The Great Grate Pumpkin

One of my favorite things about Fall is finding things that make unique repurposed pumpkins.

teal truck with pumpkins
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And No I didn't spell it wrong...  it is a grate, a rusty grill grate.


If you've been following along for a while you may have seen the pumpkins I've created using whatever I could find.


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rusty metal cooking grate


This little cutie was part of an outdoor grill that I found while on one of my morning walks


From corks to bakeware, from rags to dryer vents, I have you covered in the repurposed pumpkin department. 


dryer hose


Search pumpkin in the search box and you'll find every fall idea you'll ever want! 


I think my very favorite is the one I made from a light fixture, the best part is that it lights up! 


glass globe pumpkin


Today I'm sharing a post I did a while back using a popular orange chalk paint. 


These days I'm using Fusion Mineral Paint for most of my projects and my favorite for the season is Tuscan Orange.



orange chalk paint



First, I cleaned the grate well with a wire brush, then I painted it orange.


I added leaves and a tendril that I pulled off an old dollar store pumpkin. 


That was it... all I needed to do to turn a roadside find into one of my favorite fall decorations. 


rustic grate pumpkin with leaves and tendril


Isn't it Great!


It's the perfect junky punky and all it took was a little imagination and orange paint!


             rusty orange metal pumpkin


Keep your eyes open for anything that can be turned into a pumpkin this season! 


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Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

Comments

  1. Isn't that just a great grate junk redo.

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  2. Susan that is just fabulous! It's the perfect pumpkin!

    Jeanine

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  3. This turned out so cool! I've been looking for unique pumpkin decor and this is just the ticket. Pinning!

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  4. Love anything metal and this is adorable! Great idea!

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  5. I found you over at Simply The Best Linky Party at Fox Hollow Cottage. Lov'n your pumpkin grate!
    Marie@InteriorFrugalista

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  6. How neat! I love it and it's perfect for rustic decor in the Fall :-)

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    1. Thanks so much Christina! It is one of my favorites!

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