cute! You are very creative!

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  29. Dawn - Saw this in the Gallery @ SCS and Had to pop on over here... Way CUTE! Love this! you make it seem so effortless! Thanks for the inspiration! Take Care!

    Heather K.

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  30. WOW... what a clever idea Dawn!! This looks fabulous and so festive! Thanks for sharing the tutorial on how to create them!! Can't wait to see you next weekend!!!

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  31. Dawn, girl you had me clean my glasses :D, I thought I was seeing wrong. This is too cute!!! Never knew toiletpaer could look like a pumpkin ;D. This is totally clever and such a fun idea!!! You still got me laughing. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Sabrina

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  32. Dawn, this is adorable!!! Thanks so much for providing the tutorial!!
    Hugs, Linda F
    zgirlsgranny on SCS

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  33. Who would have thought that a roll of toilet paper could end up being so darn cute? I love your creative idea and the directions are very simple to follow. Thank you so my for sharing your craft with us.

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  34. This is so fun and such a cool way to display your TP. bawhahaha... Very creative and awesome work Dawn!

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  35. How stinkin' cute is this? LOL!
    I am gonna-hafta CASE it!
    Hugs,
    True :)

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  36. WOW!! I do believe everyone that hasleft you a comment and said everything I am thinking...Another project you know I will have to case!!! Pam

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  37. ooooooooh Dawn, I want this!!!!!!!!
    This is simply gorgeous and way unique!! Will definitely try this out!!
    Hugs
    Wendy

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  38. How cute is that!?!! Adorable! TFS:D

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  39. OMG!! So cute Dawn!!! I will sooo be making some of these!! thanks for the tutorial!!

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  40. Holy cow!!! This is just totally FABULOUS Dawn!! I lurves it!!! You're such the clever gal, you know that?!!! WOW!!

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  41. Dawn! this is just the greatest idea.. I love it.. what rich, perfect color and print fabric!
    I see a lot of TP being used up this fall.. hee...
    Judy
    jaydekay

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  42. Dawn what a great tutor. Sure makes me want to run out and buy some fabric to make some and give them away. You sure come up with some great ideas. You are so talented.
    Thanks for sharing this.
    Thanks Gloria M.

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  43. Dawn, you are one crafty lady!! And this is the cutest ever...I even think I could handle this one! Very cute and clever. They had on the news the other day where women were modeling wedding dresses made entirely from toilet paper! Hee...but this looks more up my alley! Hugs!

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  44. Oh my gosh is this cute!! TP....who woulda thought, lol!

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  45. WOW Dawn this is sooo creative and FUN love your project...thanks for sharing this great idea, its ADORABLE!

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  46. Aren't you clever :D Great project.

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  47. Dawn, this is so cute! I love how you used those colors to make Charlie so fall-ish. And that pumpkin is so doggone adorable! My MIL has made those, but never as cute as this one!

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  48. Hi Dawn!! WOW!!! You are just AMAZING!! This is just too cute for words!!! Not only is it such a clever and creative idea, you really did a great job with your finishing touches. I love the fabric, and especially love all the goodies tucked in the top. The raffia, ribbon, frayed fabric and CINNAMON STICK!! all are just FAB!!! Awesome creation, Dawn!!

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  49. This is just too delightful for words!!! Awesome project Dawn!!!

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  50. Oh Wow DAwn!! This is absolutely beautiful!! I just love it!! Great coloring!! Your pumpkin is so creative!!!

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  51. This is absolutely gorgeous.I want one!!
    Hope I win ,what a great idea!
    What would you think of trying one as a christmas ornament,would that work?Off to caes this.

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  52. Too funny -- you can use the stuffing again after the Autumn season! Great idea and gorgeous coloring on your image. Welcome to the Spotlight Divas!!

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  53. This is such a neat idea! How fun! Who would think that that is a roll of toilet paper. So creative and I love how you put it together. Best, Curt

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  54. WAY WAY CUTE!. Looks like something you would purchase in a store. Thanks for sharing your idea. Tammie :-) barrycreativeMN@gmail.com

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  55. I love this cute little pumpkin. What a cute fall project and so easy. Your tag is such a great touch and I LOVE your coloring. Have a super day.

    Pat
    neihejp@att.net

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  56. What a cute and creative idea with the toliet paper roll. I just love this.

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  57. This looks like so much fun to make and is so cute! What a clever and creative project!

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  58. How cute is that? Your coloring is wonderful on your stamp. Just makes that pumpkin even more cute.

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  59. Dawn, this is adorable! Perfect fall project!

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  60. Wow - and thank you for sharing this fun project! That's something I def. could make with our 3-year old son Isac. Kramis - Anki

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  61. Oh my WORRRRRD, this is freakin' INCREDIBLE! Totally LOVIN' it!!!!

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  62. Dawn that is awesome, what a GREAT idea, love it! TFS how you made it!

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  63. I love this!!!! It is a great idea to replace the toilet paper that my son used at school. He decided to take the toilet paper and make a bridge with it!!! I've been trying to think of something creative to send him to school with, rather than just a roll of tp! Thanks for the chance to win. Your blog is full of great ideas... definitely will be checking it out further!

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  64. what a great gift idea. I can't wait to give them to my grandsons, they will get a kick out of it. Thanks for telling us how to do it.

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  65. super cute - I love the cinnamon stick as an addition!

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