With the smell of autumn in the air, Hometalk has turned into a colorful & creative pumpkin patch of great project ideas. Here’s our harvest of over 50 different crazy cool pumpkin projects to inspire you this fall!

Decoupaged Pumpkins

Colorful ModPodged Pumpkins by Suzy H

Book Page Pumpkins by At the Picket Fence

Country Living Inspired Decoupage Pumpkins by Debbie @ Confessions of a Plate Addict

Shabby Chic Pumpkin by Debbiedoo’s

Decoupage a Pumpkin to Match Any Decor by Between Naps on the Porch

Music Sheet & Ivy Pumpkin by Sheila G (Plum Doodles)

Plant Pumpkins

Decorative Pumpkin Mum Watering System

Miniature Pumpkin Vases by Kristi L

Palm Leaf Pumpkins by The Space Between

Fall Bridal Shower by Lisa Pennington

Music Sheet Planter Pumpkins by Eclectically Vintage

Corn Husk Pumpkins by Domestically Speaking

Pumpkin Topiaries

Front Door Topiary by Sand & Sisal

DIY Pumpkin Topiary Centerpiece by Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker

Ceramic & Jute Topiaries by Sheila G (Plumdoodles)

Monogrammed Pumpkin Topiary by Decorating Ideas Made Easy

Snowman Pumpkin by Jessica @ Four Generations One Roof

Chocolate Pumpkin Topiary by It’s So Very Cheri

Covered Pumpkins

Twine Wrapped Pumpkin by Jennifer Rizzo

Add a Little Bling to Your Fall Decorating by ‘A Casarella

How to Make a Jute Webbing Pumpkin by At the Picket Fence

Dryer Vent Pumpkins by It All Started With Paint

Pumpkin Decorating Without Carving by Anna M

Chevron Fabric Pumpkin by Our Pinteresting Family

Pottery Barn Inspired Brown Paper Bag Pumpkin by Domestically Speaking

Painted Pumpkins

Silhouette Pumpkins by Uncommon Designs Online

Monogram Your Pumpkin by Mom4Real

Ombre Glitter Pumpkin by Serendipity R

Create Your Own State Pumpkin by Thistlewood Farms

Better Homes & Gardens Inspired White Pumpkins by Southern Hospitality

Cinderella Pumpkin by Mom4Real

Easy, Inexpensive, Yet Elegant DIY Glitter Pumpkins by Christine at First Home Love Life

Upholstery Tack and Puffy Paint Pumpkins by Christine at First Home Love Life

1-2-3-4 Funkin Punkin by It’s So Very Cheri

Hobnail Pumpkins by Janel Hutton

Crafted Pumpkins

DIY Fabric Pumpkins by Myra @ My Blessed Life

Coffee Filter Pumpkins by Melissa – The Happier Homemaker

DIY Dollar Store Illuminated Pumpkin by Lisa D

DIY Yarn Pumpkins by DIY Showoff

Easy Sweater Pumpkins by Debbie @ Confessions of a Plate Addict

Linen Driftwood Pumpkins by City Farmhouse

Sweet Sweater Pumpkins by Debi Ward Kennedy

$2 Easy DIY Burlap Pumpkins by Thistlewood Farms

Styrofoam Pumpkin Halloween Treat Container by Serendipity Refined

Shabby Chic Pumpkin by Mary Beth

From Plastic to Realistic by Decorating Ideas Made Easy

No Sew Sweater Pumpkins by Angie (Country Chic Cottage)

Chalkboard & Pumpkins by It’s So Very Cheri

Pumpkin Porches

Mums & Heirloom Pumpkins by Beth B (Unskinny Boppy)

 Primping My Bike For Fall by Organized Clutter Queen

Pumpkin and Hay Barrel Porch Wagon by Decorchick!

Mini Pumpkin Wall Sconce by Lorraine F

Chippy Chair Porch Pumpkin by Organized Clutter Queen

Vinyl Monogram Pumpkins by On Sutton Place

Other Pumpkin Projects

Here’s a few bonus pumpkin projects from outside of Hometalk for even more fun fall inspiration!

Easy Rub ‘n Buff Metallic Pumpkins by Decorchick

Monogrammed Pumpkin by Dukes and Duchesses

Mod Podge Fabric Pumpkins by A Pumpkin & A Princess

8 Decorating Pumpkins by Naptime Decorator & Friends

Industrial Decorative Pumpkins by Design, Dining and Diapers

Easy, Peasy, Fun and Sleazy by Kirb Appeal

This week’s inspirational round-up of aquascapes takes us to the outdoors to get reconnected with nature. Aquascapes are water features that are designed  by arranging plants, stones, and other natural elements in an aesthetically pleasing way. Although they look like natural ponds and streams, the aquascapes in this round-up were all artfully crafted by talented contractors on Hometalk.

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Hi there Hometalkers! Welcome to this week’s inspirational round-up: Pallet Projects A-Plenty. Anyone who’s ever taken a digital stroll through Internet DIY-town knows that repurposing wood from discarded pallets is all the rage. Pallet planters, pallet furniture, pallet walls — the pallet-able possibilities are endless. If you think you’ve seen ‘em all, think again! You’ll be surprised at how creative some of these projects are.

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Hi there Hometalkers! Ready for another inspiring round-up? This week we’ve put together a post of all different kinds of headboards for you to take a gander at — everything from DIY upholstered headboards, to upcycled junk headboards, to lego headboards! Pretty much if you want something to be a headboard, it can be a headboard. So feast your eyes on these creative examples, and hop aboard the Headboard Express!

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Hello Hometalkers! I’m back with another round-up of inspiring projects, and this week’s theme is repurposed planters. Reusing old, or even broken, objects as new homes for our plants not only helps the environment by reducing waste, but helps add character to the garden. And, as evidenced by the myriad examples on Hometalk, there is no limit to what you can make into a planter!

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Howdy folks, and happy Friday! :)

This week’s inspiration is a collection of some of our favorite wall treatments on Hometalk & around the web. Stencilled walls, quilted walls, wine bottle walls — there is no end to the creative ways to add a touch of flair to those four big, blank canvases that make up a room!

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Howdy folks!

We’re kicking off a new series of posts called Weekly Inspiration, wherein we feature the week’s best Hometalk posts. Hopefully these community favorites will inspire you to come up with your next big project!

(PS: Click the project picture or the link to learn more about each project!)

Where I come from, paint goes on the wall. Imagine my delight at discovering this world of endless possibilities? Here are some of my favorite picks off Hometalk:

Paint the fabric on that old chair! Yes, it can be done!

I didn’t even know you could paint fabric until I came across Debra’s painted chair (The Bungalow Blog).

I learned from reading through all the comments is that it is important to sand the chair first to soften the fabric before you paint. You can read that discussion here.

Watermelon looking propane tank

I ADORE this watermelon propane tank by Terry M  (Forever Decorating)

She used oil base for the green base color on the tank and  acrylic to paint the stripes. She also  used several coats of exterior sealer. You can see the full post here 

Hand painted floor cloth . . . on a budget.

By Kass Wilson (Wallstreat Studio). This was actually for an exhibit design inspired by “I Dream Of Jeannie”. The idea was to create a floor that appeared to be custom tile. . . on a budget. They used the back side of a piece of linoleum vinyl flooring that they got as a remnant.

Tips from Kass: “For maximum durability, use XIM or Styx as your primer. The paint should be a good quality latex like Ben Moore or Sher Wms. Keep away from the big box store paints.” You can read more here.

Painted Basement Staircase Using Samples

This is by one of my favorite bloggers on Hometalk, Beth B (Unskinny Boppy) Such a resourceful use of paint samples, plus I just love this color pallet.

Funny, so many people said they were going to try this after seeing her post. I guess everyone has old worn stairs somewhere in their house. I’m in an apt so what do I know :). You can see more of the project here.

Marbleize a Pot!

This photo speak for itself. Needless to say, this is not real marble, it is paint! This was also done by Kass Wilson (I can’t get enough of her work!) You can see more about it here

And finally, the ultimate teen room! (And maybe some adults too.)

Rock N Roll Room

This is a giant mural painted by Anita Roll Murals (she’s done amazing things with paint– You can see more here)

Well, there you have it, folks!

I am linking this up at Domestically Speaking, for my first ever paint party! I hope you like it :)

Miriam

Happy Friday! I’m kicking back on a Friday evening after a LONG and busy week to recap some of the best things on Hometalk this week.

This first thing that comes to mind brings a big smile to my face.

The Return of Woodbridge. For those of you who don’t know Woodbridge Enviromental (Bob Cameron) through Hometalk, I will simply say that he is the most brilliant and caring contractor I have ever come across. The man is a walking encyclopedia and a really kind hearted encyclopedia at that. He’s been tied up taking care of a nasty mold situation (another story) for the past six weeks and he was sorely missed. I mean, who else can give a six paragraph answer about using OSI EP-100 on Hardi Plank siding Butt Joints? Do you think I even know what that is??

The Fabulous New Muralist. Anita Roll Murals has done some of the most amazing work I have ever seen. She joined Hometalk this week and we have been treated to serious eye candy ever since.

The cupcake room. This would make me hungry all the time.

She called this Molly’s tree. This is so beautifully done.

This is the Sweet Silhouette Nursery.

This is one of the boys’ rooms she posted in the boys’ rooms album. They are all amazing, but this one’s my favorite.

If you like these you ‘aint seen nothin yet!’ Don’t miss her lego room and rock n’ roll room as well.

The Most Bizarre Post

This originated from apartment therapy and gave everyone a lot to talk about. The focus of most of the comments was, WHY would someone put bathroom in an elevator shaft??

The U Socket

Becky Sue Baker attended the KBIS (Kitchen & Bath show) and came back with lots of “goodies” to post. This one was really cool:

By Fastmac, costs $24.95. You can plug your USB plug directly in! You can read more about it on Becky Sue’s blog.

That’s all for now, folks! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

Miriam

I am always on the lookout for cool and interesting pictures to share with Hometalk facebook fans.

A few weeks ago, this photo showed up in my facebook news feed.  I laughed out loud when I saw it. If anyone wants to experiment with this and post how-to directions on Hometalk, I will send you a tee shirt!

The picture was originally posted by Old Moss Woman’s Secret Garden on facebook. I wish I could tell you more about who Old Moss Woman is, but I have no idea.  I couldn’t find a link to a website or a bio, or anything of the sort. I Googled her name, but all I found was someone else saying the same thing; that they have no idea who she is. She regularly posts the most unbelievable photos of nature on her page.

Well, thanks to the new facebook PM to business pages, I was able to send her an email and request permission to share her pictures on Hometalk. This was our brief correspondence:

I’m not sure what she meant by Love, BE at the end – doesn’t that contributed to her mysteriousness?

Anyway, I chose to share three photos of spectacular peacock topiaries on Hometalk. I’m so glad I did, everyone loved them! Here is one and you can see the rest here.

One of the things I love about Hometalk is the random facts people know. I had no idea where these photos were taken but others were able to tell me more about them:

I plan on sharing more of her pictures on Hometalk soon. I have few more to show you now, though.

This is an old abandoned railroad tunnel in France:

This is Cambria Pine Lodge in Cambria, CA.  I hadn’t heard of it so I looked it up quickly. It appears to be a  fabulous  resort with amazing themed gardens.

I have no idea where these are or how to make them but I absolutely adore them and just had to show you.

That’s it for today! I’m all gardened out. :) I visited the Atlanta Botanical Garden with Erica Glasener this morning. Can’t wait to tell you all about that in my next post!

Have a beautiful weekend.

Miriam