Pumpkin Crafts for the Anti-Jack-o-Lantern {Life with the Hawleys-guest post}

It is such a nice treat to have another wonderful co-host for this weeks Crafty Scrappy Happy Thursday Link up Party!!!!  Darby from Life with the Hawleys is just wonderful----
trust me you should get to know her!!!!
I will let her take it away!  See you tonight at the link party!!!
-Jaime
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Morning Happy Crafters!  I’m Darby from Life with the Hawleys!  I like to refer to my blog as a hodge-podge; I write about anything & everything going on in the Hawley house.  Feel free to stop by and check out some crafts, recipes, or pictures of my adorable puppy- admittedly, I'm biased ;-)  Of course, I can’t forget my manners: THANK YOU Jaime for having me today!  I'm truly honored!

Fall is my favorite season; I wait all year for it.  And pumpkins, are my favorite part of fall.  I love the scent, the flavor, and decorating with them. 

Insert problem here: I’m 100% girly-girl!

So while I adore the festive look of a jack-o-lantern, I can promise you, that you will never find me carving one.  For the same reason I don't like eating chicken wings, I just don't like to get dirty.  Yes, I know it’s easy to clean-up, but I’d prefer to use alternative ways to decorate with pumpkins.  So in case I’m not the only one out there (hopefully I'm not alone here), I’ve got some pumpkin decorating ideas that don’t require carving for you this autumn.

1. Adorn- You can add a happy touch to a pumpkin in so many ways.  Here are a some ideas, but don’t be scared to get creative: ric rac, tacks, jewels, flowers, and ribbons 

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2. Stack- Height always adds a nice touch, & pumpkins are perfect tools for height.  Pumpkins can be turned into topiaries or used to stack candles on top of. Stacking makes for great centerpieces.

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3. Paint- Without carving, you can still get really creative adding your own shimmery touch.  You could use paint to add your monogram, address, or a guest’s name for a place card.  Don’t just stick to regular paint; you could also use glitter  or chalkboard paint!

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Thank you Jaime for having me and I hope these tips inspire you.  I can’t wait to hear how YOU have decorated your pumpkin this year!