I adore this gilded pumpkin and gourd project. I think it is so pretty! I admired some of these images last year in Country Living but didn’t realize how easy it would be to create these beauties at home! Just a few weeks ago I was introduced to an awesome line of products from Caromal Colours — they make creative projects really fun and doable. And when I heard they were the company that did the gilded pumpkins in Country Living, I knew I wanted to share this project with you.
If you are at all struggling with how to festive up your home for fall, this would be a perfect solution!
Gilded pumpkins or gourds (or pears or pots or ??!!) would take you right on through the holidays! And it looks like a ton of fun to make them.
These beauties would make great gifts too. You can also use this kit to gild other things beside pumpkins and gourds, like decorative items or molding! The options are endless!
A FUN VIDEO DEMONSTRATION!
Check out this video (I posted it at Blissfully Domestic) to see the process of gilding a gourd! It is a fun video, you’ll enjoy it and you’ll learn how to make a great fall garland too!
A fellow blogging friend, Patty, is a distributor for Caromal Colours. She is absolutely delightful and is now a sponsor of The Inspired Room. As you probably know by now, I think one of the best things about blogging is the fact that we women can encourage each other in our home businesses. Times are tough for everyone and so if we can support fellow bloggers to make ends meet I am all for that! Together we can get through these crazy times.
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Now, because she is extra sweet, Patty is giving away a gilding kit (see above) to help us get in the mood for fall crafting! All you have to do is leave a comment here telling us what type of fall project you might use this gilding kit for if you are the lucky winner! Winner will be selected Friday at 10PM PST.
If you are inspired to check out Caromal Colours products, would you kindly check out Patty’s website for more information and use her code (PattyH) to place your order? That way she will get the credit for your order and you’ll get discounted shipping. You can also become a distributor yourself, so if you are looking for a creative way to bring in some extra income to your family, let Patty know I sent you over!
top four images: Country Living
OH MYYYY! That doorway… with the gold and silver and twigs… sigh… Especially the thing on the door itself!!! Too dreamy! I might have to try those ideas… the house we’re now making over has those exact little windows above the front door. Oh, and while I’m thinking of what uncanny timing The Inspired Room’s ‘inspirations’ have had for me lately… the recent post with the ‘memory jars’ with the sweet hanging tags… My husband found a whole box of those EXACT bottles/jars in the basement that same day. He still can’t figure out why I’m THAT excited about them!
I love the gold leaved pumpkins and I think they would go very well with my Fall decor (plans), I even got the perfect pair of fake ones to try it out on. So I am keeping my fingers crossed that I win (I hope they ship overseas).
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I have to say I have use gilding before for artwork and I love it VERY much – it adds so much to paintings. The splash of gold, just that glint adds quite a bit. When you think of gilding you don’t always have to think of making the whole thing gold. Sometimes just adding a sparkle is profound!
I love it very much!
Tracy
.-= The Crazy Suburban Mom´s last blog ..Monday Estate Sale Finds =-.
I’d love a basket full of gilded pumpkins in my fireplace… it won’t be cold enough for a fire in there for some time.. so some sparkley pumpkins would be perfect in the meantime.
I’m enamored of that grape-bunched-shaped door hanging in the second photo. I’m about to replace all my mismatched ugly exterior doors with medium-oak colored doors, and a gilded bunch of fruits and gourds would stand out in a nice contrast.
I have several things I’d like to try the gilding on…….pumpkins, pears,
apples……..it’d be beautimous!!
Suzanne
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Gilding makes everyday objects look extra classy. And sassy. Beautiful pictures!
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..Movin’ on =-.
I’m hoping to try my hand at “gilding” this year- Thanks for the tips.
I so what to start “fall” but still waiting for my life to slow down a little.
Thanks for all you do
Have a great day.
oh – I love the look of those pumpkins & gourds – I would definitely give that a try if I won!
thanks!
.-= jodi @ back40life´s last blog ..Fall here we come! =-.
What a great look for fall. My mantle still needs some “nesting” and a guilded pumpkim or gourd would be perfect. I watched the video and it was very informative. I am hoping to win!
Charla
.-= Charla @ For the Sake of Time´s last blog ..Lady Lavabo =-.
Oh my word! Those are darling! Please, please pick me! I don’t have a website but I will send my pics to Melissa to post! I would LOVE to do these this year!
Gilded fruit for sure!! I *love* your entry way!!
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I love those pears, they would be so fun to have on my coffee table…I would do something like that!
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Rainy Day =-.
Love the way these look! Would love to win!
My siblings and I (4 of and spouses) have decided the last few years to make the choice for meaningful and non-cluttery gifts, mostly handmade, in an effort to get back to the most important things about Christmas. I just found my idea for what I’ll be making this year!! I imagine even silver would be gorgeous for winter decor. Can’t wait to try this out! I’ll be doing some of the pots and some gourds!
.-= Spring´s last blog ..We went to Paris… =-.
Oh my goodness, these are amazing! I’ve never seen so much gilding in one place. I can see myself starting with the standard yet beautiful wood pears, and then I might just go crazy!!
L.O.V.E. the wreath on the front door…screams fall without being “halloween-y”. This looks like a fun project!
Love the gilding. Can’t wait to watch your video. I would use this kit for pumpkins & gourds, and also a set of picture frames that are waiting for a little DIY magic.
My husband grows all kinds of gourds, so I would have tons of possibillities with this
Love this and I have a transom window that would look darling with gilded pumpkins up there!
I would gild the pumpkins…and maybe the door, too! Thx for the great ideas, always. Lizabeth http://www.sparkbark.com
.-= Lizabeth´s last blog ..Kid Funnies =-.
Oh those gourds are the cutest, ever! I would definitely try my hand at some gourds. I love fall and all the decorations but lots of orange doesn’t really go with our style. What a great idea!!!
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Oh how cool. Thank you! I’d actually play with a twig wreath and details added to it.
.-= Katie at makingthishome.com´s last blog ..Bridal Shower Gift Idea =-.
I have the perfect spot for these adorable pumpkins and gourds on my front porch. I hope to win so I can make some to gift out to family and friends that don’t have the time to craft.
I would love to do a wreath with the gourds and pumpkins. How beautiful!
I would guild some faux pumpkins to use for more than one year. Thanks for the chance to win; my fingers are crossed!
.-= Kimberly´s last blog ..How ’bout them Cowgirls… =-.
A door twig wreath or basket of gilded fruit would be lovely!
.-= Sandra´s last blog ..Sabbath Keeping =-.
I love the checkerboard pumpkins for my steps and the pears would look stupendously wonderful lined up on my mantel.
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I would love to do the pears. I am not much into ‘orange’ so for the fall, the gilding would be perfect. It would go with my other ‘fall’ colors. Thanks for the great give-a-way opportunity.
.-= Cherri Engle´s last blog ..A Fun Give-A-Way over at The Inspired Room =-.
I would do some pumpkins for my front steps. Those poor steps are neglected every year due to our (lack of) budget!
.-= Debby´s last blog ..The definition of a frustrating morning: (In which I hang my head in utter shame!!!) =-.
I would definitely gild some gourds and pumpkins! Maybe pears too!
Lou Cinda
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Oooh what a fun giveaway! I would definitely put this to good use on some gourds and mini pumpkins to add some fall sparkle to my dining room and entry.
.-= LeilaMac´s last blog ..{random musings} birthday loot! =-.
I may try the polka dot pumpkin!
I would love to try gilding some little pumpkins and gourds for a fall mantel decoration. Thanks!
How beautiful, and what a neat craft to do with our mom’s group. Thanks for a chance to win.
We just bought a new house, so I have a lot of decorating to do & Fall is my favorite season to decorate! I am going to have fun this year! I love the gilded mini pumpkins hanging in the dining room…might have to try that one!
I just found your site and absolutely LOVE it! I would guild pumpkins and gourds. They look beautiful stacked on those stools and as a matter of fact, I collect stools and benches! I would love to try to replicate that look.
Thanks for this giveaway! Blessings,
Dee @ boysrus
I am thinking of a large gilded conch shell……….it would look so special on a bathroom countertop or fireplace mantle. Thank you for sharing.
I have a bowl that is begging to be filled with gilded fruit! So beautiful!
sylviarj at yahoo dot com
i am in love!!! i think i would do pumpkins for the living room!
.-= Courtney´s last blog ..Super Yummy Stuffed Shells!! =-.
I LOVE the idea of gilding pumpkins or gourds to hang from my dining room light fixture. Oh and the other CUTE idea that I’d love to tackle (if I had enough space in my outdoor entryway) is the cute shelf with gilded pumpkins on it…SO fun and festive! It would be fun to host a party and let each guest pick a pumpkin off the shelf as they leave. Okay, I’m more in LOOOVVE now!
.-= Danica´s last blog ..A little weekend flying… =-.
Love these gilded pumpkins. What a great twist and just in time for decorating my front door. I was also inspired by the polka dots. Hmmmmm what shall I do? I can’t wait to get started.
.-= pam rosenberg´s last blog ..Relish Each and Every Day =-.
I’m not sure what I would do, but it would be SO much fun to experiment!
.-= songbirdtiff´s last blog ..Pottery Barn Inspired Kitchen Table =-.
I love the chandelier that is what i would try first
Ohh, how beautiful! I’d love the kit to use on pumpkins and would display them on the porch to welcome all my fall visitors. Love this!
.-= Cassie´s last blog ..A Wish-Full Week! =-.
I know exactly what I will use it for! I do a tea for the ladies of our church every year. This year it is in early October and this would be perfect to do pumpkins and pears etc…and still give an elegant touch to the tea! Even if I don’t win I will be looking into buying this kit!
Thanks!
.-= Deanna´s last blog ..The Barn Begins =-.
I want to make a door decoration! I LOVE THIS!!
I would definitely gild me some pumpkins for the front porch. I LOVE Halloween and decorating for it, so please enter me!!
I would so love to win this. Last year at Christmas, I did a Martha Steward craft of hanging my cards from a branch in a vase. I would love to gild a branch for that this year. But before that, I could see some leave garland gilded for the opening to my dining room. Actually, I can think of a ton of things to use this for….
.-= Angela Kerr´s last blog ..Zumba =-.
I just bought some fake pumpkins at the craft store the other day and I’d love to try my hand at gilding them and making a fall arrangement for my covered porch.
Now that I’m thinking about it, gilding would probably work on that old small metal bucket I have in the attic that I was saving for the perfect craft project.
.-= shel´s last blog ..Stop by for coffee..with the Mrs. =-.