Masked Pumpkins

September 29, 2012

While surfing the internet for Halloween ideas, I saw some felt owl masks. I got the idea to make owl masks for the pumpkins I had outside my front door on the covered patio.

Totally flying by the seat of my pants, without a pattern, or tutorial to follow, I cut out some felt owl masks and blanket stitched them together.


 These are scans of the masks.

I thought I was off to a good start, and purchased some black elastic to stretch around the pumpkins and hold the masks on.


After putting the first mask on the pumpkins, I decided they needed more. Maybe a hat. Dollar Tree had pirate hats and Menard's had cowboy hats. At least that's what the packaging said. The cowboy hat looks like a combination fedora/cowboy hat. Maybe part bowler too.


I also hot glued yellow buttons on the pumpkins for eyes. I thought this was also a step in the right direction.




Kinda cute...


This is the pirate. I mean pirate owl.


That is my craft project for this week...my house is a mess...felt everywhere...buttons...scraps...thread...in three different rooms...I am a messy crafter.


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  1. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 29, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Carlene the pirate owl pumpkin is adorable!!

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  2. DebbySeptember 29, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    So cute and so original. Someone sells owl eye masks.....like the sleep ones. Trying to find them.

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  3. halloweencoupleSeptember 29, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Those are cute, I love the hats on them as well.

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  4. Patricia @ 9th and DenverSeptember 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Adorable pumpkins!
    That pirate and cowboy... !!!

    I love fresh ideas. Pat

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  5. Danni@SiloHillFarmSeptember 29, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I am loving that pirate owl! Oh my gosh...so very cute! I'm a messy crafter too....I thought we all were!

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  6. cynthia lee designsSeptember 30, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Love them...way too cute!! I'm a messy crafter too.
    ~Cindy

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  7. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 30, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Carlene: That is such a cute idea. They both look great..Happy Sunday..Judy

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  8. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 30, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Very charming pumpkins at your door! I don't have a craft room, so when I work on something, it takes over the whole house!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 30, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    That is just altogether adorable! How creative and fun! Happy Fall!

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  10. The Farmers DaughterSeptember 30, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    How cute is this! Great idea!

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  11. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 30, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Carlene, this is adorable! How unique and so so much fun! I would love to have a masked pumpkin at StoneGable!

    Please stop by StoneGable and join TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS. Your great pumpkin masks will be a welcomed addition! Linky goes live Wednesday at 8:00pm.

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  12. KathySeptember 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I am such a messy crafter too. Your pirate is aaarrgghh

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  13. DebbiedoosSeptember 30, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Oh my gosh this it is the cutest Carlene. Off to pin him now. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    very very cute

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  15. must love junkOctober 1, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Such cute pics! I love the topic-nostalgia :)
    Susan

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  16. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 1, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Carlene, your masked owl pumpkins are just TOO cute for words! Aren't you clever. I'm really loving all the owl things I keep seeing.

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  17. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageOctober 2, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    They are completely adorable! Love the pirate mask pumpkin. Visiting from Sunday's Best linky party and am a new GFC follower.

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  18. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    very Cute idea!

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  19. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseOctober 2, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    These is absolutely precious! Such a novel idea!
    JoAnn

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  20. MicupofteaOctober 3, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Hi Carlene~ Visiting from Kathe with An E~ Oh, these are just adorable...you clever girl! Love them all. I want to make one now! Festive and fun. :)
    Shawn

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  21. LauraOctober 3, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    This is just adorable! What a cute idea!

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  22. SarahOctober 22, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Charlene, I'm glad you posted this on your sidebar because I missed it earlier. This is a darling idea. Love the pirate pumpkin owl.........Sarah

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  23. Eclectically VintageOctober 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    He's a real hoot Carlene!
    Kelly

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