Thrift Store/Dollar Tree Sweater Pumpkins

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

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[@lindadagley5822]

These are simply adorable... I am new to your channel and we'll be watching more.... Can't wait to make my own.... Thank you so much for sharing .. Brandon Manitoba....Canada

[@monicasolorzano2808]

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[@anitacoello4981]

Beautiful… thank you

[@roseneeley8716]

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[@mairahills7152]

Lollollol

[@jennyleigh63]

Very cute! The body of the sweater would also make a cute pillow.

[@e.adriannapatterson3900]

I love that idea. Tfs, I am going to do some 🍁 Fall, and even winter sweater pillows.

[@amandawoods5957]

I was thinking the same thing... cute comfy throw pillows for the season!

[@63sonotech]

Exactly what I was thinking. Oh and I see a snowman for winter.

[@lalizscorpio82]

Yess I'll do that too!

[@makyni03]

Sure would. I have just the sweaters for both too!

[@terrycaudill5868]

I cut the hole in the top and bottom of the pumpkin about one inch around . the sweater tucked into the hole with NO GLUEING NECESSARY! it was so easy.

[@eathomelive]

This is the best Dollar Tree craft I have seen. How ingenious. Those would easily be $15-30 each, depending on where you buy them.

[@ladyofsaints8782]

I covered styrofoam pumpkins with Daddy's old flannel shirt and another with his ties. Nice to have him close by during holidays.

[@kgkoski]

Adorable! 1 tip I'd like to share I discovered years ago when I was trying to spray paint something styrofoam and, of course was ending up with a melted mess! I didn't know what to do but I thought, why not try to coat it with something so that's what I did! And it worked! Been doing ever sense and always works. Ready for the big reveal? Elmer's Glue! Just coat your piece with Elmer's, let dry and spray away! Hope this helps and Happy Halloween!

[@delee2471]

Thanks to Max the Fox

[@lisarosales8465]

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[@learntocrochet1]

Thank you! I have Elmers glue and spray paint on hand so you just saved me fro buying chalk paint.

[@themermaidstale5008]

Brush on acrylic paint works too.

[@estegraff9894]

Thank you a bunch, that will save me a lot of frustrations. 👍

[@zulemapearce4949]

I made 3 of these darling pumpkins during the fall and even put a couple drops of lavender on the sweater and gave as a “Bibbity Bobbity Serenity Pumpkin” birthday gift for my friend who suffers from anxiety. She loved it! Thank you for this wonderful inexpensive idea!

[@thepaintedsouth]

Guess who is going to go raid the thrift stores for cable knit sweaters??? Everyone who watches this video. 😜🍁🍂 Love these! So adorable! Can't wait to make some!

[@amandawoods5957]

Me too!! The thrift stores won't know what hit them, lol!

[@thepaintedsouth]

@@amandawoods5957 😂 They'll be like, "It's only September and still 95 degrees outside!??" Lol!

[@amandawoods5957]

@@thepaintedsouth Right!! It's still so hot here in Northern California... it doesnt feel like Fall at all this year, but I still have my Fall candles burning, decor up, and consistently adding to it especially after this video, lol!!

[@juneribbons5196]

You're probably right. I have a sweater thats on its last legs that I,haven't been able to get rid of. Now I know exactly what to use it for. Thanks so much

[@karenz7059]

This is actually rib knit but cable would be so cool also

[@homemadefromtheheart1377]

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video. We just put on a baby shower last week. The theme was a “pink” pumpkin...Our little pumpkin is on her way”...my niece was having a girl and we incorporated a fall like theme with the pink. We went shopping at thrift store and found a soft pink cable sweater. I made 4 of these pumpkins...and it looked just like yours!!! Wow! I did it! We found other things at the thrift store and were able to use them for decorations with a little paint. Anyways, it was a hit! My family all wanted a pumpkin! 🤣😁 Thank you again...new subscriber 🥰

[@momofschnauzers]

Great idea with such adorable results. These would make for wonderful keepsakes too if you made them from sweaters that belonged to loved ones. TFS this DIY.

[@salems_gigi6309]

That is a great idea❤

[@maxine-23]

Bonnie, that's a fantastic idea! I love it😊

[@lindseyf8505]

Bonnie Weiss Oh Bonnie such a wonderful idea. I wish I had kept my baby’s sweaters. She’s 20 now :(. But I will do it for grandkids!

[@momofschnauzers]

@@lindseyf8505 ... you could always make your daughter one , from one of your sweaters. She might appreciate and cherish it more if it was yours.

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Oh Bonnie what a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@Anele12]

Cute and creative pumpkins. Thank you for sharing!

[@v.j.cooper2007]

This was by far the best sweater pumpkin DIY yet. Thanks for sharing. I'm running to the dollar store now! They are beautiful. I think I'm going to dress mine up with just a little dazzle for my "bling" tablescape!

[@BrendaBridges-r9j]

Thank you for your tutorial, u simplified the sweater covered pumpkin craft from the way I’ve done it😁 Looking forward to future projects 💕

[@steamdespair9189]

This is such a fantastic idea! One of my Dollar Tree's sells these silicone finger caps for removing nail polish, but since they're 100% silicone they do protect from burning your fingertips with hot glue.

[@italisy]

Girl you did your thing with these pumpkins 🎃 that is just genius

[@itynotbity]

Love how you made the stem! Beautiful!

[@judysorensen4916]

Beautiful. Great job. Can't wait to try it. Thank you, thank you for showing me how simple, but really pretty this project is. You are very gifted. I'm almost 80 and it is true. You are never to old to learn. Thank you again!

[@SNL14]

“If you like it be sure to share because that’s what friends do “ Instantly subscribed! Love your personality and looooove this DIY!

[@Denise-mx6pw]

This is so cute...and so simple! Just wish we had a dollar store in the UK!!! The pound stores have nothing for arts and crafts, and even less for Fall decor.

[@maribelroman]

Ran out and got my pumpkins and a sweater... getting right to it! I loved this tutorial and the high end look 😍

[@judyharris1983]

I love the fabric pumpkins. I did not want to throw away my granddaughter's stocking caps away. Stuffing them and gathering them at the opening then wrapping jute or wire around the top and wrapping around pumpkin, insert a stem and make a burlap bow work so great. Buffalo plaid bows, the sage green, beige, brown even white, neutral colors are so pretty and easy. Some of the hats come with cable ribs. However, these are just lovely and smart. The cable rib makes the pumpkin ribbing without jute around them. So pretty.

[@HamCubes]

This is so clever! And I love the sun-bleached oatmeal of the sweater alongside the sandy-colored burlap of the stem, curlicues and leaves of the pumpkin! It's so tasteful-looking, very relaxed and beachy! Brava, sis! 👌

[@sueanderson1926]

I make a lot of things, I was really, impressed with your pumpkin, thanks!!

[@d.l.sosnik2135]

OK, you ice-blue-eyed-beauty, you are a genius ! Those "punkins" are adorable. Thanx for this idea. Well done !

[@lovewisdomgrace]

Adorable pumpkins! Such a cute idea!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@lscblackwell9202]

Watched one video and immediately subscribed! Love this project! 🥰🥰🥰

[@e.adriannapatterson3900]

Same here.

[@Scroggs2017]

Same

[@alysoncummings4947]

Hi it looks really nice ,you can make a pillow with the Middle-part , just an idea.

[@Butterfly8593]

Me too

[@TracvM320]

Same!! Thank GOD for her stem 💡 idea

[@Belindasdiys]

Great diy thanks for sharing 👍

[@suemiller9685]

Love these pumpkins!!! Easy & kid friendly. Shabby Chic all the way! Thanks for sharing ; )

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

So happy you enjoyed it Sue!!!

[@lorabetht9206]

I’ve watched MANY Dollar Tree craft videos and I’m usually a little disappointed with what they make... But yours was actually something I would want for my home! 👏 they look amazing 😉

[@lorabetht9206]

New subscriber BTW 😉

[@elizabethharper9208]

I just stumbled into your channel. This is my kind of DIY!! So cute...and simple. Thanks, E.

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Hey Elizabeth! Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethharper9208]

@@MamaDaresToDIY Don't git scared...I tend to be a mite OCD...but I've been all over your website this a.m. Tried to leave a comment re your wowsome laundry room but it flagged me as a spybot. I've been called many things but....Ha!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

@@elizabethharper9208 bwahahahahaha omg Im so sorry!!! It may be in moderation....I can check and see LOL! Computers are totally bonkers sometimes

[@SDH1970]

So cute! Thanks for the tutorial. What a surprise to see the Mississippi mud on your shelves. 😀

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thanks!! I love McCartys! Im originally from Cleveland.....just down the road from Merigold! :)

[@SDH1970]

@@MamaDaresToDIY I thought I heard a delta accent. I'm originally from Clarksdale.

[@glendalynnejanacek7558]

Dam I wish you would showed us a display of all of them to gather, with the big one. Veary nice 😊

[@kimberlyreiter3213]

Sweater pumpkins are my obsession! Time to head out to raid the sweater section at the thrift store!

[@gwennunley297]

TOO CUTE COMBINED WITH TOO EASY!!! PERFECTION!!!!! I JUST SUBSCRIBED. KEEP THESE DIYS COMING, PRETTY GIRL!!!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Awe thank you!! I appreciate all of your support Gwen! Im trying :)

[@arlenehale2772]

Great idea! So cute and fast! Got to go run to Dollar Store and then the thrift store to hunt for sweaters. Thank you for sharing this.

[@patriciamartin2047]

I love it. It's on my agenda to make some with my granddaughter! Thank you so much!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

You're welcome!!! Id love to see what yall make! Tag me on social media so I can show it off!!

[@doraeumont1395]

Love. Love , Love , this sweater pumpkin project. What a great idea to make use of old sweaters. So so easy and wow no sew!

[@marybeverly4420]

Perfect Super Simple headed to the thrift store going to give mine a little glam❤

[@DD_LetTheDogsOut]

People don't *really* like Fall crafting if they gave this a thumbs down... it's easy, affordable and adorable!!!

[@dianamccullough1736]

Oh my goodness girl, I love these pumpkins. And how you made the stem is awesome, I can't wait to try making these, I just found your channel and of course I subscribed. Thank you for sharing ♡

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thank you so much for your support! You are so sweet! Im brand new to KZbin and making videos and so grateful for every Thumbs up and subscriber! I have lots of FUN projects on my blog too, so be sure to check it out! mamadarestodiy.com

[@wandalanders8700]

Me too Diana

[@judyowsley9078]

Absolutely fantastic I can’t wait to get my three grandkids together and we make some together you are very crafty

[@pamelar.5146]

This is one of the coolest DIY's I've seen in a long time. So creative!!

[@themermaidstale5008]

I vote this the best dressed pumpkin of Fall 2020. The sweater body could be backed with cardboard and stapled into a glassless picture frame. Getting Scandinavian vibes from this.

[@chillinretreat5124]

I absolutely love this...I have an old cable knit sweater from my dad that I can totally do this with!!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Yes!!! That will be perfect!! Glad you enjoyed the video! Happy DIY~ing!

[@sameolegirl70]

You can also the buffalo check hand towels and use a stick for the stem and add these items. This look cute as well.

[@connieschantz860]

Wow you make dollar tree classy! New member for sure! Love your style girl!

[@deb7793]

Super cute! Now I need to make a trip to the goodwill to find a sweater. I did make a pumpkin a couple of years ago with a leg warmer sweater but my puppy made a hole in it!🤣

[@deloresbattle3048]

Amazing!👍👍 You did a great job, Thank you for giving me ideas for my old fall sweaters.... 🍁🍁🍁 Plus it looks so easy to do!

[@joannbryer8525]

These pumpkins are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@novisnow5]

I love this so much. I was thinking for the bottom you could. even keep it open and use a battery operated tealight inside. I wonder if the glow would show through?

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Hmmmm I dont know Reedus! May be kinda cool to carve a Jack-o-lantern in the pumpkin before you cover it... put the tea light in. Im sure that would show through. Not sure if it would if it wasnt carved. Try it and see :)

[@kimmaynard338]

Super cute .... love it ... and so easy ... I bet the dollar store is sold out by now ... but I will ck ... thank you for the fun video

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thanks KIm! Our Dollar Tree has been keeping them in stock. Hopefully you can find some. If not, check out Videos 2 and 3 in the Sweater Makeover Series on my channel. Those both require a tiny amount of sewing but they are super easy to make.

[@kimmaynard338]

@@MamaDaresToDIY I did find everything I needed at the dollar store ... but the burlap ribbon ... I have painted them .. waiting for them to dry :)

[@kellievc851]

♡ this! I'm totally making me some sweater pumpkins!!!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thanks Kellie! Id love you to tag me on social media when you make them! I

[@jadek8616]

Hi there‼️I’m a newbie. I just found you today, and I sure am glad I did😍I absolutely LOVE the way this pumpkin came out🌻Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoyed watching🎀Have a BLESSED day✝️

[@lynnettethompson5442]

I really love how these came out I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel these were super simple and easy to make thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brendawelch3846]

Love these sweater pumpkins. I did the one with the 2 wire pumpkin forms & will make this tomorrow. Thanks so much for the tutorial ❤

[@tigerbuchman4099]

So why did you have to cut 2 holes in the pumpkin?

[@usriyeni2022]

Tiger Buchman n how much do u think the sweater cost ? Guessss!!! Depend on which store u go ; Guess store will cost u $80, Forever 21 will cost u $40, H & M will cost u $40. I guess that pumpkin craft isn’t so cheap either😂😂😂. Just go to Fabricland / fabric store to get 50 cm , might cost u $5 lol

[@chrissyb6817]

To stuff the excess sweater in (she said she cut this one really close/a lil short) so that it will still be flat on top and bottom. This sweather was prolly $3 from the thrift store.

[@themermaidstale5008]

Usri Winarno The Craft pumpkin is $1 USD The sweater was either preowned or came from a thrift store - so just a couple of bucks.

[@teresamccullough3169]

I usually don't like the "Rustic" look BUT this pumpkin is CUUUUTE. I've got to make this for a couple of my friends 💖 Thanks for sharing...

[@salems_gigi6309]

Im going to try this....love how yours turned out. Just subscribed❤

[@jerijensen8061]

Such a cute idea. Think I'll have to have the grandkids go pick out some funny sweaters and make some for a little pumpkin patch on our front porch

[@shelleyholt4935]

Just fell into your channel and I love your ideas. Thank you!

[@patricialawaon2665]

Super cute super eazy love that its not going to cost you a ton of money. I hate all of these diys that cost $$$ for stuff from the dollar tree in order to make something that you like. I have tons of sweaters and those pumpkins are plentiful at mt dollar tree . I work for one a put a bunch on the shelf today.

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Yay so glad you enjoyed it! I would go broke if I worked at a Dollar Tree Patricia!!! Can't wait to see your Pumpkins! Tag me on FB and IG when you make them! :)

[@tinaepp6337]

Very cute! Thanks for sharing! Hi I am new to your channel and enjoying your videos!

[@cebc77]

So many things to do with a old sweater. I love they way the pumpkin stem come out.

[@Lazydazeadventures]

Such an amazing idea...these pumpkins are gorgeous and look so high end ♥️

[@amyk3020]

luv this look....simple yet elegant. Dollar stores are SO MUCH better in the south. Miss my southern stores

[@remoorekable]

Man I was wrong. As soon as I heard your accent I was thinking you were a Kentucky Girl! 🤣 First video I’ve seen from you. Loved it! 😘

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Hey Kelly! Thanks so much for watching! Im brand new to KZbin! Im originally from Mississippi so that's where the accent came from. Are you a Kentucky Girl

[@remoorekable]

Mama Dares To DIY Only in the summer 🤣 We have a boat and boat on Lake Cumberland and a family cabin in KY. It’s a second home to us. We lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for 17 years and just moved back across the border to Indiana (where it’s way cheaper!) But the people in KY sound just like you. Whenever we’re there, the people always know we’re visitors 😆. But that’s okay because we’re not the only ones!

[@susanmatta8674]

I loved this. Just bought 2 thrift store sweaters so now it’s off to Dollar Tree to get the rest. Thanks

[@MzRamey75]

One of my favorite DIY’s this year so far!! Adorable!❤️

[@97ryanscott]

Really cute and inexpensive...how can you not??? Thanks for sharing!!

[@amandawoods5957]

Your channel was in my recommendations, and I'm so happy it was!! I cant wait to make these adorable sweater pumpkins, I've got some cable knit sweaters that my little girls have grown out of, and they would be perfect for this... plus a run to the thrift store never hurt anyone, ha ha ha!! I definitely subscribed and turned on my notifications for your channel... now if you'll excuse me hun, I'll be busy binge watching your channel for a bit, lol!

[@Jilleyful]

Super cute! I'd make pumpkins out of the sleeves (and cowl neck, if my sweater had one), and a sweater pillow out of the body! All kinds of cute going on!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thanks! I actually have a few videos in this series! Check them out! I made pumpkins out of the other sleeves and body....and then made them into a Christmas project!

[@Jilleyful]

@@MamaDaresToDIY How fun! Christmas is really my favorite!

[@BEEBZYBRICH]

The sound of cutting the Styrofoam 😖🥵😫! Everything else👌🏻.

[@linda.dornbusch]

I had to take my earbuds out!!

[@cheriwhitley8385]

I looove these pumpkins but the neatest thing is the stem!!soo creative..thx for sharing

[@cyndireedpotter2454]

What a great idea!! i moved to Florida. From Michigan. And I forgot about Fall time. Being on the Ocean and hot weather almost everyday. lol Very Awesome Idea~!!

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thanks Cyndi! I have only been living in Florida for a little over a year and man the ocean and hot weather is awesome.....but I do miss the falling leaves sometimes! You are gonna have a house full of sweater pumpkins with all those Michigan sweaters! Brrrrrrr

[@ellenjefferies7310]

Those are so NICE!! Why spend a ton of money at Hobby Lobby when you can spend a Dollar at the Dollar Tree!!!

[@TracvM320]

I had such cute pumpkins but the stem!!😳 THANKYOU for the idea!!! Perfect

[@betinanewkirk8215]

Easier to cut it long and just stuff excess into holes.

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Hey Betina! Check out the other videos in the series to see why I chose to cut this one so short! :)

[@jessicawright1252]

I love to use the sweater boot socks-they fit perfectly.

[@sandratorres5633]

My favoite EASIIEST BEAUTIFUL PUMPKIN DIY!!! LOVE the stem its really unique!! Thanks for sharing! You earned my subscription with these awesome pumpkin!

[@annpierson5040]

You are on3 of my top 3 DIYers. You are fun to listen too and are thorough. Thanks.

[@aimsical285]

If anyone can't find sweaters in the colors or patterns they want but know how to knit, it would be easy to whip up a K2 P2 tube to use for this. I'm so excited for next fall!

[@aracelismedina-rodriguez6452]

Wow! These are adorable!!! I like your creativity. I also enjoy your videos because they’re unique and you don’t jump into the bandwagon like other DIYers do. Kudos to you and your fresh ideas. Totally loveee them❤️!!! God Bless you.

[@edanddonnakramp6199]

I love it. I can't wait to make one. Thanks for sharing. Donna

[@MamaDaresToDIY]

Thanks Donna! If you make them, be sure to tag me on social media! Happy DIY~ing!

[@estegraff9894]

Love the sweater pumpkins, you are one clever lady. 😍

[@fjmc3269]

I am totally doing this. Need to make a run to Dollar Tree and the Thrift store. Thanks for sharing.

[@sabrinaharris6538]

Love these pumpkins. Now I have a dilemma, I want to make these, but it's July, so I have to wait until dollar tree gets the pumpkins in. Thanks for sharing your time, and talent.

[@sharleenparrino2297]

Greetings from Portland Oregon! Girl you killed it! Bravo!👏👍

[@Nana1959.]

Love the pumpkins! I made one out of a Jersey and wasn't crazy about it; but now you inspired me to try again. Thank you for your video!

[@marciarodriguez5756]

How I did mine that made even easier , cut the sleeve a little longer so those ends can tuck into the holes at each end , no hot glue needed ! Add embellishment . Very nice job ty for sharing !

[@normaharne5659]

These are really all so CUTE! THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US!

[@libates3]

These are just too cute! I had planned to NOT spend any money on fall decorations this year, but I just have to make these! Thank you!

[@sherryadkins1225]

love these i was going to crochet a pumpkin but now i am going to thrift store and DT. i can see these in all the fall colors. ty . and i will still crochet cant help it!!

[@kristinefriend7344]

These are super cute!! I'll have to look at sweaters at the thrift store though since all the ones in my closet I wear and love!

[@rhondasands8034]

I am heading to Dollar Tree and Goodwill in the morning....love this idea!!!

[@lynnford7391]

These are adorable! If you sew a bit, it might make it a little easier to sew a basting stitch around the top and bottom of the sweater piece. Then draw it together partway before gluing.

[@Blessedgirl1955]

Those turned out adorable and I am going to copy you and make some of my own, thank you for the inspiration and showing exactly how to do it. Happy Fall.

[@kathygrimes8502]

How super cute is this?.. thanks much for sharing your amazing talents.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

Looking for the right sweater so I can make these. I just ♥️♥️♥️ this idea.

[@irmaalcantar2218]

Hi I'm watching your video Diy and I'm in love the look of the pumpkins came out so beautiful and without breaking yor budget !!! Thanks for sharing your ideas.blessings and wellness.

[@CharlestonAnnie]

Bonjour, watching from France, I heard your accent !! music to my ears! subscribed !! watching as I pack, to move back home, next month.