This is especially true if you have little ones who are eager to help with pumpkin decorating.
Plus, carving into pumpkins does accelerate the decaying process.
Want more design inspiration?
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it’s possible for you to use an adhesive like Mod Podge to attach them to your pumpkins.
Pressed fall flowers like pansies really pop against white pumpkins.
Head to your local craft store and pick up a few sheets.
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You don’t need to apply it to every inch of the pumpkin.
Go for an imperfect, scrappy look.
Simply glue on beads in a variety of sizes and in random order to give your pumpkin some pizazz.
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Princess Pumpkin
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Here’s a slightly less maximalist example of a bedazzled pumpkin.
Napkin Mod Podge Pumpkins
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Disposable napkins come in such beautiful designs.
Mod Podge works great for this craft.
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Plaid Pumpkins
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It’s hard to name a more iconic fall pattern than plaid.
Channel the look of your favorite flannel piece and paint on stripes that go in criss-cross directions.
If you want to give it a little extra shine, confirm to choose a high gloss spray paint.
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Dried Flower Pumpkin
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Dried florals look lovely on pumpkins.
you could glue them all across the pumpkin or bundle a few together just at the top.
The end result will be a beautifulfall centerpiecefor your Thanksgiving table.
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Leaving a little section of au natural pumpkin near the bottom is a nice touch.
When painting your pumpkins, keep to a limited color palette of black and white.
Paint on a simple, short message, or simply paint a ghost face.
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Drip Painted Pumpkins
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ThisDIY pumpkinproject is fun for adults and kids alike.
The end result will be a beautiful marbled effect.
Turn your pumpkins into these charming animals with a little paint and glue on some paper or felt ears.
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Most tutorials you’ll come across only require a few simple materials like nail polish and water.
Temporary Tattoo Pumpkin
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Temporary tattoos attach extremely well to pumpkins.
you could apply them directly to a bare pumpkin or even add a layer of paint as a base.
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Look for friendly but spooky characters to add, such as ghosts.
Glue on two mini pumpkins as eyes, use seeds to make patterns and attach some feathers as wings.
Use the pumpkin as a hill to perch a spooky house upon.
Pop of Gold
We love adding this detail, especially to glitter pumpkins and painted pumpkins.
Plaster of Paris Pumpkins
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This no-carve pumpkin idea involves making your own pumpkins.
Give them a bit of shimmer by applying a wax metallic finish in silver or gold.
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Scrapbook paper is perfect for this project, but plain construction paper would also work well.
A soft, muted gray makes a lovely color for multiple different designs like flowers and stripes.
These are typically pretty easy to source from your local craft store.
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Floral shapes and vines always look great on fall pumpkins.
Paint Faux Pumpkins
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Painting designs on pumpkins can be a fairly time-consuming endeavor.
Consider purchasing a fake set so your investment of time is worth it.
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Unicorn Pumpkins
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Trade out your pumpkin’s stems for unicorn horns.
Give your unicorn a floral crown.
This pumpkin showing off rhinestone decal letters is a wonderful example.
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you might use fabric adhesive to wrap them around a pumpkin.
Aim to use fabrics with different patterns to add a little texture and variety to it all.
Painted Patches
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Painting pumpkins should be a relaxing, enjoyable activity.
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Use short brush strokes to paint on small rectangles in a random fashion.
Finish it all off with a healthy dose of paint splatters.
Long Strokes
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Here’s another abstract painting example for your pumpkins.
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Instead of using short brush strokes to make a rectangular pattern, use longer, more organic brush strokes.
you’re free to dab on a few dots with your paintbrush to add a contrasting detail.
You might find that a marker gives you more hand control than a paintbrush.
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Feel free to get a little fancy and try out some calligraphy.
you’re free to cover the top half with some tape and then paint away.
Slight Color Variance
Painted pumpkins always look extra great in a group.
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When selecting the paint for your pumpkins, consider working with a refined, limited color palette.
Start with two colors that pair well together, such as pink and orange.
Then, purchase some white paint to mix in with these two hues to create various matching shades.
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This will give the designs a 3D effect.
Or, you’ve got the option to use black washi tape for a similar effect.
Vintage Trailer Pumpkin
This kitschy pumpkin design is perfect if you love a retro look.
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Paint on doors and windows, and don’t forget to add a side wheel.
Set a scene with your pumpkin and add some lawn furniture in front of it to complete the look.
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Finding Lovely
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The House of Hood
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