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The Painted Apron
Two of my favorite things…sunflowers and pumpkins! Love your blooming pumpkin and seeing your artwork come to life Jenna! The highlights on the ribs of the pumpkin add the perfect touch of realism. Happy Friday ♥
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the Painted Apron says:
Thanks so much Mary, it’s almost pumpkin season!
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Nancy says:
Sunflowers and pumpkins! Yes, please!
I love how this turned out. Very nice!
Happy Friday!
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the Painted Apron says:
Thanks so much Nancy, have a wonderful weekend!
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Pam says:
I love blooming pumpkins especially when the blooms are sunflowers Your talents and creativity are amazing! Happy Friday!
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the Painted Apron says:
Thank you Pam, and you just gave me an idea, I think I will make one to use in my fall decor!
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marmeladegypsy says:
I love your floral pumpkin photo AND the finished piece. Sunflowers are such a wonderful subject and this is so fall-happy!
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the Painted Apron says:
Thanks Jeanie, I love sunflowers, and they are such fun to paint!
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Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says:
Jenna, your blooming pumpkin is beautiful! I always enjoy seeing how your art comes to life. You are so talented! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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the Painted Apron says:
Thank you Shannon, I love to paint sunflowers!
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NikiLEOwife says:
This is beautiful! I would’ve thought markers would equal kiddish, but it doesn’t at all! It looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators! Have a great weekend my friend!
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife
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the Painted Apron says:
Thanks so much Niki! Happy weekend!
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Awakening Wonders says:
Cheers to your creative work this week – pumpkins and sunflowers are so natural together!
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the Painted Apron says:
They do play well together don’t they! Thanks Mary!
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lghiggins says:
I think that is the perfect medium for your picture. It doesn’t feel like fall yet, but I’m sure the craft stores disagree.
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the Painted Apron says:
Thank you Linda, I love to color with markers
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Kim says:
This is so pretty Jenna – what’s not to love about pumpkins and sunflowers? Such a happy combination. Loved your step by step pictures. It looks like so much fun to work with markers – and therapeutic too lol. Thank you as always for sharing your wonderful talent and creativity!
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the Painted Apron says:
Thank you Kim, you are always so kind with your comments Coloring with markers is therapeutic and not messy like paint
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Step 3: Trim the excess air dry clay.
Use your razor blade to carefully cut the excess clay away from around the petals. When you’re done, lift the clay sunflower using the plastic wrap from your project surface. Flip it over into your hand and gently peel the plastic wrap away from the bottom.
Step 4: Glue the clay sunflower to the top of the pumpkin.
Cover the backside of the clay sunflower with glue making sure to go all the way to the edges. Lay it on your pumpkin and gently press to get good contact between the clay, the glue, and the pumpkin.
Depending on your pumpkin, you may need to cut a hole in the center of your sunflower for the pumpkin stem.
If you want to add any additional embellishments such as the bee from the Laurel Mould or stamp impressed leaves, now would be the time to do that.
Let them air dry clay cure for 24 hours.
Step 5: Paint the sunflower and seal the entire piece.
If the cracks in the clay bother you, you can easily repair them. Do this by pushing a little bit of rolled, soft, clay into the crack of the dried clay. Wipe away the excess and use a wet cotton swab to blend and smooth the clay into the design.
Paint your stamp work with cream-colored decor paint, let it dry completely, and then seal the entire pumpkin, including the sunflower embellishment, with a high-quality top coat. Don’t skip sealing otherwise, you’ll be disappointed when you go to antique your piece! Let the top coat dry completely.
