Junkin Pumpkins

by Holly | Autumn/Fall, DIY/Crafts/Upcycle

I have been on the lookout for an old rusted (toy) truck for awhile. On a recent trip back home, Hubby and I were antiquing and there it was. Perfectly rusted. Perfectly old. Simply perfect. I added some mini pumpkins to the truck bed and now it is the welcoming fall vignette on our front portico.

The truck is sitting on top of a hay bale and inside an old wooden crate. One of my dear neighbors dropped off these pumpkins at my door the other week so they are filling up the truck bed.

I am in love. Seriously in love.

Doesn’t he remind you of Mater from the Cars movie?

I had some fun playing around with the photos.

Sweet sepia…

I’m so in love!

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Love, hugs, and I’d give my two left lugnuts for somethin’ like that!

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26 Comments

Susan on September 16, 2015 at 7:09 am

So very charming, Holly. I truly want to go thrifting with you some day.
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- Holly on September 16, 2015 at 8:50 am
  
  Hi Susan – Any weekend, my dear friend! Hope you are well and happy fall to you! Hugs, Holly
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Betsy on September 16, 2015 at 12:40 pm

I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 9:09 am
  
  Hi Betsy – Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello! I hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly
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CD Loken on September 17, 2015 at 6:09 pm

Oh my goodness! I LOVE your antique truck! I too, had been searching for along time for one-and finally did this summer! It doesn’t have nearly the wonderful patina yours has-but I still adore it!
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 9:11 am
  
  Hi CD – You are too kind, thank you! One person’s rust is another’s wonderful patina right?!?!? Happy fall to you! Hugs, Holly
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Sherry on September 17, 2015 at 6:51 pm

Oh I’m almost jealous. LOL. I love your truck. What a find! Love your Fabulous Fall display. I’d love you to come over and link at The Fabulous Fall Linky Party.
The party goes all the way to Halloween. You can link all your Fall posts. (please no Halloween).
Come over and bring your truck!
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 9:12 am
  
  Hi Sherry – Thank you for your sweet words and kind invitation – will have to check it out! Happy fall to you! Hugs, Holly
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Jenna on September 18, 2015 at 6:51 pm

I have serious junk envy Holly, what a great truck! Very very cool!!!
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 9:13 am
  
  Hi Jenna – I seriously wish that we didn’t live like 10 states away from each other… we could get into some serious trouble antiquing together!!! Hugs, Holly
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Cecilia on September 19, 2015 at 8:27 am

Oh my goodness! Cuteness x100! I rescued an old toy dump truck from my mother-in-law’s…I want to put mini pumpkins in mine now! Love the rusty patina on yours. Perfection!
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 9:23 am
  
  Hi Cecilia – You are so sweet, thank you x100!!! Happy fall to you! Hugs, Holly
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Julie on September 21, 2015 at 7:50 am

Hi Holly, the truck and pumpkins are so adorable and cute for fall decorating!
I co-host a blog party on Monday’s called Cooking and Crafting with J & J Link Up.
I would love to have you join us and share this or any projects.
Thanks.
Julie @ Julie’s
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 9:50 am
  
  Hi Julie – Thank you for taking the time to stop by and say hello! Happy fall to you and hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly
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Rhonda on September 21, 2015 at 9:09 am

Coming from Met Monday… now that is too stinkin’ cute! Love the little truck filled with pumpkins! 🙂 ~Rhonda
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- Holly on September 21, 2015 at 10:05 am
  
  Hi Rhonda – Great to have you stop by and say hello! Hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly
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Suzan on September 22, 2015 at 8:14 pm

Oh my gosh – I’ve been looking for one of these for forever – how fabulous- and I love that you filled it with pumpkins – it’s just beautiful !
Pinning!
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- Holly on September 23, 2015 at 6:10 am
  
  Hi Suzan – Thank you so much for your kind words and happy fall to you! Hugs, Holly
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Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty on September 27, 2015 at 8:50 pm

Such a cute decor idea!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Merry Monday!
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- Holly on September 29, 2015 at 9:49 am
  
  Hi Megan – Love your party, thank you so much! Happy fall to you! Hugs, Holly
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Sarah on September 5, 2016 at 11:22 pm

Definitely a fun find. I passed up a great little truck at Round Top last spring. ;-(
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- Holly on September 9, 2016 at 6:35 am
  
  Thanks so much Sarah! Never leave the junk!!! Hugs, Holly
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Leanna on September 13, 2016 at 2:19 am

This is a terrific old truck. I love how you left it just as it was.
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- Holly on September 14, 2016 at 6:48 am
  
  Hi Leanna – Thanks so much! Hugs, Holly
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Barbara Warner on February 15, 2017 at 10:23 pm

I’ve been on the lookout for an old truck – still am, and most definitely after seeing yours! It looks so adorable with the pumpkins – imagine a loot of Easter eggs in there or some flowers in the summer!
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- Holly on February 16, 2017 at 6:18 am
  
  Hi Barbara – OMG Easter eggs! I’m totally doing it thank you so much! Hugs, Holly
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