Here are the items that I used to make a junk pumpkin chef: a cloth dish towel, a pumpkin, a bucket, the top of a milk can, a white gourd, twigs, washers, nuts and an unknown metal part. (maybe some sort of wrench)
I spray painted some birch twigs (from my yard), and the two nuts with black spray paint.
I placed the pumpkin on top of the milk can top, and nailed the nut and washers on for eyes and the unknown metal part for the nose.
I cut wire to bundle the twigs and to make a "U" shaped piece to poke into the pumpkin to attach the mustache and eyebrows.
So with the eyes, nose, mustache and eyebrows in place I set an upside down galvanized pail on top of the pumpkin. I had dry brushed the bucket with white paint last spring. Then I set the white gourd on top of the bucket bottom.
Then I tied the dish towel on as a neckerchief.
This potting sink/bench has proven to be invaluable for outdoor decorating possibilities. I added a kettle of more gourds, the old pump and a Turk's Turban gourd in a berry sieve.
He looks like a "Chef" if you use your imagination!
This vignette is wonderful, Carlene...I love all the colors, textures, and good junkin' finds... and especially how you've framed it with the oars! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Your junky chef makes me laugh Carlene! Tooooo cute for sure :-)
ReplyDeleteAdorable, makes me think of the Swedish Chef from Sesame Street.
ReplyDeleteann
I just love this. I don't know where in the world you get your ideas from, this is so cute. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented and I love your Chef Boyardee!
ReplyDeleteGreat pumpkins! You did it again! The chef has his own sink, pot of produce and a turbaned buddy.
ReplyDeleteAnother really cute idea ... you are just full of clever ideas for Fall. Love him.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Cute!! He's even got his own outdoor kitchen to cook dinner for you!
ReplyDeleteBonjour,
ReplyDeleteVraiment craquant !!! J'adore !
Gros bisous
Oh that is awesomely cute! Love it and perfect for you sink potting bench! Clever girl!
ReplyDeleteCarlene, This is just too cute for words!!!! I love this, you are so clever.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
So cute and creative! Pinned:)
ReplyDeleteThat is too Cute Carlene. I see him show cased in a restaurant. xoxo, olive
ReplyDeleteSeriously cute. Funny too.
ReplyDeleteThis vignette is wonderful, Carlene...I love all the colors, textures, and good junkin' finds... and especially how you've framed it with the oars! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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