Monday, October 10, 2011

painted pattern pumpkins

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I couldn't resist transforming a few more pumpkins into something unique and chic to use for fall decor around our home. As I am sure most of you know by now that I am very inspired by bold patterns and I thought it would be fun to paint some of my favorites on the surface of some small pumpkins.


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I love ikat print and pattern and painted the entire pumpkin white and then added the ikat pattern over the top.


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I love suzani textiles and decided to paint a suzani inspired pattern.

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And I couldn't resist painting a Missoni inspired pumpkin!


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The three pumpkins look GREAT together and are the perfect alternative to a traditional carved or painted pumpkin!

48 comments:

DorĂ­ssima said...

Hi Alisa! They are absolutely fantastic!! Love the patterns and colors! You are a great inspiration for me ...Thank you so much for share your beautiful work ;) Best wishes from Portugal to you, family and baby ;)

jabbott said...

These are really grand

Dara Lynn said...

I always enjoy this time of the year....and how you take the ordinary and turn it into something spectacular! I enjoyed last year's pumpkins, as well as this year. So inspired!!!! Best wishes to you and your husband.

Unknown said...

Still no baby? Or did I miss it? Love the pumpkins!
Blessings!
Lisa

HollyM said...

Ikat rugs I've seen but the other 2 names are new to me. I'll have some fodder for research later. Thanks, they're beautiful!

Lisa Rydin Erickson said...

Those are some of the prettiest pumpkins that I have ever seen!

Be Colorful Coastal said...

so adding this to my Pinterest board. :) These are just too cool to pass up. Thanks for the inspiration.
P

Kendra said...

Beautiful! I painted my pumpkins this year too, my favorite is the one I painted white and then used black to paint Henna Tattoo art all over it.

Vanessa Kiki Johanning said...

YOU are going to be the COOLEST mom ever!! ...just sayin!! ...


*** my hubby was mimicking me this morning As I was going through my email..." delete..delete...delete... oooo happy day!!! Alisa Burke!!! ".... :)

bonnie leukert said...

Pumpkins look super. Hope you have your baby girl today. It's my grandaughter's birthday today, October 10th, and the date fits her - a perfect 10.10.

Annasofia said...

I'm so glad i found your blog, it's incredibly inspiring!

denise said...

I love your painted pumpkins! And ikat is one of my favorite patterns also... it never occured to me to try painting it, though. This really inspires me to try both painting pumpkins, and painting ikat! Thanks.

denise said...

I love your painted pumpkins! And ikat is one of my favorite patterns also... it never occured to me to try painting it, though. This really inspires me to try both painting pumpkins, and painting ikat! Thanks.

Rosie Grey said...

What a gorgeous idea - these look so great!!

Teddi said...

alisa, you never cease to amaze me. you are like the fountain of creativity, & divine inspiration, all while being pregnant. now how many more cliches to describe the wonder of you, can i use in one comment?
http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

Rose Clearfield said...

This is such a creative idea for pumpkins! I love your patterns and color choices.

Dianne said...

Love these!

aimee said...

I love these pumkins they are great xxx

Megan said...
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Megan said...

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! Awesome!

Creative Grammie said...

Your pumpkins are absolutely wild! I love it. Thanks for sharing them.

Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit said...

Very fun and creative idea, love them!!!

Barb said...

These are amazing. When I opened the email, the pumpkins stopped me in my tracks. They are show stoppers. I painted a few last week and for some reason they are rotting. No clue why.

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very creative )))

Clare said...

Alisa, these are incredibly beautiful works of art. You 'Inspire'! No Bambino yet?

Linda Wagner - Nutrition to Invigorate Mind, Body & Spirit said...

omg, I LOOOOOOVE these pumpkins!! Ahhhhh!! Must. Buy. Pumpkin and paint. NOW!! So cute, fabulous job!! I just found your site on a random google search and I am so glad I did!!

xo

tammie said...

love, love, love!

Tricia @ SweeterThanSweets said...

Just stopping by to tell you that I featured your Painted Pumpkins from last year on my blog SweeterThanSweets today. (Feel free to grab a Featured On button from my sidebar.) Love this idea too! Thanks for sharing.

pay for paper said...

Very cool pumpkin! Make these for Halloween)))

Mandy @ At Home said...

Marvelous! Love the way you have incorporated inspiring patterns with pumpkins! Can't wait to do this to my mini pumpkins at home.

Raymund Hensley said...

Super awesome pumpkins! =)

susie said...

awesome! but then again, everything you touch comes out beautifully! (i've never painted on pumpkins - this makes me want to try...)

Alisa said...

And you have the perfect name...spelled just like me!

Anonymous said...

wow, what an inspiration, these are awesome!

Libby said...

Hi: Just came over here from Ampersand...and glad I did! Adore these pumpkins, and will start following you!.

My Dream Canvas said...

stunning. great idea. Glad I found your blog. I am a new follower and would like to invite you to visit My Dream Canvas.

Unknown said...

These are really beautiful, the colors are fantastic!! I've featured these on my latest post for painted pumpkin inspiration!!http://glamorousbride.blogspot.com/2012/09/painted-pumpkins.html

-Fotini

Jennifer@Nicole Jane Home said...

Wow. These pumpkins are amazing!!!! I might try doing something like it, but I suspect they won't come out nearly as gorgeous these ones!!!

Slavica Vucinic said...

Great post!Great idea!Thanks!

The Painted Home said...

I've been searching all over for the original source for these painted pumpkins! So glad I found you! fabulous!
denise

Bloody Mary said...

Impresionante!

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Laura Prascher said...

These are so cute!! Just wanted to let you know that I linked to this post from my blog roundup of no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas. Thanks for sharing!! http://theroadtocrazy.blogspot.com/2014/10/31-days-of-halloween-2014-day-11-31.html

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Unknown said...

This is very lovely and very innovative post. I really like to be here, Thank you for sharing. ikat fabrics by the yard

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