Projects

Glittery Gold Pumpkin

A slight ombre effect makes this simple pumpkin a chic centerpiece.

GlitterPumpkin (1)

Project Instructions:

 

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill level (1-5): 2

Time to complete:  30 minutes

Age range: 12+

Messy level (1-5): 3

Materials:

  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter Stacker: 24 Karat (SUL50862 UPC 717868508621)
  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter Stacker: Topaz (SUL50863 UPC 717968508638)
  • Foam pumpkin
  • Wired burlap ribbon
  • Craft brush
  • Paper cup
  • Craft glue
  • Hot glue
  • Scissors

Steps:

  1. Using craft brush cover desired top area of pumpkin with craft glue, sprinkle with Topaz glitter, let dry.
  2. Mix one part gold glitter with one part Topaz in cup.
  3. Cover desired middle area of pumpkin with craft glue, sprinkle with glitter mixture, let dry.
  4. Cover remaining area of pumpkin with craft glue, sprinkle with gold glitter, let dry.
  5. Glue strips of wired burlap ribbon to stem, curl as shown.