Cinnamon Scented Painted Sock Pumpkins
Simple to make, sock pumpkins are fuzzy and adorable! Can't find the perfect sock color? No problem, I'll show you how to paint them with inexpensive craft paints and add some warm cinnamon scent!
Hey friend, are you decorating for Fall yet? I'm going slowly this year, and enjoying a simpler approach. I can't wait to share this pumpkin craft idea with you! If you've ever been frustrated that you couldn't find the right color of pumpkin, this easy idea solves that issue. Keep reading and I'll show you how.
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Cindy of County Road 407. We are a group of decor and craft loving bloggers who get together once a
month to share our ideas to inspire you! This month we aren't working with a
specific image, but a theme. Can you guess what it is?
Pumpkins! But not just any old store bought pumpkin. Oh no, the group is
sharing our crafted pumpkin ideas! Yep it's early, not even remotely Fall-like
here in northern Mississippi, but we're sharing our pumpkin craft ideas early
so you can get a head start! You'll find all the pumpkin ideas at the end of
my post.
Save and Pin the projects you like, and don't forget that craft stores are already stocking Christmas supplies - which means they won't be getting any more Fall supplies in this year. You've gotta shop early!
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beautiful photography! If you're new here, I'm Cindy, and I am passionate
about decorating my home on a budget, creating beauty every chance I get! The
"ber" seasons are my very favorite, I love every single thing about this time
of year and I'm over here with my fingers crossed that Fall weather arrives
soon!
How to Paint Fuzzy Sock Pumpkins any Color You Want!
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Over the years, I have made more pumpkins than you can shake a stick at, just
take a look at my
Fall Decor and Crafts page
to see the wide variety!
My top viewed crafted pumpkins:
I've got blue and white pumpkins, dollar store pumpkin remakes, pumpkins from
crocheted chain, whitewashed farmhouse pumpkins and so much more!
Last year, I tried my hand at making fuzzy sock pumpkins. You know those cozy
socks we all get in our stockings every Christmas? Those socks that are thick
and fuzzy and so perfectly warm on your feet.
Here's how they turned out.
They were easy to make and they look so cute, but do you see the problem?
I could not find fuzzy socks in fall colors! I don't decorate with mint
and grey and pink during the Fall, do you?
I brainstormed a little bit and decided I had nothing to lose so I would try
painting one of these pumpkins to see if I could give it that pumpkin spice
warm teddy bear color that I'm currently loving.
These painted cinnamon scented pumpkins turned out so much easier than I
expected and smell so great too! Here's what'll you'll need to make your own
cinnamon scented fuzzy sock pumpkins:
Supplies
- sock pumpkin (find my original tutorial here, which includes a short video!)
- acrylic paints (to get the perfect pumpkin spice color, I used this color mixed with this)
- craft brush
- water
- disposable bowl
- ground cinnamon
Please read the description below the pictures for more details.
Step 1 - mix paint
Pour paint into a bowl and mix colors to get the desired color. Remember, use
any color you want! Add a little water to thin the paint. Mix and mix well to
dissolve.
Step 2 - paint pumpkin
Holding pumpkin by the stem, start painting. Use more of a pouncing and
jabbing motion than a spreading motion, to get paint into all the creases and
fuzziness. Turn the pumpkin frequently to ensure you're not missing any spots.
And paint right over the jute that's separating the segments, just be careful
not to get paint on the stem. Once you finish the whole thing, turn it over
and look for any original sock color peeking through and hit it with a little
dab of paint.
Step 3 - sprinkle cinnamon
While painted pumpkin is still damp, sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Shake off
excess and set aside to dry.
Once the paint is completely dry you can brush any excess cinnamon off with
your fingers. I rubbed it into the pumpkin to saturate it with that warm,
yummy fragrance!
Tips for success:
- Make more paint mixture than you think you'll need, these guys are thirsty!
- Check pumpkin as you're painting to be sure you haven't missed any spots
- The watery paint will keep the pumpkin from looking blotchy, and also makes the paint much, much easier to apply! Don't apply it straight out of the bottle!
Is the pumpkin stiff once the paint dries?
The pumpkin will dry a little stiff but most importantly, it will still look
cute and fuzzy! Even if you're not using the cinnamon, rubbing the dried
pumpkin will help to loosen up some fibers and soften it a little bit. But
let's face it, no one's gonna be snuggling with a pumpkin 😁
My paint stretched to two pumpkins, which I've added to my woods and whites
decorated coffee bar in the kitchen.
If you loved this project, you might like my
DIY sock ghosts and goblins!
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Don't miss the rest of the fantastic pumpkin craft ideas! This is a creative
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Carol of Bluesky at Home
is next with her super cute air dry clay pumpkin napkin rings, and you'll find
all the links below.
bringing beauty to the ordinary,
Cindy, what a cute idea. I do have some of those fuzzy socks put away that I should use. Adding the cinnamon is a brilliant idea. Bet your home smells yummy.
ReplyDeleteThese fuzzy pumpkins are such a fun way to celebrate the season, Cindy. I love the texure they add to your coffee bar vignette and how they smell like cinnamon too. They're super creative! Hugs, CoCo
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch CoCo!
DeleteWhen I saw your link my first thought was old yucky stinky boy socks but these are obviously so not that and so much more wonderful! Then when I saw them I was wondering how you found socks in those colors. Super fun! Maybe you could dye them? Love how they turned out. Thanks for joining in. pinned
ReplyDeleteSo funny! You should know I wouldn't go near stinky boy socks ... even for a craft! 😉
DeleteThe best projects always require some brainstorming and you certainly succeeded in making the cutest pumpkins. Love how darling these look and I can only imagine how fragrant they are too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, they definitely work better with my fall decor!
DeleteSuch a cute idea. Love how they turned out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel
DeleteI remember your fuzzy sock pumpkins from last year and I LOVE how you made them more perfect for fall. I know I have some fuzzy socks in crazy colors I can paint. Your comment about no one snuggles with a pumpkin cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Melanie, thanks so much for letting me know! Yes girl, paint those socks lol!
DeleteCindy, these are so adorable! You always have the best craft ideas and the way you style them is perfect. It's a real treat visiting your posts. Happy early fall, friend! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie! I've missed hopping with you. Hope life is treating you well, so glad you joined us today with your gorgeous cabinet!
DeleteSo pretty. These look like some really expensive chenille pumpkins I saw. Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that wonderful compliment Marty!
DeleteCindy, what a fun idea to reuse fuzzy socks once they get a hole! I love the nubbiness and painting them... Great idea! They turned out really, really cute!!! I'm sorry I read your post on Tuesday but my MIL called at 8:00pm that evening and had to go to the hospital. She is fine but the whole thing threw me off getting to everyone's posts. The rest of the week was nuts w/ work and my own doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon. No auto-immune disease afterall (more or less) but probably hypothyroidism. Explains the extreme exhaustion all summer and now.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying the end of summer!
Big hugs,
Barb :)
Cindy, I love these painted sock pumpkins! What a wonderful craft to welcome fall! I never thought to paint the sock pumpkins, and the addition of cinnamon is perfect for fall!
ReplyDeleteLove how these look fuzzy and rustic at the same time, Cindy!
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Creatively, Beth
Oh, my! These are gorgeous. Painting the socks is so clever, and nothing like a little cinnamon scent to get you in a fall mood!
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