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Cookie Jar Pumpkin Vase Or Planter

October 18, 2015

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Make a beautiful carved pumpkin vase or planter the super simple way. No knives or rot to deal with, just use a fall or Halloween cookie jar.

Check out the easy how to and pretty inspiration ideas.

Pumpkin Vase Floral Arrangement on table with white baby pumpkins

Guess what?

You know those pretty DIY pumpkin vases and planters that are absolutely everywhere this time of year?

Well, I made one!

Yup. I did.

Finally. I have had this project on my crafty to do list for the last several years now, but it was just never a priority.

I pinned, saved and clipped ideas, because that was easy, but sitting, carving and arranging?

Yeah, not so easy. I just couldn't find the time.

So today, I decided to make the time and I ended up with something I absolutely adore.

Even if I didn't go about it in the traditional way.

I started by gathering up my collection of faux pumpkins, I have one in every color.

You see, I've been buying them on sale for the past few years, explicitly for this purpose. I was going to plant some fall flowers inside or pop in a grocery store bouquet.

However, since I never got around to the vase project, I have been using them in my decorating instead.

I've been peppering them around the house from late September through late November. They really warm the place up and I have gotten a little attached. 

So, I'm sure you can totally understand why when it came time to choose one to cut open, I just couldn't do it. 

I wasn't able to sacrifice any one of them.

Also, it seemed like a lot of work and I'm a very lazy crafter.

Faux pumpkins on counter

Hmm....I was back to square one.

The real pumpkin I had just purchased was starting at me from my deck.

He's new, so I was much less attached to him and I briefly considered grabbing the knife, but then I started thinking about all the work involved in carving that sucker up and I quickly vetoed that idea, too.

That lazy thing really gets in the way.

Psst- I recently carved up a pumpkin for the garden. 

I was almost ready to abandon my fall floral endeavor, when the sparkle of my pumpkin cookie jar caught my eye.

That two dollar, thrift store pumpkin already had a hole "cut" in the top and I never keep any cookies inside. It was perfect!

I was back in business.

Pumpkin Cookie Jar

Ok, now before you say, wait, where am I going to find a pumpkin cookie jar?

I found these two at my thrift store just last week, so they are out there...and these were already missing their tops!

Thrift store pumpkin cookie jar on store shelf

And cheap! That $4.00 price tag was 50% off to boot.

And this one was less than a dollar.

Topless pumpkin cookie jar

Ok, so it's a pretty involved tutorial, so I hope you're paying attention.

Of course, I'm just teasing, this one is self explanatory.

I took the top off the cookie jar and found a vase that would fit neatly inside.

I have a lot of glass vases floating around the house, so that didn't take long. If you don't have a properly sized vase, you could use a large can or jar.

Adding paper to cookie jar

Next, I took some old craft paper and stuffed it inside the cookie jar to take up any empty space. I always keep the paper that stores wrap in. It's usually very sturdy.

I wanted the vase and water to be secure and not be able to move around at all.

Adding a vase to pumpkin cookie jar

I placed my water-filled vase inside the cookie jar and then I started snipping and arranging my flowers. I was ready to use faux blooms, but I'm so glad I went with real.

The grocery store always has bouquets for less than ten bucks, so it's not a big splurge.

The colors are gorgeous and look fabulous against the orange.

Keep in mind that this idea would work at anytime of the year and for any holiday, with any cookie jar that you have. It would also work with a soup tureen. 

 Just choose flowers that suit the season and the holiday!

 And if you're looking for a more permanent floral arrangement, add dirt and a mum instead of a vase, and you're set to go for the entire season. 

DIY Pumpkin Vase For Fall with roses and baby pumpkins

I haven't been able to decide where I should keep my cookie jar pumpkin vase.

For now, I've been carrying it around with me from the kitchen to the living room. 

I just like to look at it and the new wooden cake stand I managed to whip up this morning. 

Here is the ten minute tutorial on that ~ yup, ten minutes. Lazy, remember?  

DIY wooden cake stand in fall with cookie jar vase and roses set on table in front of fireplace

In the meantime, I'll just keep carrying my new cookie jar vase around with me.

Don't judge.

I don't have any pets, it's really sweet looking and smells so good.

I'm starting to get attached.

😉

Pumpkin Cookie Jar Vase Or Planter text over photo of pumpkin vase

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  1. SarahOctober 18, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Perfect solution! Your pumpkin vase filled with roses is charming.

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:14 AM

      Thank you, Sarah...and super, super easy! ;)

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  2. LynneOctober 18, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Great idea and the colorful Roses are delightful!

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks Lynne! I just love fresh flowers…especially when they are a gift! :)

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  3. tammy jOctober 18, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    brilliant! and so beautiful. simple ... but what a statement!
    and i'm so glad you didn't sacrifice a beloved punkin! ♥

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Me too, Tammy! I've grown quite fond of them! ;)

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  4. VanessaOctober 18, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    LOL, I love it Kim! Here I was thinking wow, Kim did a great job, : )
    This pumpkin is pretty awesome and what a steal.

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:11 AM

      That pumping was a steal Vanessa! I’m going back to the thrift store to scope out a few more cookie jars! ;)

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  5. DewenaOctober 18, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    Your pumpkin vase is a sweet pet! Doesn't need to be fed or anything, but I guess you'll give it fresh water to drink.

    Those roses look lovely together!

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Ha! Yes, much easier to take care of than a kitty or a pup...just add water! :)

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  6. JunkchiccottageOctober 19, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Oh Kim Kim Kim!!! You seriously crack me up. Love the pumpkin cookie jar re loved into a lovely fall vase for your beautiful flowers. You do lazy so goooood! Lovely!
    Kris

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks Kris! I love the creative process…but only when it’s easy! ;)

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  7. Art and SandOctober 19, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    The flowers in the pumpkin are gorgeous colors.

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks Carol. I was originally thinking about the white pumpkin, but the orange made everything pop...lucky me, no cutting! ;)

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  8. Betty October 19, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    That is so cute and I am glad you showed how you put in the glass of water to hold them. I thought at first it was just faux flowers.

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:07 AM

      Thanks Betty! I was going to do faux, but the real are just so pretty! :)

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  9. Kim October 19, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Thank you, Teri! I really like the rich colors, too!

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  10. PamelaOctober 19, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    What a cute display!

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  11. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Great use for the cookie jar!

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 10:18 AM

      It's much better for my figure, that's for sure! :) Thanks for the visit, Lindsay!

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  12. quakerhillfarmOctober 19, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Love it! Easy and great colors! Enjoy your week.

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you so much, Lynn. I hope you have a colorful week, too!! :)

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  13. Tessa~ Here there be musingOctober 19, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    What a perfect idea!!!!

    :-))))

    Hugs and magic,
    Tessa

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  14. StaceyOctober 19, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    The roses are beautiful in the cookie jar. ;)

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 10:15 AM

      I’m so lazy, Stacey. I just could not see myself cutting those pumpkins up. I had my husband’s knife all ready, too. I even made him put in a new sharp blade, but when I walked by the cookie jar, I thought, hmmm. It’s a cheat that worked out well!

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  15. for the love of AndyOctober 19, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Nice looking fall vase!

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you so much! It was an easy one to whip up! ;)

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  16. An Oasis in the DesertOctober 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    That is so pretty, Kim! I'd be carrying it around, too. I used to do real pumpkins, carved & cleaned out, with a vase of flowers inside. Haven't done that in years.....I really don't like the "guts" of the pumpkin and all its sliminess!

    I'm looking forward to checking out some of those Home for Fall inspirational blogs during chemo today. It's cute, my nurses like looking at whatever I have pulled up on my iPad, and don't even get them started on Pinterest!

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    1. Kim October 19, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      I don’t like all that sliminess either! Ick! ;) My cookie jar is clean as a whistle!

      Good luck today, Carol.

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  17. Mary K.October 19, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Kim what a genius idea. It's not about how long it takes to do the project, it's all about coming up with the idea... grinding the spokes of our brains. I too have been known to mull over an idea for months. The pumpkin vase is gorgeous and the flowers...well, I can practically smell them right here. Now, put it down in one place because my shoulder hurts just reading about how you lug it from room to room.

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:31 PM

      Haha! Yes, they were heavy. I finally settled in the kitchen table. Perfect! ;) Thanks for the visit!

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  18. Patti Estep @ Hearth and VineOctober 19, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Kim,

    Love this simple idea. You can never have too many vases and flowers look great in the home every day of the year. Now I'm thinking about what other cookie jars I might have stashed away. Thanks.

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:38 PM

      I just adore flowers, never too many, you are right, Patti! :)

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  19. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaOctober 19, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    I love when you can use what you have and you did that perfectly!!

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  20. Debbie - Mountain MamaOctober 19, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Adorable idea, Kim! I have a rabbit cookie jar that I hope I think of when it comes time for Easter....of course that seems like a million years away since the first snowflakes were this weekend!

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      That sounds like a super idea, I need to check out cookie jars for other holidays, too. :)

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  21. GinaOctober 19, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    I love it! It's looks so pretty and it can't get any easier than that!

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  22. Vintage Paint and more...October 19, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Gorgeous, just gorgeous. So perfect for fall.

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:43 PM

      Thank you Cathy! I like this one, too. :)

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  23. LorriOctober 19, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Loved this post. A quick and simple solution and one that you can reuse again` every year if you want to. I get attached to my vegetables too so I completely understand that you were feeling that way.

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM

      Your vegetables are pretty cute, Lorri. I can imagine it would be easy to get attached! ;)

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  24. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 19, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Ohhh that's so pretty! I want a glass pumpkin that won't rot too! haha

    Seriously, those flowers arranged like that are amazing...deep, vibrant tones for fall, doesn't get any better than that!

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      Thank you, Donna, and yes...a pumpkin that doesn't rot is amazing! When it's filled with cookies, it's even better! ;)

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  25. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceOctober 19, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Oh, what an entertaining post! Your pumpkin vase looks amazing, and I just loved the roses you chose, beautiful! Hopefully you've found the perfect spot to put it by now, lol... I understand that too! Always enjoy your posts Kim!

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:44 PM

      Thanks so much! It settled in my kitchen table...perfect! :)

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  26. Carla from The RiverOctober 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Love it. Well done, you are so creative and have a great decorating eye.
    Carla

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  27. Chatfield CourtOctober 19, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Super cute Kim! A quick and easy craft, right up my alley.

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:55 PM

      Quick and easy, Kristie...my lazy specialty! ;)

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  28. Celestina MarieOctober 19, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Just gorgeous Kim. Beautifully done with those amazing roses. Thanks for sharing.
    xo

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  29. BenitaOctober 19, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    HA HA HA....that was perfect...a perfect idea and a perfect idea post...AND, it is something I could absolutely tackle and not mess it up...LOL. Seriously, I think it is beautiful and such a clever idea!

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:54 PM

      Not messy at all, Benita…and when you’re done with flowers you can add cookies! ;)
      Yum.

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  30. susanOctober 19, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    I love it! And I love the colors of those flowers. As always, you've done a fabulous job!

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:53 PM

      Thank you so much, Susan. Your comment is super sweet! :)

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  31. Anne ButeraOctober 20, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    What a great idea! I love repurposing thrift store finds like that. I'm always on the lookout for pieces that might hold a plant or flower arrangement or would be great for organizing my studio.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Enjoy your week!

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    1. Kim October 25, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      And they don't even have to have the top to work for these purposes! :)

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  32. A Joyful CottageOctober 20, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    I'll take flowers over cookies any day! Love this, Kim. Dennis has used Pro Flowers to gift me with arrangements in the past. They do a great job. Anyway, I love what you did and it sure doesn't look like a lazy solution. It looks great! xo

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:56 PM

      Me too, Nancy! Flowers just make me smile!

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  33. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing an idea that is so clever, easy to do and how resourceful! I am on the hunt now for a pumpkin shaped cookie jar! I need an excuse to have to buy gorgeous roses. So I have something to fill the cookie jar with instead of cookies! Take care.

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:59 PM

      I am now hunting for more cookie jars, too, Thea! I may have to buy a few cookies, too...just a few!

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  34. designchicOctober 20, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    What a beautiful idea and perfect for fall!! Happy Tuesday ~

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:58 PM

      Thank you so much! Happy Tuesday to you too! :)

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  35. Julie's LifestyleOctober 21, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Kim,
    I love your pumpkin with the pretty flowers. I love the ideas, so easy and looks great! Enjoy your week.
    Julie xo

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:55 PM

      Thanks Julie! I really like those flowers, too!

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  36. Vel CristeOctober 21, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Must find me a pumpkin cookie jar! Love what you did Kim!

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  37. Judy at GoldCountryCottageOctober 21, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Hi Kim. I, too, have been seeing all the real pumpkin vases but as much as I am having fun with Halloween, I hate carving a pumpkin so my vase is very similar to yours. A soup tureen that I made many years ago and then promptly broke the lid so used it for a vase instead. Although yours is so much prettier with the beautiful roses. I just stuck the phony stuff in it..Thanks for sharing all those wonderful fall ideas..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      I need a soup tureen. I think I am going to put it on my thrift store list! :)

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  38. Sew a Fine SeamOctober 21, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    What a great idea :)

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  39. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 21, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Super cute!

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  40. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowOctober 22, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    That IS a great idea and it looks wonderful!

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  41. PoppyOctober 22, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Kim, you are so resourceful, and your pumpkin jar is both pretty and practical! Very impressive! Happy Thursday!

    Poppy

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      Thank you, Poppy. It was creative idea born out of laziness! ;)

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  42. handmade by amaliaOctober 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    A super idea and what a lovely display.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Kim October 27, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you, Amalia. I like the colors of this one!

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  43. ChristineOctober 22, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Just goes to show you, if you keep an open mind and look around, you never know what you will find.

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  44. AnnieOctober 22, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Cookie jar vase!!! What a great idea!!

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  45. Helen PhilippsOctober 23, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Love it!! What a great time saving idea :)
    Helen xox

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  46. UnknownOctober 26, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    What a beautiful idea Kimmie! xoxoxox Jen

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  47. UnknownOctober 26, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I love this! It could be more simple and it looks fabulous! Happily pinning!

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  48. StaceySeptember 1, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    I remember this one and it's perfect!

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    1. Kim September 8, 2016 at 1:57 PM

      Thank you, Stacey...and easy!! ;) The ultimate cheat!

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  49. HomeroadSeptember 15, 2017 at 8:18 PM

    So Pretty!!! I guess I've gotta go visit the thrift store!

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    1. Kim September 16, 2017 at 1:16 PM

      Yes! There are many around, I am sure. Good luck!!

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  50. My thrift store addictionOctober 1, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    Thanks for sharing your pretty floral arrangement at Vintage Charm!

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  51. Our Hopeful HomeOctober 4, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    Congrats, Kim, I've chosen you to be featured at tomorrow's Vintage Charm Party! Hope to see you there! xoKathleen|Our Hopeful Home

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  52. MariaAugust 2, 2018 at 10:14 AM

    Adorable, you got me thinking fall now!

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    1. Kim August 16, 2018 at 11:50 PM

      Thanks Maria...and this one works all year long with the right cookie jar!

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  53. Linda at Mixed KreationsAugust 2, 2018 at 5:15 PM

    What a pretty pumpkin! Perfect for fall, and it makes a beautiful display with your roses.

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    1. Kim August 16, 2018 at 11:49 PM

      Thanks so much! It's so easy to make a pretty centerpiece this way.

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