Pumpkins, and Buttons, and Hot Glue - Oh, My!

I have really gotten into Halloween this year which is a little unusual for me.  It was the Halloween issue of BH&G that did it - it was filled with the cutest, easiest ideas!!! 
This weekend I decided to make the Button Pumpkin.  It was a simple and easy project that can be made fairly quickly. 

I didn't have a button collection (apparently lots of people keep spare buttons) so I had to purchase buttons or try to beg them from my friends.  I found a "bag -o-buttons" at Hobby Lobby for less than $5.00 and a nice customer in front of me had an extra coupon that she shared with me!  Yes!  I decided to use a plastic pumpkin because I wanted it to last for more than one year -  they were on sale at Michaels.  I already had ribbon and a hot glue gun so I was set.

I decided to make the large "BOO" pumpkin and then a smaller creamy white one with cream butons I "monogrammed" with our last initial - M.  I think they turned out great - so cute!  I will tell you though that I was not pleased with the first one that I made.... the word was too big or the pumpkin (medium sized) was too small.  Either way, I was not thrilled so I waited overnight and pulled all of the buttons off, purchased a larger pumpkin (thank goodness they were on sale) and tried again! 

This is the inspiration :-)

I used inexpensive plastic pumkins - I ended up using a larger orange one than this -

my first try was a flop! 

First step - sorting the buttons and laying out the word BOO.  Note - my first try was too big.

This is my second try - Much better!! I tried it here first  on the table in the foyer. 

I also made a small cream colored pumpkin with a button "M".

 

I thought the tone on tone was so sweet and simple. 

One more look - this cabinet is built in on either side of the fireplace.

Hmmm - I wasn't sure which spot was best -  in the foyer? or on the console table in front of the window? 

Which place is best?  Decisions, decisions.....

Ok - I moved it back to the black table in the foyer...I may move it around until Halloween!! :-)

This week I am linking to the following parties:

Debbie's Newbie Party at http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/

Seasonal Sundays @ http://www.thetablescaper.blogspot.com/

Amaze Me Mondays @ http://www.dittledattle.blogspot.com/

Tabletop Tuesday @ http://www.astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/

Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party @ http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/

Wow Us Wednesdays at http://www.savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/

Potpourri Party @ http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home Party at http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday @ www.atthepicketfence.com

Freshman Fridays @ www.homesavvyatoz.com

Tuesday's Treasures Fall Party @ http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com

Come and join the fun!!