It is my fault really. I shouldn’t have started decorating so early if I didn’t want two very excited little boys to be bugging me, begging me, driving-me-insane about carving a pumpkin. We bought this guy below for $2 over the weekend. He was in the pumpkin reject bin, so we pitied him and gave him a home. Ever since then, my boys have been begging to carve him, stab him, color him, do SOMETHING to him.
Today I couldn’t handle it any longer. I got out my trusty glue gun, a bag of candy corns, and in between stuffing our mouths full we managed to hot glue some of the candy to create this cute bird. The great thing about this is that the glue and candy corns are easily removable and we will be able to carve him up a little closer to the date. Am I worried that my kiddos will try and eat the gluey candy off of the bird? Why yes, actually, I am. But for now, my boys are ecstatic that they managed to decorate a pumpkin, and I have peace in my house once again. If a little glue is consumed in the process, I figure it’s a small price to pay.
Below is another, less kid friendly, but totally cute owl pumpkin idea from Martha.
And this sweet little guy would be so cute sitting in our front tree. How about you? Are you ready for Halloween? Are your children or grandchildren driving you crazy about the big day? If so, I recommend candy corns…and reject pumpkins.
Rambling Girl says
Oh goody I have candy corns from last year in an old candy dish I put up…lol…no comment but now since I don't have to waste them I can use them on some itty bitty pumpkins I saw at the grocery store…So going to make this over the weekend! Keep all the cute ideas coming!
Angie says
So so cute!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Just too cute…Luv this idea…I will pass this on to my daughter who is a K4 teacher.
Blessings,
Linda
Its So Very Cheri says
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Southern Fried Gal says
Oh my word – that is too stinking cute!!!
Lisa says
I just love this! I may just have to get mine and do this!
Hugs, Lisa
Happy Nester says
That is just too cute. My kids would love it.
shannon says
Those are the cutest pumpkins ever! Great job! I have to try this ideae.
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
That's so cute. thanks for sharing it!
sarah says
this is some serious cuteness! LOVE it! 🙂
hugs,
sarah.
Greg and Meg says
Those candy corn are making my mouth water! Yummy! Thanks for the comment on my mailbox! I love your blog. Your house is gorgeous!
Its So Very Cheri says
I had a post on it last night so I went over to check to make sure it was still there and I have 3 other posts to it. It is at the very bottom of that post. Let me know if you have any other problems becasue I know everyone is going to want to see your fun owl pumpkin that is just too cute.
Cheri
Gina says
What a great idea-I know as soon as my kids spot pumpkins at the local stores they'll be bugging to get one. This is something we'll totally try!
TRICIA @boutellefamilyzoo says
Oh my gosh! That is too adorable!
I don't eat candy corn, but I would definitely buy a bag to do this!
XO*Tricia
TRICIA @boutellefamilyzoo says
Oh my gosh! That is too adorable!
I don't eat candy corn, but I would definitely buy a bag to do this!
XO*Tricia
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Great idea for decorating the pumpkin for now and then carving it closer to the day, Beth. I am not ready myself yet. I am, however, horrified to learn that my kids plan on going trick or treating ~ they are 19 and 22. Yes, that should be interesting.
Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says
I love that you took a Charlie Brown pumkin and turned it into an owl using my favorite candy corn!! Very cute!
fawnda says
So cute! I love candy corn too… I don't know if any of mine would have ended up on the pumpkin. : )
Nice of you to take pity on the poor pumpkin…so that it did not end up on the island of reject pumpkins. AND look how cute it is…take that non-reject pumpkins!
Susie from Bienvenue says
Oh my goodness!!! I think those are the cutest lil pumkins ever! Not mention I love candy corn~ Sweet~