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Pod Container Pumpkin Centerpiece
I’d rather have flowers on my table than diamonds on my neck. – Emma Goldman
When I saw these detergent pod containers, I instantly thought of a pumpkin. Wouldn’t anyone? I just knew I would need to find one to make a fun pod container pumpkin centerpiece with it.
So what do I do?
I took it to Facebook and asked my friends if anyone had a pod container they weren’t using. I thought I would have one in no time but nope! Hmm, no one is using these?
Well, it turns out my friends thought I needed a STORAGE pod container 🤣. Yeah, does anyone have an extra huge storage container I can have? No wonder people didn’t respond. After that was all cleared up I was given one to do my pod container pumpkin centerpiece with.
|DID YOU SEE THESE AMAZING PUMPKIN UPCYCLE PROJECTS?|
Today, I am joining my Thrifty Style Team friends for some fantastic projects! So, are you ready to make a fun upcycle pumpkin centerpiece?
SUPPLIES
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- DETERGENT Pod Container (Tide is the orange one)
- Adhesive Cleaner
- Glue Gun and a stand helps so much
- Paper Towel
- Paint ( I used this orange, this green, black, and white)
- Floral Foam (if fresh flowers)
- Flowers (real or artificial)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the top part of the lid. I kept the ring around the lid so that it would keep its roundness.
- Peel off label.
- In a well-ventilated area take a paper towel with adhesive cleaner and rub over the residue left behind. (If you are using a different laundry brand, the label might not have the same adhesive.)
- Using a glue gun, I added pumpkin lines with twine.
- Next, I painted some darker spots near the lines and lighter in the middle – blend as you go and never rinsed my brush. I just kept adding color and blending from dark to light.
- Add flowers and arrange as desired. If you use real, I would recommend floral foam at the bottom. Here is another use for artificial flowers.
SALVAGE TIP– When using a paper towel and the adhesive cleaner, you will want to let it dry before throwing away (outside) so you won’t have a fire issue. Please be sure to follow all warning labels on the products used.
MORE PUMPKIN GOODNESS
Here are a few more pumpkin posts we think you will enjoy…including a pumpkin recipe!
- DIY Pumpkin Sugar Scrub
- Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies
- 30 Repurposed Pumpkin Projects
- No-Sew Pumpkins from Old Clothing
- Repurposed Pumpkins
Okay, I might be a little crazy about pumpkin and fall. Thankfully, I don’t feel alone in this obsession!
Now, let’s get to the other Thrift Style Team projects:
- OPERATION HOME PURGE…SAVE MONEY BUYING & SELLING ON FACEBOOK by Redhead Can Decorate
- FUN HALLOWEEN CANDY CENTERPIECE DIY by Chatfield Court
- VINTAGE ENAMEL BUCKET by Bliss Ranch
- COZY FALL BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS by DIY Beautify
- UPCYCLED DETERGENT POD CONTAINER PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE by Salvage Sister and Mister
- THRIFTY BOHO STYLE PILLOW TUTORIAL by What Meegan Makes
- 5 WAYS TO UPGRADE A BATHROOM ON A BUDGET by The Creekline House
- DIY LAKE HOUSE DIRECTIONAL ROAD SIGN ON SCRAP CEDAR by Unskinny Boppy
- EASY DIY LEATHER PLANT HANGER by The How-To Home
- COUNTRY COTTAGE CUBBY MAKEOVER by Cottage at the Crossroads
- TURN A SUMMER WREATH INTO A FALL ARRANGEMENT by Duke Manor Farm
- VINTAGE HALLOWEEN PRINTABLES by I Should Be Mopping the Floor
- PAINTED PLASTIC JACK-O-LANTERN MAKEOVER by 2 Bees in a Pod
- EASY KRAFT PAPER AND PAINT TABLERUNNER by Jennifer Rizzo
- THRIFT STORE LAMP UPDATE by The DIY Village
If you enjoyed this pod container pumpkin centerpiece, we would love a share.
Upcycled Detergent Pod Container Pumpkin Centerpiece
Turning a laundry detergent container into a pumpkin centerpiece. Reduce, reuse, recycle!
Materials
- DETERGENT Pod Container (Tide is the orange one)
- Adhesive Cleaner
- Paper Towel
- Paint ( I used this orange, this green, black, and white)
- Floral Foam (if fresh flowers)
- Flowers (real or artificial)
- Twine
Tools
- Glue Gun
Instructions
Remove the top part of the lid. I kept the ring around the lid so that it would keep its roundness.
Peel off label.
In a well-ventilated area take a paper towel with adhesive cleaner and rub over the residue left behind. (If you are using a different laundry brand, the label might not have the same adhesive.)
Using a glue gun, I added pumpkin lines with twine.
Next, I painted some darker spots near the lines and lighter in the middle - blend as you go and never rinsed my brush. I just kept adding color and blending from dark to light.
Add flowers and arrange as desired. If you use real, I would recommend floral foam at the bottom
Notes
SALVAGE TIP- When using a paper towel and the adhesive cleaner, you will want to let it dry before throwing away (outside) so you won't have a fire issue. Please be sure to follow all warning labels on the products used.
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This painted pumpkin project is genius! So cute, creative and fabulous!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod recently posted…Painted Plastic Jack-O-Lantern Makeover
Thank you ladies 🙂
So creative! I can never get up cycled projects like that to work out. Mine just look like the trash that they are! Love this!
Courtenay @ The Creek Line House recently posted…5 Ways to Upgrade a Bathroom on a Budget
Thank you Courtenay!
Deborah,
You seriously knocked it out of the park with this upcycle! Just incredible.
Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a fantastic trip.
Meegan recently posted…Thrifty Boho Style Pillow Tutorial
Aw thank you Meegan. It was a fun project. Thank you on the trip kudos. Can’t wait to share more photos.
What??? Girl, this is amazing! You have some serious blending skills! I LOVE this, it’s absolutely genious!
Cindy recently posted…Cozy Fall Bedroom Decor Ideas
Haha! Thank you Cindy. It definitely took patience.
Seriously??? That’s pretty clever and better than eating them any day. Pinned.
LOL My thoughts exactly!
Beth Bryan recently posted…Mouthwatering Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie Recipe
Haha! It’s the obvious choice right?!
Thank you Bliss…it was fun. And LOL..yes, better than eating them.
This is such an awesome upcycle. I love that you had the vision to see something so pretty from something so mundane! pinned 🙂
Thank you Mary Beth. It was a fun project.
I’ve had a Tide Pod container sitting on my dryer for many months and it never occurred to me that it could be a pumpkin! LOL Super clever, my friend!
How cool! I hope you try it!!
What a cool and clever recycle/upcycle idea! Who would have thought . . . YOU DID! Wow, just wow! I think this is the start of a trend using Tide pod containers!
Gail recently posted…No Sew Lined Denim Bag
Thank you Gail. It was fun.
So dang genius, my friend. It turned out fantastic!! xoxo
Thank you Kristi! I was pleased with how they turned out.
Wow this is absolutely amazing! What a cool upcycle and looks so pretty full of flowers! ❤
Linda at Mixed Kreations recently posted…Upcycled Box Remote Storage
Thank you Linda! It was fun.
Wow now that is a thrifty upcycle! Love it!
Wow, your comment got buried in a bunch of spam. Sorry for the delay and appreciate you stopping by Susan!!!!
Wow, that is amazing! Definitely going to try this out.