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Posted on September 8, 2019September 10, 2019

How to make easy concrete pumpkins

DIY Concrete Pumpkins with Jute Handles

Make easy and inexpensive concrete pumpkins by putting a layer of Henry FeatherFinish skimcoat over Styrofoam pumpkins from a thrift store.

photo of Lisa Cestkowski

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A history nerd and profligate collector, I spend way too much of my free time at thrift stores and garage sales, salvaging other people’s castoffs. When I’m home, I’m attempting to use power tools I have no idea how to operate and undertaking craft projects well beyond my skill level. Sometimes they actually turn out.

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Collector of castoffs. Haunter of thrift stores. Attempter of craft/DIY projects.

Lisa Cestkowski
Another weekend sheltering in place, another craft Another weekend sheltering in place, another craft project completed. Scroll for an overview. Details on my blog, www.wisconsinmagpie.com. . . #crafting #crafts #easterdecor #easterbunny #springdecor #springdecorating #upcycledcrafts #thriftstoredecor #myfleamarketstyle #upcycledart #vintagekitchenware #craftblogger #craftblog #diycrafts #vintagetreasures #vintagevignette #historymeetsdecor #magpiemonday
Finally starting to feel like spring here. Glad to Finally starting to feel like spring here. Glad to be able to get out on the porch again. #handpaintedsigns #porchdecor #porchlife #homesweethome #backporch #addresssign
What have you been doing while staying home and so What have you been doing while staying home and social distancing? I gave a couple of flocked birds a newspaper makeover. Swipe for an overview of the process. Full details on my blog, wisconsinmagpie.com. #decoupage #decoupaged #newspapercraft #newspapercrafts #modpodge #springdecor #springdecorating #crafts #decormakeover #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #cottagestyle #thriftstoremakeover #thrifteddecor #neutraldecor #papercrafts #myfleamarketstyle
The first Monday after Daylight Savings Time kicks The first Monday after Daylight Savings Time kicks in ought to be a national day off work, amirite? . . . #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #vintagefan #blackandwhitedecor #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #itsprobablythrifted #thriftedhome #fleamarketstyle #fleamarketdecor #vintagetreasures #visionsofvintage_ #vintagevignette #olivetheprettythings #goodjunktellsstories
My “new” scale. A $15 thrift store find. Way m My “new” scale. A $15 thrift store find. Way more expensive than the other two I bought previously, but still a good deal, right? . . #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousekitchendecor #thrifteddecor #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstorefinds #thriftstorescore #vintagescales #vintagekitchenware #vintagekitchendecor #fleamarketstyle #fleamarketdecor #chippywhite #chippygoodness #cottagestyle #neutraldecor #vintagetreasures #mycountryhome #thriftedhome #vintagevignette #magpiemonday #ilovethrifting #blameitonmyvintageheart
Thinking spring, even if the calendar says it’s Thinking spring, even if the calendar says it’s a couple weeks away yet. #newspapercraft #newspaperdecor #springdecor #springdecorating #springwreath #easterdecor #easterdecoration #neutraldecor #thriftedhome #mycountryhome #cottagestyle #chippypaint #chippygoodness #paperflower #newspaperflowers #fleamarketdecor
Anybody else have a love/hate relationship with su Anybody else have a love/hate relationship with succulents? They look so nice when I buy them, but after a few months, they either wither and die or grow gangly and ugly. What’s the secret to keeping them healthy and compact?? #succulents #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #cottagestyle #neutraldecor #fleamarketdecor #fleamarketstyle #vintagevignette #vintagedecor #vintagecrocks #itsprobablythrifted #springdecor
Been a while since I shared my downstairs bathroom Been a while since I shared my downstairs bathroom remodel. 100 percent of the work done by me and my husband. We hung beadboard/shiplap, painted, tiled, and did a little electrical and plumbing work. #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousebathroom #farmhousebathroomdecor #farmhousemakeover #bathroomremodel #bathroommakeover #bathroomrenovation #barnlight #shiplap #shiplapwalls #cottagestyle #cottagestyledecor #subwaytile #whitebathroom #diyhomedecor #diybathroomremodel
Happy Valentine’s Day from #Wisconsin. (Heart #c Happy Valentine’s Day from #Wisconsin. (Heart #collage was made on a #thrifted bulletin board.) . . #valentinesday2020 #valentinesdaycrafts #itsprobablythrifted #fleamarketdecor #thrifteddecor
Happy ❤️ Week. #valentinesday2020 #farmhousede Happy ❤️ Week. #valentinesday2020 #farmhousedecor #farmhousevalentinedecor #vintagefarmhousestyle #vintagevalentinesdaydecor #chippy #rusticdecor #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstoredecor #fleamarketdecor #fleamarketstyle #simplefarmhousetouches #simpledecor #shabbystyle #junkin #tujlovesjunkin #newspapercrafts #vintagestyle
Vintage red metal boxes? Yes, please. ❤️ #vale Vintage red metal boxes? Yes, please. ❤️ #valentinesday2020 #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousevalentinedecor #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstoredecor #fleamarketstyle #fleamarketdecor #myfleamarketstyle #vintagekitchenware #vintagetin
Dug through my junk drawer in search of a scissors Dug through my junk drawer in search of a scissors recently and discovered I am the proud owner of three vintage red-handled scissors. Strictly speaking, that’s probably two more than I need, but I’m not inclined to part with any of them. #vintagescissors #collection #collector #redhandle #chippy #chippypaint #chippygoodness #flatlayoftheday #flatlayallday #flatlayfriday #cottagestyle #farmhousestyle #vintageofficesupplies #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstoredecor #myfleamarketstyle #fleamarketfinds
A few of the metal hearts in my #collection. What A few of the metal hearts in my #collection. What do you collect?? #valentinesday2020 #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstoredecor #myfleamarketstyle #fleamarketstyle #farmhousedecor #farmhousedecorating #cottagestyledecor #chippy #chippygoodness #flatlayoftheday #flatlayfriday #alldayflatlay #collector #junkin #tujlovesjunkin #vintagefarmhouse #vintagedecor
Happy Friday, from the bottom of my rusty punched Happy Friday, from the bottom of my rusty punched copper heart. I’m guessing this piece dates to the 1980s, when punched tin was part of ‘country’ decor. I found it at a thrift store a few years ago. Copper is definitely having a moment again, so maybe my little heart is back in style? Whether it is or not, it makes me smile every time I see it. #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #valentinesday2020 #heartdecor #valentinesdecor #vintagevalentines #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #rusticdecor #chippy #chippygoodness #vintagevignette #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstoredecor #thriftedhome #fleamarketfinds #fleamarketdecor #fleamarketdecor #vintagecopper #tujlovesjunkin
This little heart started out life as a shiny gold This little heart started out life as a shiny gold Christmas tree ornament, bought on clearance at Walmart a couple years ago. I didn’t love the shiny gold finish, so I gave it a coat of white chalk paint and did a little distressing. Now it’s Valentines Day decor. Anybody else repurpose Christmas ornaments for other holidays? #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousedecorating #valentinesday2020 #chalkpaint #chippypaint #chippywhite #chippygoodness #cottagedecor #cottagestyle #crafting #valentinesdaycrafts #thriftydecor #rustoleumchalkpaint #hearts #crafter
I have a weakness for old aluminum cookie cutters I have a weakness for old aluminum cookie cutters with crimped edges. This one was missing its handle when I found it at a thrift store. No matter. It looks sweet sitting in a tray holding a newspaper flower. #valentinesday2019 #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #thrifteddecor #cottagestyle #cottagestyledecor #itsprobablythrifted #newspapercrafts #vintagedecor #vintagecookiecutters #crafter #vintagevalentine #valentinedecorations #valentinedecor
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