DIH Rustic Pumpkin Stand Utensil Holder

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I posted a poll on my Facebook the other day to find out more about what you guys would like to see me do. I asked, If  I were to post a video tutorial what would you want it to be about? An overwhelming amount of you said: show me how to use power tools! Before I get to that, let me tell you about how you can get a hand’s on workshop near you at the Home Depot. You’ll learn to build this fun, seasonal Rustic Pumpkin Stand and you’ll get some hand’s on experience with some very cool power tools to boot. To find a workshop near you and learn how to build your own, click here: http://thd.co/1JhlrWQ

o   The Home Depot’s Workshops are designed to provide a mix of associate-led instruction, demonstration, and some hands-on learning. Materials can be purchased to make your own project. For more information, contact your local Home Depot store.

The Home Depot offers Workshops at all of their locations for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels. There are three types of Workshops offered – Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Do-It-Herself (DIH) and Kids. Customers can learn how to build décor projects, how to make easy home repairs and how to operate tools through demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. Visit http://workshops.homedepot.com to learn more.

First you’ll start with possibly my favorite lumber of all time. I use it for everything from our boys’ clubhouse siding to my garden boxes.

You’ll get to use some of my favorite tools, too. You’ll be using a table saw or circular saw to cut your wood pieces. Then you’ll get to use the Ryobi Airstrike Crown Stapler. People always ask me, if they’re new to power tools, what should they get?  And I always recommend these Ryobi tools. They’re easy to use and dependable. In this workshop you’ll learn to use two of the power tools I use the most.

Once you’re done with the build you can add your own finishing touches. I stained mine before adding paint.

I also used one of my favorite paints to create the Cinderella pumpkin look I was going for – Americana Chalky Finish by DecoArt. It’s also available at Home Depot.

I used ‘Vintage’. It was fitting for both the rustic look and the bluey-green pumpkin I was going for.

After I’d applied a light coat of paint, in a dry-brush technique, I applied the Creme Wax using a brush.

Before that dried I gave it a light sanding with a sanding block.

Then I decided my pumpkin needed some coppery tendrils. I have plenty of copper left over from my pallet wall project and I thought it was perfect for the job.

 I attached them using screws to the pumpkin’s stem.

I also added a nice copper monogram letter to my pumpkin as well because everything is better with a monogram, as my SIL would say. EVERYTHING.

From there I added some small metal sections to hold utensils, napkins and glass milk bottle for some fresh flowers.

It’s perfect for all those upcoming holiday buffets.

So if you’ve been meaning to take up power tools, this is a perfect way to learn. Anytime I am trying something new for the first time it is always easier when it’s a hand’s on experience.

Not only that, but you’ll get to take home this adorable project. What’s not to love?

For more wonderful ways with this Do-It-Herself Rustic Pumpkin Stand, check out what these amazing bloggers did with theirs!

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• Redhead Can Decorate
• My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Kitchen

• Live Laugh Rowe
• Thistlewood Farms
• Little Glass Jar
• Ella Claire
• Anderson and Grant

 

Guest Room

• All Things Thrifty
• Over the Big Moon
• Pretty Providence
• Lou Lou Girls

 

Living Room

• DIY on the Cheap
• The Frugal Homemaker
• Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza
• Just a Girl and Her Blog
• Maison de Pax

 

Dining Room

• The Yellow Cape Cod
• 33 Shades of Green
• Southern Revivals
• Meadow Lake Road
• Inspiring Hearts & Homes

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