1st<\/sup> PLACE<\/strong> <\/strong>\ud83e\udd47<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u2014 WONA CHENNAULT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wona-Chennault_Retouch-768x1024.jpg\")
Wona Chennault<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe stared at the picture for so long, trying to take in all the Halloween love and details in Wona\u2019s work! The overall d\u00e9cor composition, the strong Halloween spirit, the clever use of different parts of jeans, and little birdy as a bonus\u2026 simply stole our hearts.\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI actually used a pumpkin I found at Hobby Lobby\u2026
I think it was paper m\u00e2ch\u00e9. I cut oblong strips \nand used Mod Podge to glue them on, \nthen hot-glued the jeans seams.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Wona Chennault<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
We asked:<\/strong> What do you love most about Halloween?
Wona :<\/strong> I love the decorations\u2026& I love the kiddos!\ud83c\udf83<\/p>\nWe asked:<\/strong> We also want to know about little birdy...did you made the pattern?
Wona :<\/strong> I found the bird pattern on Pinterest, and I have a BL Destiny sewing machine, which allows you to do some minor embroidery. I downloaded a bunch of eyes from the internet, picked the one I liked, edited it, and then scanned it into my machine to embroider before cutting it out. For the legs, I had so many of these seams that I thought it would work, and then decided to knot them to make the knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n2nd PLACE\ud83e\udd48<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u2014 SVETLANA FAULKNER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Svetlana-Faulkner_Retouch-1024x757.jpg\")
Svetlana Faulkner<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe were all drawn by Svetlana's whimsical atmosphere, the outstanding craftsmanship, the strings, and those fairy tails alike denim leaves. Such a magical and cohesive piece!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe leaves are made from scratch. There is no mold. Special heated flower shaping tools are used. Here's one of my videos <\/a><\/strong>to demonstrate the idea.\u201c <\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2013 Svetlana Faulkner<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
We asked:<\/strong> What do you love most about Halloween?
Svetlana :<\/strong> I love celebrating Halloween because it\u2019s an excellent opportunity to get creative! Whether by making seasonal arrangements, decorating the house and garden, or creating a Halloween-inspired outfit for myself. I like to be well prepared when kids come knocking on our door for sweets! \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\nWe asked:<\/strong> We also want to know how you made the stems? Do you have any tutorial for the making of the pumpkin?
Svetlana :<\/strong> I used premade stalks (Amazon bought) but painted them with acrylics to match my pumpkins. I have got a mini video pumpkin tutorial on my Patreon.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3rd<\/sup> PLACE\ud83e\udd49<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u2014 CINDY TAYLOR IRBY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Taylor-Irby_Retouch-1024x1024.jpg\")
Cindy Raylor Irby<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe loved how Cindy placed the denim strips so cleverly, and how she combined natural elements with upcycled materials. It created a perfect rustic balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cDollar Tree styrofoam pumpkin, \ncovered with cut strips using Mod Podge, \nfake leaves and a stick from the woods.\u201c
\u2014 Cindy Taylor Irby<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
We asked:<\/strong> What do you love most about Halloween?<\/p>\nCindy :<\/strong> Halloween is the ultimate in Fall decor. From pumpkins to witches to kids in costumes\u2026 I love it all!\ud83c\udf83<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFINAL NOTES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThank you to everyone who joined in the fun! Your creativity made this first contest unforgettable. To see all participants check out our Facebook group<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nCan\u2019t wait to see what you\u2019ll dream up next year\u2026<\/p>\n
Stay spooky, and keep upcycling! \ud83c\udf83 \ud83d\udc56 \u267b\ufe0f \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n
Ariane xo<\/strong>
Denim Upcycler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to start a sewing project? Why not make an apron?
A perfect beginner-friendly project \u2014 great to make for yourself or to give as a gift :)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We stared at the picture for so long, trying to take in all the Halloween love and details in Wona\u2019s work! The overall d\u00e9cor composition, the strong Halloween spirit, the clever use of different parts of jeans, and little birdy as a bonus\u2026 simply stole our hearts.\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI actually used a pumpkin I found at Hobby Lobby\u2026 \u2014 Wona Chennault<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n We asked:<\/strong> What do you love most about Halloween? We asked:<\/strong> We also want to know about little birdy...did you made the pattern? Psst...If you enjoy this article, consider sunscribing to our newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We were all drawn by Svetlana's whimsical atmosphere, the outstanding craftsmanship, the strings, and those fairy tails alike denim leaves. Such a magical and cohesive piece!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe leaves are made from scratch. There is no mold. Special heated flower shaping tools are used. Here's one of my videos <\/a><\/strong>to demonstrate the idea.\u201c <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Svetlana Faulkner<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n We asked:<\/strong> What do you love most about Halloween? We asked:<\/strong> We also want to know how you made the stems? Do you have any tutorial for the making of the pumpkin? We loved how Cindy placed the denim strips so cleverly, and how she combined natural elements with upcycled materials. It created a perfect rustic balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDollar Tree styrofoam pumpkin, \ncovered with cut strips using Mod Podge, \nfake leaves and a stick from the woods.\u201c We asked:<\/strong> What do you love most about Halloween?<\/p>\n Cindy :<\/strong> Halloween is the ultimate in Fall decor. From pumpkins to witches to kids in costumes\u2026 I love it all!\ud83c\udf83<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun! Your creativity made this first contest unforgettable. To see all participants check out our Facebook group<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Can\u2019t wait to see what you\u2019ll dream up next year\u2026<\/p>\n Stay spooky, and keep upcycling! \ud83c\udf83 \ud83d\udc56 \u267b\ufe0f \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n Ariane xo<\/strong> Want to start a sewing project? Why not make an apron?\n
I think it was paper m\u00e2ch\u00e9. I cut oblong strips \nand used Mod Podge to glue them on, \nthen hot-glued the jeans seams.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wona :<\/strong> I love the decorations\u2026& I love the kiddos!\ud83c\udf83<\/p>\n
Wona :<\/strong> I found the bird pattern on Pinterest, and I have a BL Destiny sewing machine, which allows you to do some minor embroidery. I downloaded a bunch of eyes from the internet, picked the one I liked, edited it, and then scanned it into my machine to embroider before cutting it out. For the legs, I had so many of these seams that I thought it would work, and then decided to knot them to make the knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n2nd PLACE\ud83e\udd48<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 SVETLANA FAULKNER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Svetlana :<\/strong> I love celebrating Halloween because it\u2019s an excellent opportunity to get creative! Whether by making seasonal arrangements, decorating the house and garden, or creating a Halloween-inspired outfit for myself. I like to be well prepared when kids come knocking on our door for sweets! \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n
Svetlana :<\/strong> I used premade stalks (Amazon bought) but painted them with acrylics to match my pumpkins. I have got a mini video pumpkin tutorial on my Patreon.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3rd<\/sup> PLACE\ud83e\udd49<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 CINDY TAYLOR IRBY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2014 Cindy Taylor Irby<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFINAL NOTES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Denim Upcycler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A perfect beginner-friendly project \u2014 great to make for yourself or to give as a gift :)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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