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The White Pumpkin Jar That Wasn’t a Pumpkin At All

November 8, 2017 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations10 Comments

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Happy November All! Just think it won’t be long until we can fill our tummies with all the yummy Thanksgiving foods. But today I want to share my White Pumpkin Jar that’s really not a pumpkin at all.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

The reason that I say that it’s really not a pumpkin is because I was trying to make a white pumpkin out of a jar, instead of the traditional orange pumpkin. But when I showed it to the hubby, and asked if it looked like a pumpkin he said No! He liked it, and said it was cute, and would look pretty mixed in with other Thanksgiving décor. But it didn’t look like a pumpkin.

When I look at it I see a upcycled jar with a stem (pull knob) that resembles a non traditional white pumpkin. But maybe it takes a upcycler/repurposer to see it as a white pumpkin jar.

Either way I love how it turned out, and can be used year-round as storage, or just a pretty jar.

But keep reading, I am going to remedy the white pumpkin jar that wasn’t a pumpkin near the end of this post. I will give you three choices, and I would love for you to tell me which one you like best. (Supply list at bottom of the post)

How to Make a White Pumpkin Jar

Start off with a clean glass jar, whether it be a mason jar, pickle jar, etc.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Spray paint the lid silver. Then while that is drying give the jar two coats of white chalk paint, letting each coat dry thoroughly.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Next, I used some gray and gold metallic to float a few lines around the pumpkin jar. Once that dried I gave the jar a light sanding.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Next came a gold metallic splattering using an old toothbrush.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Now for the top of the pumpkin I dug out an old pull knob leftover from our last house we updated, and painted it with black chalk paint. Sealing it with Mod Podge.

The bolt for the pull knob was a little too long so I used my hack saw to cut some of it off to the length needed.

I wanted to make a shabby pumpkin, so instead of leaves I cut some thin strips of fabric and burlap ribbon approximately 2 ½” long. This is where I went wrong. A little bit farther down the post and I will show you how I fixed the problem.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

I used annealed wire to make a tendril by wrapping each end of the wire around the end of a paint brush forming a coil. The middle of the tendril I used my chain now pliers to form a loop just large enough for the bolt that goes into the pull knob.

For each fabric strip I made a small cut in the middle large enough for the bolt to go through.
Using a small screwdriver and hammer I made a hole in the center of the jar lid for the bolt to fit through.

Putting It All Together

First, I inserted the bolt through the bottom side of the lid. Then I started threading the fabric and burlap strips onto the bolt.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Adding the coiled wire last.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Once those were all in place screw the pull knob onto the bolt.

The white pumpkin jar that wasn't a pumpkin at all

Using a screwdriver to tighten it down firmly.

Put the jar lid back onto the jar, and there you have it. A pretty decorative jar that can be used year-round, or a pumpkin.

white pumpkin jar

Making the White Jar Look Like a Pumpkin

Now for an easy fix to make the white pumpkin jar to resemble a pumpkin.

Just remove the fabric strips, then add leaves, the tendrils, and screw the pull knob back down in place.
Does that look more like a white pumpkin jar?

white pumpkin jar

Another Option

Here’s another option if you still want the shabby look with the fabric strips, with leaves as well.

Remove the pull knob leaves, and tendrils. Then add the fabric strips back on, then the tendril, and leaves. Screw the pull knob back down firmly.

white pumpkin jar

Which version do you like best, the shabby pumpkin without leaves, the pumpkin with leaves, or the shabby white pumpkin with leaves?

The White Pumpkin Jar That Wasn’t a Pumpkin At All

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Supply List

Any type of glass jar
White chalk paint
Black chalk paint
Grey acrylic paint
Gold metallic paint
Pull knob with bolt
Annealed wire
Fabric strips
Burlap strips
Wire cutters
Paint brushes
Round nose pliers
Scissors
Artificial leaves
Old tooth brush
Screwdriver
Hammer
Mod Podge

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  1. Mary says

    November 8, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    What a clever idea Linda. I love the white color, it really pops!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 11, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks Mary! I have seen so many white pumpkins lately, and have really come to like them over the traditional orange for a change. And you know how I like to repurpose jars, but it turned out a little harder than I thought that it would be. I think if the jar would of been more rounded like a pumpkin it probably would of turned out better.

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  2. Florence @ VintageSouthernPicks says

    November 8, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I like the one in the middle best. It’s a pumpkin if we say it is right????

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 11, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      I like that one the best as well!

      Reply
  3. michelle says

    November 9, 2017 at 1:56 am

    Mmmmmm I think I’d go for the leaves and fabric strips version Linda. I love the contrast between the green and and neutrals and the metal tendrils

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 11, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks Michelle! I think that is the one that I like the best as well. I don’t know why I didn’t just go ahead and add it in the first place.

      Reply
  4. nikki frank-hamilton says

    November 14, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Linda, this is so pretty. What a great way to dress up a jar. This would make a great gift, filled with goodies. I’m stuck on homemade dog food and treats, this would make a great gift for any pet owner, filled with treats for their furry one. I like all the jars, the gold and grey make it resemble marble-which I also have a “thing” for! LOL But I think my favorite for a Thanksgiving table is #2. I love that you can change out the decoration with the holidays. Such a cool idea.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      November 14, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Thank you Nikki! I love the idea of jar gifts, and see so many fun things to put in them for gifts. I think homemade dog treats in a jar as a gift for pet owners would be a great idea. And once it’s empty they could either use it for decor, or add more treats to it. Number two is my favorite as well!

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