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Supplies: Spun Cotton Heads, Chenille Bumps, Bows, Leaves, Lacquered Acorns, Dried Acorn Caps, Clear-drying Glue (like Alleen's or E6000), Needle-nose Pliers, Scissors. Paint Brush (for handle)
Step 1: Arrange your supplies: To make 1 pumpkin man, you will need 1 head, 1 acorn cap, 1 chenille bump for arms, 2 chenille bumps folded in half for body/legs, 2 leaves, 1 bow and 1 lacquered acorn.
Step 2: Using needle-nose pliers, make the hole in the spun cotton head larger.
Step 3: Bend two chenille bumps in half to create the body and legs. Pinch the top of the bumps together with your pliers so it will better fit in the spun cotton head. Glue between the bumps with two small drops to hold the body together. Let dry.
Step 4: Create arms by gluing 1 chenille bump to the back of the figure. Glue arms about 1/4" inch below the "neck" to allow space for the head later. Let dry.
Step 5: Cut a small V at the base of the leaves to remove the wire stems. The V will make it easier for the leaves to fit around the figure's shoulders.
Step 6: Add glue only along the edges of the leaves near the V. Apply a leaf to the BACK of the figure first, taking care to fit the V closely around the neck area and to gently bend the edges of the leaf forward onto the shoulders. Apply second leaf to the front of the figure. Wrap the leaf edges onto the shoulders, overlapping the first leaf slightly. Let dry.
Step 7: Glue the spun cotton head in place, making sure it fits snugly onto the shoulders. Let dry.
Step 8: Glue acorn cap in place as a hat. Glue bow in place as a bow tie. Let dry.
Step 9: Bend wired acorn stem about 1/4" above the cap. Twist wire around pencil or paint brush handle to make a curl.
Step 10: Use pliers to create a small loop that will serve as your pumpkin's "hand" for holding his acorn. Apply a small drop of glue in the loop then insert the wire stem of the acorn. Let dry.
Step 11: Use pliers to bend the chenille up about 1/4" to create remaining hands and feet.
Tips: Proportionally a 1" head works best -- any smaller and the head seems too tiny.
Use glue sparingly when glueing body section together -- too much glue can make the chenille seem matted and less fluffy.
We used fabric leaves #VAL018. Leaves measuring around 2-1/2" work nicely.
Item No. NAL-A91
Lacquered brown acorns for fall crafting. Each has a sand-like "cap". Each measures 3/4" tall x 3/8" wide on a 4-1/2" wired stem. You will receive twelve (12) acorns. Made in Austria.
Item No. NAL-A88
Charming paper wheat sprigs for fall crafting. Each measures 4" tall x 1/4" wide on a 3-1/2" paper-wrapped wired stem. You will receive six (6) pieces of wheat in a bundle. These are a great! Made in Austria.
Item No. VB20
Set of 6 velvet bows in autumn orange. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. VB21
Set of 6 velvet bows in black. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. VB26
Set of 6 velvet bows in dark raspberry. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. VB25
Set of 6 velvet bows in fawn brown. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. VB07
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in chestnut brown. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. VB03
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in taupe. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. NAL-A99
Green-brown fabric leaves with nice embossing on light-weight fabric. Leaves are about 2-1/4" long x 2-1/2" wide; including green wired stems leaves are 5" long. You will receive a bundle of twelve (12) leaves. Imported from Austria.
Item No. NAL-A102
Green-brown fabric maple leaves with nice embossing on light-weight fabric. Leaves are about 2-1/2" long x 2-1/2" wide; including green wired stems leaves are 5" long. You will receive a bundle of twelve (12) leaves. Imported from Austria.
Item No. VB04
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in burgundy. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. CB5-ORG
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Orange. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into s...(click for more)
Item No. VB012
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in light grey. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. CB5-EGR
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Emerald Green. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back...(click for more)
Item No. CB5-FRGR
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Forest Green. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back ...(click for more)
Item No. SC114
Group of 3 medium round spun cotton jack-O-Lantern pumpkin heads. Each is a orange and measures 1" tall and 1" wide. Each has a hole in the bottom to accommodate a wire. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. CB5-BK
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Black. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into sh...(click for more)
Item No. CB5-LBR
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Light Brown. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape....(click for more)
Item No. CB5-MBR
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Medium Brown. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back ...(click for more)
Item No. SC115
Group of 2 large round spun cotton Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin. Each is orange and measures 1-1/4" tall and 1-1/4" wide. Each has a hole in the bottom to accommodate a wire. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC406
Group of 3 large round spun cotton scarecrow or doll heads. Each is straw yellow and measures 27mm across which is just over 1". Each has a hole in the bottom to accommodate a wire. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC127
Item No. NLC101DG
Set of 6 embossed velvet leaf sprigs in dark green ombre with brown accents. Each stem is a sprig with three leaves. Each leaf sprig measures 3" long by 3-1/2" wide with 3" paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. CB5-SIL
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Metallic Silver. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps. Made from Lurex -- will not tarnish.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The tinsel is more soft than stiff, and may a...(click for more)
Item No. CB5-GLD
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Metallic Gold. Each bump measures 5" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length will include 8 complete bumps. Made from Lurex -- will not tarnish.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The tinsel is more soft than stiff, and may arr...(click for more)
Item No. NF310GB
10 lacquered spun cotton acorns are green with subtle brown highlights on one side. Each measures 7/8" long and 1/2" wide on a 4 1/2" brown paper covered wire. These were handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NF310YO
10 lacquered spun cotton acorns are matte yellow with orange highlights on one side. Each measures 7/8" long and 1/2" wide on a 4-1/2" brown paper covered wire. These were handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NF310G
10 lacquered spun cotton acorns are matte gold. Each measures 7/8" long and 1/2" wide on a 3-1/2" brown paper covered wire. These were handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NLC102GR
Set of 6 embossed velvet maple leaves in green with deep purple accents. Each leaf measures 2-1/2" long by 2-1/2" wide with 3" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NLC115LG
Set of 6 embossed velvet maple leaves in light green. Each leaf measures 1-7/8" long by 1-7/8" wide with 3-1/2" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC115GR
Set of 6 embossed velvet maple leaves in medium green. Each leaf measures 1-7/8" long by 1-7/8" wide with 3-1/2" brown paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC117MG
Set of 6 embossed fabric maple leaves in matte green ombre -- light green fading to a darker green near the stems. Each leaf measures 2" long by 1-3/4" wide with 3" green paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC117LG-F
Set of 6 embossed fabric maple leaves in light green ombre -- light green fading to a darker green near the stems. Each leaf measures 2" long by 1-3/4" wide with 3" brown paper wrapped wire stem. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. VAL018
Bundle of 12 old store stock vintage fabric maple leaves in drab green with red blush accents. Leaves measure approx. 2-5/8" long x 2-1/4" wide with 2-1/2" stems. Old store stock made in Germany.
Item No. VAL011
Bundle of 12 old store stock vintage fabric maple leaves in drab green with red blush accents. Leaves measure approx. 2-1/4" long x 2-1/2" wide with 2-1/2" stems. Old store stock made in Germany.
Item No. VL042
One sprig of vintage embossed fabric maple leaves in an ombre autumn shade. Largest leaves measure just over 3 1/2" long by 3 1/2" wide; smallest leaves are 2 1/2" long by 2 1/2". Sprig measures 13" long overall.
Item No. VN036
18 old store stock vintage composition and lacquer gourds in green with yellow blushes. Each measures 1" tall x 3/8" wide on a 2-1/2" green paper covered wire stem. Made in Germany, circa 1950-60. Some bundles have their original "Made in Germany" tags.
Item No. HAT-05
Group of 6 real natural acorn caps. As these are made by nature, each is unique and measures differently. Sizes range from approximately 3/4" wide to 1" wide.