Recycled Door Knob Pumpkin Patch {brass knobs never looked so cute}

A couple of weeks ago I shared how I changed out the brassy knobs in my little guys bath for Rockler Satin Nickel pulls {here}. Instead of tossing the old knobs away, I came up with this little project below just in time for fall. I originally wrote this as a guest post for HowDoesShe?, stop by and say hi to the girls if you get a chance.

Welcome to the Door Knob Pumpkin Patch
Materials Needed:
Re-purposed Door Knobs and/or Cabinet Knobs
Primer Spray Paint
Americana Weathered Wood Crackle Medium
Orange, Green and Brown Acrylic Paints
Floral Wire


I have been slowly collecting the brassy door and cabinet knobs from our home as we slowly remodel each room since our move. {break out the sunglasses; these are bright and shiny} If you are unable to find older knobs, these can simply be purchased new at most hardware stores.


The actual door knobs do need to be cut so you'll have to break out the power tools. I used a sawzall reciprocating saw to cut through the thick metal then sanded the rough edges with a belt sander. If you are not into the power tools you can opt for the smaller cabinet knobs which need no preparation. Cabinet knobs can also be picked up in most hardware stores and run anywhere between 50 cents to a dollar for the plain and simple ones.


Give each knob a coat of primer spray paint. {this will help the acrylic paints adhere to the finish}


I wanted to add a little texture to the pumpkins so I used a coat of Americana Weathered Wood Medium by DecoArt. {this is optional} The medium is a clear coat that is painted right over the spray paint; let dry completely.


Paint the bottom of the knobs with a top coat of orange acrylic paint; As the paint dries it will slowly crackle around the medium.


Next, paint the 'stems' of each knob; I used a combination of green and brown acrylics.


To finish off your pumpkins, cut a piece of floral wire and wrap each end around a skewer to create a curly 'tendril'.


Wrap the wire around the stem of each pumpkin for instant cuteness.


I used thicker rusty floral wire for the larger pumpkins.


Brass knobs never looked so adorable!

The Sunday Showcase Party will be up tonight.

I can't wait to see what you have been working on this week. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Enjoy!