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Saturday, October 20, 2012

No Carve Pumpkin Ideas

I wanted to share a fun project that we participated in at my school.  Our VA nursing home held a pumpkin contest as a way to decorate the home with pumpkins.  There were 2 rules, the pumpkin couldn't be over 14 inches wide and they could not be carved.  Only one pumpkin per class could be entered.  In order for all of our students to be involved, we decided to have a pumpkin contest within our classrooms and the winning pumpkin would represent our class.  The first few pumpkins are what my third graders made.  

"No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Miss Piggy"
  Although my creative little student doesn't know it yet,  I was told she won the contest at the nursing home with her Miss Piggy!!  We found out after school.  We also won $100 award that I can use in my class.  I am so excited about that!

"No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas peacock"

                                               Peacock with feathers and jewels

"No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Miss Piggy"

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Mr. Camo pumpkin.  He worked so hard on this pumpkin!  

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My students had so much fun doing this, and it was so great to see their creative sides.  I'm thankful it's only a once a year thing though, because my room was a mess when they were finished.  We had paint on the floor, the desks, the students, and my favorite sweater!!! 

Those were the most creative in my class except for the jewel thief pumpkin.  I thought I took a picture of that one, too.   The photos below are the entries from other classes and the office staff.  I love, love, love the pink one below made by our talented fourth grade teacher.  I wanted to bring that one home with me!

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A Fifth Grade student made this very original design. 
"No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Frog Prince"

How cute is the frog prince by our first grade class??

"No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas caterpillar"

Our awesome secretary made the adorable caterpillar pumpkins.  So creative and adorable! 

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This pumpkin was made as a tribute for all who served our country!  Super creative!  They placed the army men everywhere there has been a war.

Thanks so much for visiting!  I hope you enjoyed our pumpkin patch.

                                                                          Kathy


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19 comments:

  1. Lois ArnoldOctober 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Oh what fun! Enjoy spending the prize money - your student will be thrilled!

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 11:03 PM

      It was so much fun! I'm already trying to decide how to spend that money. LOL Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week. Hugs

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  2. akawestOctober 20, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Those are so much fun. Miss Piggy is prize-worthy for sure.

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      They had a blast making them! Thank you so much for visiting. Hugs

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  3. Jeannie MarieOctober 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    These kids are hugely talented! Love the Miss Piggy one!

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      Aww thank you so much! They had a blast. Thanks so much for visiting. Have a wonderful week.

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  4. poppilinnstudiosOctober 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Awww, how cute! I'm sure your students enjoyed it!
    -Lynn

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:58 PM

      They had a blast. I was worn out!!! LOL But it was worth it. Thanks so much for visiting. Have a great week.

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  5. UnknownOctober 20, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    What pumpkin fun..I love them all..amazing how this lovely fruit, the pumpkin is used so much for decorating, arts & crafts and floral containers..love it...

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:57 PM

      I love pumpkins, too! It was a fun, but tiring day. :) Thank you so much for visiting. Have a great week.

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  6. srpprcrftrOctober 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    It must be so incredible to work with the kids being their teacher, then to be able to do art with them. I applaud your devotion. Seeing all the pumpkins is so wonderful, brings smiles to my face. I can only imagine the mess to clean up if my own creativity is any example. Hurrah for all the wonderful pumpkins.

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      Aww, thank you so much! They had a blast, and I went home worn out. LOL It was a lot of fun. They were so excited. Thank you so much for visting! Have a wonderful week. Hugs

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  7. Patty @ That's So PrettyOctober 20, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Wow what talent!! So cute all of them!

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM

      They had so much fun!! So glad we only do this once a year. :) Thanks so much for visiting.

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  8. LauraOctober 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Wow what a great job! How creative!

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:54 PM

      Thanks! They are a creative bunch. Thanks so much for stopping by! :)

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  9. Danni@SiloHillFarmOctober 21, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Holy smokes! Those were so much fun to look at!

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 10:54 PM

      They were so much fun! I'm just glad it's over. LOL

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  10. Lisa MontsionFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I'm sure they had a ton of fun making them.

    lisa

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