After going through the office after the hurricane, I came across a craft pumpkin I bought and forgot about (this happens way more than I’d like to admit). I pulled it out and decided to play with the Cricut and make a no carve pumpkin to put on our front porch.
No Carve Vinyl Pumpkin
What you’ll need:
- Craft pumpkin
- Black vinyl
- Cricut
- Weeder
- Transfer paper
First things first, create your design in Design Space. I went with a simple “W” in Argo font and “est. 2016” below it (similar to my coasters). Make sure to attach the 2 text files together so they’ll be in the right position when you’re ready to cut.
Put the vinyl on your mat and cut it with the Cricut! Watching it cut never gets old to me…
Once it’s cut, use the weeder to weed away the excess around the design.
Next, put some transfer paper on top of the design. Use the scraper to get any bubbles out and put the transfer paper on tight
Peel away the backing (white part), making sure that the design stays on the transfer paper. Place it where you want on the pumpkin, and run your fingers over the design to get it to adhere to the pumpkin, especially in the grooves.
Slowly pull back the transfer paper, again making sure that the vinyl stays on the pumpkin. You’re done – Now put it out in all it’s glory!
I’m loving it on our front porch next to the Wilds planter that Liz & Blake gave us! Guess I need to get a real pumpkin and carve it soon…
Which cartridges do you use? Or do you have the monthly subscription? xo
Hey Caroline, I design most of my stuff on my own using fonts I have. So far I haven’t bought a cartridge or a monthly subscription, but have bought 1-2 projects one off to make. I used Argo font for the big letter and Times New Roman for the “est 2016” piece. Hope that helps!
Yes, thanks! I am debating on the monthly subscription to the unlimited. It sounds fun, if I will use it enough 🙂
I had the same apprehension about using it enough to make it worthwhile. Would love to know how much you use it if you get it!
Which cartridges do you use? Or do you have the monthly subscription? xo
Looking sharp, Kel!
What a fun idea! Love this, Kelder.
You have THE BEST uses for your Cricut! That pumpkin is fantastic, and it looks so cute next to your planter, too! I love that we can have flowers outside, even in the fall, down South!
Meg, Borrowed Heaven
Haha thanks Meg! I always try to find ways to use it with projects
I love this easy pumpkin DIY you can use for years and years! I’m falling way behind on my Halloween decor this year, but loving this option!
Erin, Attention to Darling
http://www.attentiontodarling.com
Ah I love this pumpkin! So my style. I think I’m finally going to have to get a Cricket machine.
This is just fabulous! I was also thinking it could be good if you could make a cool cricut “giveaway” cut out in a pretty font to go with all of the products for a flat lay?
I love that idea!
I am wanting to do a similar project, but was wondering if you knew of a good place to get craft pumpkins for projects like this?
I’ve already seen them out at Hobby Lobby and Michael’s!