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october book giveaway!

28
September

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This is one of those months when the book giveaway is not a book!  For October, the giveaway is handmade pink velvet pumpkins.  Pumpkins; because it is October and pink; because October is breast cancer awareness month.

I encourage everyone to display at least one pink pumpkin during the month, preferably in a really visible location – like a front porch.  A great way to show support for breast cancer awareness month!

Inside the home, a clear container, a terrarium, or a cloche is great for pink pumpkin display! The container I used here is from Terrain and I am constantly changing up its contents to suit the season!

breast cancer awareness pumpkins (2)

To win your very own velvet pink pumpkins, made by me, just leave me a comment saying you’d like to win!  The winner will be chosen at random at the end of October from the comments received during the month.  Win and you will be able to display some pink velvet pumpkins each October!

Congrats to Mary Beth (a self-proclaimed pencil geek) , the winner of the September giveaway of the journal and the set of pencils with my custom imprints.  Click here to see more on the giveaway.

pink pumpkins in a terrarium

Instagram users, please read on.  For the month of October, let’s share our pink pumpkins!  Use hashtag #pleasuregram to share any photos of pink pumpkins on display – by you or by someone else!

pink pumpkin

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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pink for breast cancer awareness

9
October

pink pumpkins for breast cancer awareness pleasure in simple things blog

A quick post for Friday field trip today…I have been busy painting and I thought you might like to see what 50 pink pumpkins look like!

pink pumpkins for october breast cancer awareness pleasure in simple things blog

overhead view of 50 pink pumpkins pleasure in simple things

Remember October is breast cancer awareness month!  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful weekend!

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Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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50 shades of pink pumpkins

6
October

chalk paint pumpkins for breast cancer awareness pleasure in simple things blog

Usually, at this time of year, I am creating some pumpkins. It may be pumpkins made of velvet. It may be real pumpkins carved with sea-themed designs. Or, it may be my favorite white pumpkins enhanced with paint or decoupage.

Usually, though, at this time of year; I have given in to the idea of fall and have started creating some fun pumpkin crafts. This year, my time is particularly limited. Working three jobs and seven days a week leaves me little free time for fun projects.

annie sloan pink pumpkin pleasure in simple things blog

So, in the interest of using my time effectively, I decided to use my pumpkin creativeness in a way that will serve as more than just fall décor. I am using my limited free time to paint pumpkins pink as a way to celebrate breast cancer awareness month. My goal is to paint 50 pumpkins in different shades of pink!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint pumpkin pleasure in simple things blog

Armed with Antoinette, Old White, and Primer Red Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and some large drop cloths, I started my project – now just 6 pumpkins in! In this way, 50 homes will display a pumpkin that celebrates more than a decorative item. It serves as a way to remind our neighbors to practice good breast health. If one person sees a pink pumpkin and takes a moment to consider what it means, I think the painting was well worth my time!

Annie Sloan painting 50 shades of pink pumpkins pleasure in simple things

So, instead of decorating pumpkins for fall décor this year, I am painting them to decorate a celebration of good breast health! Please consider displaying a pink pumpkin in front of your home this year to show that pumpkins can remind us of more than just Halloween!

Thanks for stopping by. Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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