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creative projects Halloween/Harvest repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Repurposed Tennis Racket Pumpkin

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This repurposed tennis racket pumpkin was created as part of a sponsored post for Voya Financial.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Now that the kids have started back to school, I’m in all-out fall mode!  I want to sip cider, wander through the pumpkin patch, and deck my house out in fall decor.  While the weather isn’t cooperating with cider drinking and pumpkin season is still a month or so away, the fall decor is making an appearance, starting with this repurposed tennis racket pumpkin.  With a quick trip to the thrift store, an old tennis racket can by upcycled as some pretty cute and whimsical mantel or door decor!

repurposed tennis racket pumpkin

The thrift store is a great place to find old tennis rackets or other sports equipment.  You can usually find great vintage styles and the price is cheap, at least at my local thrift stores.  I found this old wooden racket with a leather handle for about four dollars which is perfect when you plan to cut it up and turn it into a pumpkin {smile}!

thrift store tennis racquet upcycled project

To make this repurposed tennis racket pumpkin for your fall decor, you’ll need to cut the handle down to create a pumpkin stem.  You can simply trim the racket handle and leave a few inches for the stem, or cut it fairly low and cut the top of the handle to use as the stem.  Since the end of this handle is leather clad, I thought it would make a perfect stem so I saved the top three or four inches.

tennis racquet and handle repurposed project

Spray paint the racket bright orange and let it dry completely …

orange painted tennis racquet

… then use hot glue to reattach the handle, forming the pumpkin stem.

leather handle pumpkin stem on tennis racquet

Add a bit of whimsy and color by typing ribbon and tulle around the stem …

ribbon trim on repurposed tennis racquet pumpkin

… along with a burlap or cloth leaf {store bought or handmade} and some coiled wire.

burlap leaf on tennis racquet pumpkin

Super simple and you have some fun fall decor that looks really cute hung over a door or set on the mantel.

upcycled tennis gear

You could even make a whole pumpkin patch using various types and sizes of rackets.

repurposed tennis racket project

Who else is ready for fall decorating?

upcycled tennis racket pumpkin

For more great repurposed ideas using retired tennis gear, be sure to check out the Voya Financial facebook page!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Charlene Asay says

    September 1, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I need an old tennis racket now. This is the cutest!

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  2. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    September 2, 2017 at 7:16 am

    Super cute and great idea! Visiting from BFF party.

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  3. Theresa (@DearCreatives) says

    September 6, 2017 at 10:32 am

    I’m right there with you, it’s still too hot to feel like fall here. But, I am starting on a few fall crafts. This is cute. My daughter plays tennis & would love for me to make this DIY. Thanks for sharing the Inspiration Spotlight party. Sharing.

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  4. the cape on the corner says

    September 6, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    super cute idea and unique idea!
    b

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  5. Hil says

    September 8, 2017 at 10:35 am

    That is such a cute idea! Also a great way to bring some Fall into your tennis game 🙂

    You should link up at #bloggerspotlight too!

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  6. Linda at mixed kreations says

    September 8, 2019 at 10:13 am

    That turned out super cute, and would be such an easy project. I wish that I had kept my old tennis rackets. Oh well another excuse to go to Goodwill. Lol.

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