Happy Harvest

This past week has been all things

HAPPY HARVEST

at Doodlebug Designs

This is their newest 'fall, autumn, thanksgiving' collection with an 

array of cute little critters like squirrels, owls, scarecrows, foxes and more!

And they're having a fun giveaway that involves pinning to Pinterest...check out the details:

www.doodlebugblog.com

I love little hangers made from wood and other sturdy objects, but

how about a stuffed paper ornament?  This one comes in just under 12 X 12

so it's a great size for hanging on a door or cabinet front!

To start out, I took a piece of 12 X 12 cardstock and folded it in half.  

Next I sketched out half of a pumpkin shape

(basically just rounding the edges and then creating a valley at the top)

After cutting out the design, open up the template and place it on top of desired

patterned paper (you will need two sheets for the front and back).

Trace the design onto the two patterned papers and cut out.  

The great thing about pumpkins is that they come in all shapes and sizes...you can't go wrong :)

You can also find templates online or use a svg file or other die-cutting file.

Match the two patterned papers up and begin machine stitching around the

perimeter or use a quick drying craft glue.  Be sure to leave about a 2"-3"opening

at the top so that you can stuff the shape with cotton filler, paper shreds

or tissue paper.  Use a ruler or long knitting needle to pack the filling.

After filling, glue or machine stitch the top closed.

I used a 1" circle die to create a fun folk-artsy polka dot pattern.  

The lace circle was made with a Lace Nesting Die (by Lifestyle Crafts)

and then I die cut the center with a circle die.  And I LOVE the new Sprinkles!

I hand-cut a few pumpkin leaves from an old template that I had...there

are many online by simply doing a search for "pumpkin leaves".

After cutting out, I sanded around the edges just to give a more finished look.

I also cut the stem from one of the Happy Harvest papers and then attached it to a 

piece of chipboard before gluing to the top of the pumpkin.  

Two small holes were punched at the top and then strung with wire for the hanger.

A cheery bow (ribbon from May Arts) completed the look and now it's ready

to greet our Autumn guests!

And y'all get ready...tomorrow we will begin our PaperHaus Fall Splendor Hop

along with the reveal of the newest issue...I've seen it and it's loaded with beautiful things!

http://www.thepaperhaus.com/