Friday, October 12, 2012

Pumpkin Ladder for October


Back in April I quickly put together a ladder from branches. This ladder has been the most flexible base for many entry arrangements this year. This week I took off the wood slice flowers and instead adorned it for the autumn season.

The arrangement includes pumpkins and swamp grasses arranged in IKEA pails which hang from each rung of the ladder.


A couple of weeks ago I had harvested a huge bouquet of swamp grass plumes to create a fountain of them in a glass jar. I repurposed the weeds to provide the bedding and contrast for the pumpkins.

I had purchased the tin pails from IKEA months ago. I simply punched some holes in one side with a nail and then threaded jute through to suspend the pail.  I taped a block of styrofoam in the base and then arranged grasses and plums before placing a variety of small pumpkins.


I gathered a collection around the base.

The ladder makes it so easy to create unique entry decorations. I have used it every season since April this year.


I posted a tutorial on making this ladder here back in April. If you made one, I'd love to see photos of how you have used it.


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  1. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I love this! The orange pops so well next to the paint of your house! So pretty. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from 2805. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House which goes live at 8am CST on Monday. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  2. MerryOctober 13, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    You have decorated this ladder beautifully, love the grasses you have used with the pumpkins.

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    1. Marji RoyOctober 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks Merry, I have been thinking about switching out the grasses for straw to make it brighter but haven't because I think straw will be messier. We'l see what time allows for.

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  3. A Whole Lotta MagicOctober 14, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    This is so pretty and your entrance is so enviting!

    S
    xo

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    1. Marji RoyOctober 17, 2012 at 7:29 AM

      Thanks! We rebuilt the entire entry 3 years ago. This used to be my "back" door. It reorients the entire house

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  4. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 14, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Oh I love this!! Love the ladder (I have a thing for ladders!) and love dressing the one I have in my living room :) The grasses are just beautiful and love the way you added the buckets.

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    1. Marji RoyOctober 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      Have your visited my themed page on ladders yet? Go here
      to see an entire collection of ladder ideas

      or my Pinterest board here. I to love ladders! Thanks for stopping by Lauren.

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  5. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseOctober 16, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    It's a nice project = adding to my to make list

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    1. Marji RoyOctober 17, 2012 at 7:34 AM

      It was easy to make and has been a great base for changing decor each season. Send pics when you make one yourself! Thanks for visiting.

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  6. ChristineOctober 19, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    LOVE IT!!!!!! That ladder has come in so useful around your home. I want one too!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!

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