You know I love a good repurposed or upcycled project and today’s craft combines all my favorites: repurposing, the color orange, and pumpkins. This repurposed bundt pan pumpkin turned out so cute and will make a whimsical and unique centerpiece for fall!
If you watched yesterday’s periscope video {find me on periscope: Randi Dukes/DukesnDuchesses}, you saw that I made a quick thrift store trip and came home with two old, distressed bundt pans. They were only $1.99 each and I knew they’d be perfect for repurposing!
I spray painted them both bright glossy orange and let them dry completely. I considered distressing the edges but I loved how shiny and bright they looked so I left them intact.
I placed the bundt pans on top of each other and hot glued the centers together. The edges of these bundt pans don’t fit snugly together because of the tall centers but it really doesn’t matter. The overall look is super cute and I love the curvy edges on the one pan. It adds a bit of character and interest.
I cut a large dry branch and hot glued it into the center to act as the pumpkin stem …
… then added green fabric leaves {just randomly cut by hand} …
… and coiled wire to mimic those coily little green things on a pumpkin stalk. It was so simple and quick to make!
I’m forcing myself to wait until September but once it hits, I’m breaking out every fall decoration I own and this repurposed bundt pan pumpkin will be part of the centerpiece on my dining room table.
It suits the eclectic style in my home and is such a fun way to give new life to some really old pans!
For more repurposed fall and Halloween ideas, be sure to check out this pumpkin cloche that’s so fun for fall entertaining …
… simple light bulb pumpkins …
… and a repurposed pot lid pumpkin!
Barb says
Cute idea!
T'onna @ USS Crafty says
Such a cute and clever idea!!!
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Heidi says
I love this! Especially like that each pan has a different edge. Will keep an eye out for bundt pans!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
How clever and stink’n cute is this idea! I’ll be scouring the thrift store aisles for bundt pans now. I’m thinking this would make a fabulous Thanksgiving hostess gift filled with homemade treats inside.
eileensideways says
that is so so cute, so creative. love it!
Jeanette says
This is just too darn cute! Love it! Now I have to find 2 pans…..off to the thrift store this weekend!! Thanks for the clever idea!
Shelly says
Brilliant – and so bright and vibrant – I just adore this!
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Randi Dukes says
Thanks so much for your comment. I’m sorry – I won’t share this on another site. It’s been really popular on my site and I’d like the traffic to stay there. Thanks for the offer though!
Kati says
This is so cute! I love the eclectic look. I think it would be adorable with mini bundt pans too for some little pumpkins.
Christie says
This is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Totally Terrific Tuesday. I’m pinning!
Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit says
So great! I love this!
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Linda at Mixed Kreations says
Clever idea stacking them like this. Love the shiny orange, really cute!
Barbara Warner says
I love the pumpkin and APPLE upcycles! the are just the thing a farmhouse kitchen (or any back door) needs! Thanks for inspiring others.