Dryer Vent Pumpkins

I thought I'd give a tutorial on how to make the dryer vent pumpkins

 I featured in my front porch decor post. 

I got the idea from Courtney at A Diamond in the Stuff. 

She's made so many variations on the original - you should go check it out.

I used 6" and 4" plastic dryer vent to make two different sizes of pumpkin. I cut the vent with scissors and wire cutters, curved it around on itself, and hot glued the open ends together.  

I then spraypainted them "Cinnamon" by Krylon. 

I used a cinnamon stick for the stem.

Some moss and a leaf added some visual interest. 

This is a really easy project - the hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry.

I printed out "Boo" signs and glued them to two of them to take to work.

So many people commented on them. 

It's nice when such a simple craft has such impact. 
And I like that, unlike real pumpkins, they can be used year after year.




I'm linking to these great parties this week!