I was lost in a strange town. I love my little Amelia Island, so if I have to cross the bridge and there are more than half-a-dozen signal lights, I know I am in a big city. And there I was, listening to the female voice with the British accent on my phone, trying to get me to my destination. Together, we finally reached the craft store we sought, but not before my eyes glanced a front porch pumpkin with what looked to be the letter K painted on it. Naturally, there was some thoughtless person close to my rear bumper, so I was unable to get details. I could have TRIED to go around the block. I didn't want to take the chance my phone battery would die and I would never see anyone I knew again. You see, I have zero sense of direction.
In any case, this is my version of that painted pumpkin I made for my daughter's front porch. While it could have been better, most things can always be better if you try again, she said it was good enough to display on her steps! I am so proud.
Here's how:
-Buy a nice sized pumpkin, if you want it to be seen from the street.
-Pull out your acrylic paints and paint brushes, water-based for easy clean-up.
-Go to the internet and Google alphabet images. You will find different fonts. The one I chose was a flowing script that didn't seem too difficult.
-I used a strong color for the base letter so it shows up against the orange of the pumpkin. I added white on the right of each main stroke of the letter to appear somewhat like a shadow accent.
-Take the pointy end of the paintbrush to form a dotted sort of oval frame around your letter. Add leaves or tendrils, whatever you like. Glitter, too, if you have it handy.
-By the way, your pumpkin will last much longer, maybe until Thanksgiving in late November, if you don't cut into it.
HAPPY FALL!
