I swear, it is impossible for anyone in my family to say “pumpkin”.
So today I’m going to show you how I made “punkins” out of dryer vents.
Last week, I posted about a few of my favorite things and included this picture.
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So there is no confusion, this is not an idea that I had – simply one I stole off Pinterest. 
What you’ll need:
Dryer vents – I used two sizes, 4×20 and 3×8.
Spray paint – I used RustOleum’s “cinnamon” and “stone grey”.
Decorations – I used moss, rattan, and ribbon.
Sticks – that I picked up out of the front yard.
Hot glue gun.
Merlot.
Measure off enough vent to allow some give. I didn’t do this with my first set and the seam pulled. (Sorry, Mom!)
Glue, glue, glue, then take outside to spray paint. Away from anything that you don’t want to be orange. Because this stuff does not come off. Just ask my hand. 
Anyway, while you’re out there, grab some sticks out of the yard for the stems.
And stab ‘em in. I did add some glue to make sure they held.
Then add the moss and whatever other decorations you’d like.
I added some curly green rattan to mimic vines, and a sweet little bow.
And that’s it! So easy, and they won’t sit on the front porch for way too many months and rot to the point that D has to scrape them off for you…
So cute! I love your crafty posts!
I love the idea of pumpkins that don’t rot!
Wow! They look amazing! I would never have guessed they are made from dryer vents if you hadn’t told me. Hmm… perhaps this year I’ll actually decorate my porch for fall…
These are so cute… now if you can only keep them from blowing away. I think imma make some.
What a clever project! These are adorable!!
Wow, those look super easy to make – and yours look great!
Boo-tiful! (See what I did there?!) You are craftier than you give yourself credit for girlie!
They look great and I love that a glass of wine is such a staple in so many of your projects!
This is the cutest thing ever. I may have to substitute pinot noir for the merlot, think they will still come out okay?
Haha, gotta put the Merlot on the craft list!
Those are really cute! I might have to add those onto my To Do list!
Making them, minus the Merlot.
~Bliss~
SO CUTE. i want to make some now!! But I told myself I’m not digging out and putting up fall decor because it will be moving time.
I love that you include the merlot in the list of supplies!
and ps fall is the perfect wine sipping season!
(other perfect wine sipping seasons: spring, summer, and winter)
So cute! I like that they’re not smashable either! Well, I mean, I’m sure they are but I’m also sure that when they smash, no guts come out haha
So.Friggin’.Cute.
I love how your punkins turned out!
I still can’t belive they are made from dryer vents. Who woulda thought?!?!
Love these! When Shayne finally gets around to replacing our dryer vent I think I will use the old one to make some of these!
Thanks for sharing!
I love your punkins!! They are so cute and crafty! My mom calls pumpkins punkins as well. Funny your family says that, my mom calls tractors “tratures”
I love! Totally doing this this year as the darn squirrels eat my pumpkins every year!
Those are so cute! I love them! Definitely making some soon, looks like I need filters and wine…
Those are super cute punkins Amy!
I love the color of yours, pinning!
I love any craft that involves Merlot! Cutest pumpkins ever!
Kelly
I think I need to invent a spray paint remover for hands. Want to go in on it with me?
I Love my Punkins!! You did an awesome job….I thought sure a bottle of Pink Catabwa would come with ‘em…teehee ;P
I love that yours have color! And are you speaking about those rotting punkins from experience?
i love these!! i’m going to need to make a whole bunch of them for our new house…more square footage= more holiday decorations…right?? (just don’t tell my hubs).
PS- love your engagement ring. it’s gorgeous!
Super cute! love these!
And here I SWORE I was NOT looking at or thinking about pumpkins until after Labor Day… gotta pin this. Thanks for making a liar outta me, Amy!
This is such a cool project. Can’t believe you can make ‘punkins’ out of dryer vents. awesome.
That is so cool! What a creative idea, Amy! Actually looks really good.
You should share that at the blog hop we’re having today: http://onehouseonecouple.blogzam.com/2012/08/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop/
I know what you’re talking about with the spray paint not coming off. I had that on my fingers, washed them off and and it would not come off. Then I sit down at my computer and one click and the spray paint gets transferred to my mouse… boo.
~Lisha
They are SO SO cute. Does this mean it’s officially fall?
Looks simple and super cute. I need to start making some fall punkins
These turned out so well. I need a white pumpkin of my own.
I love your craftiness! Don’t you just LOVE decorating for fall?! I’ll take it over Christmas any day! Its my most FAVORITE time of year!
SUPER cute!!
I had such a punkin crush last fall, and you’ve started me up again. Gotta make these!
And no one in my family can say “pumpkin” either. Or “pillows” – they are pillas in East Tennesee.
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