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Halloween Decor DIY: Classy Painted Pumpkins

September 28, 2015 By Addie 56 Comments

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So you don’t want to carve pumpkins or flood your home with the overzealous purples, greens, and oranges that traditionally flank the stores during the Halloween season? Looking for a way to make your Halloween decorations match your classy adulthood?  (I’m laughing at myself because I watched Twitches while making these beauties).  This DIY will give you tips to create your own painted pumpkins that will be as grown up as you.  Or just really cute!  This is a project for all styles and ages.

Supplies:

  • pumpkins (real or fake)
  • acrylic paints
  • paint brushes & foam brushes
  • painters tape (I used washi tape)
  • exacto knife
  • tablecloth/ drop cloth
  • water
  • towel
  • natural cleaning solution (I used witch hazel)
  • patience

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Directions:

  • Purchase & clean your pumpkins of dirt by wiping them with the towel and with the cleaning solution.
  • Choose a theme to decorate your pumpkins.  My theme is black, gold, classy and geometric.
  • After choosing your theme, decide on a few ways this can be interpreted on the pumpkins.  To play up the geometry, on a pumpkin with an even number of ridges I alternated painting them and leaving them blank, resulting in a black and orange pumpkin.  I also did a simple design of triangles on one pumpkin.  These were free-handed.

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  • For designs that required more accuracy, use tape to mark off the areas that need to be painted from the areas that are to remain unpainted.  After painting, allow paint to dry, and apply as many more coats as necessary to cover the pumpkin.

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  • When the paint is to your liking and completely dry, you’ll find that trying to peel the paint directly off tears the paint.  Therefore, with an exact-o knife, lightly etch a line beneath the tape to help you remove it from the pumpkin.
  •  Clean up any areas with too much paint by lightly scraping it off, and fix any areas that need more paint or a clean line with small paint brushes.

Painting pumpkins is a fun way to get in the Halloween spirit and have a lasting, fun design to decorate your home with.  I hope this tutorial is helpful – don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments below!

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What is your favorite way to decorate for Halloween?  Will you be painting pumpkins this year?

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Comments

  1. Karen says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:55 am

    LOVE this post because I am ALL about the Fall! I painted pumpkins once (and stacked them together) to create a black kitty! Turned out great and I really loved doing it… but you’re right when you say you need patience in the materials! omg.
    xx, Karen
    Glam Karen

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    • Addie says

      September 28, 2015 at 8:57 am

      That sounds too cute, Karen! Patience is like the #1 necessary “supply item” lol! It yields great results!!

      Reply
  2. Rocky says

    September 28, 2015 at 9:10 am

    How cute! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Addie says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Thanks, Rocky! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Janae Smith says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I absolutely love these pumpkins! They are super cute! I like that you incorporated gold. Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a happy fall!

    Janae
    http://www.hiyallblog.blogspot.com

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    • Addie says

      September 28, 2015 at 10:16 am

      A happy fall to you, too, Janae! And thank you 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jasmine says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Love this. I can’t wait to go to a pumpkin patch and pick our pumpkins so we can decorate them.

    Reply
    • Addie says

      September 28, 2015 at 10:50 am

      I haven’t been to a pumpkin patch since I was little, I want to go to one, soon! Thanks, Jasmine! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Christine says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I’m loving Fall. Now I just need to get my hands on some pumpkins and paint. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Emily Augustine says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Such a cute idea! I love Fall! It is my favorite time to decorate!

    Reply
  7. Elle Spann says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I love the metallic gold! this year i just bought a fairytale pumpkin instead of painting any, but if I had, they would have looked something like this!
    elle
    Southern Elle Style

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  8. Anna says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I LOVE these cute DIY pumpkins! For the last few years I have wanted to tackle this project and you’re giving me just the inspiration I need! Love them! XO

    Anna

    alilyloveaffair.com

    Reply
  9. Bianca says

    September 28, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    These are all so cute! I would love to use these ideas to paint pumpkins with my little toddler, although her pumpkins wouldn’t look as neat, I still think it would be a fun idea! Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    September 28, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    How cute! These turned out great!

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  11. brittany says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    SO precious! I have a ton of washi tape so this would be easy for me! Cute girl!~

    Reply
  12. Stacey @ Stacey Homemaker says

    September 28, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    What a cute craft! This would be perfect for my hay bale setup that I put by the front door! I love painting pumpkins =)

    Reply
  13. Audrey White says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Oh my word, I love these! They’re just adorable! Now to find some mini pumpkins……

    Reply
  14. Amy at Mom's Magical Miles says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    So pretty! Every year I aspire to this and… every year I leave it to the kids. 3 boys. It doesn’t end well.

    Reply
    • Addie says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      Bahahaha, but I bet they’ll cherish these moments forever 🙂

      Reply
  15. laci says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Yes yes yes definitely doing something like this asap !! You did amazing !

    Reply
  16. Darcy says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Ooo I love this! I think painted pumpkins are so fun!
    http://www.amemoryofus.com

    Reply
  17. Ramona says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    I love the color combination. You did a great job. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I would add a few jewels and ribbons. Thanks for sharing this project.

    Reply
  18. Sonya says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Last year was our first year craving pumpkins and it was a lot if fun. We painted pumpkins a few years ago and we might do it again this. Halloween is such a fun holiday 🙂

    Reply
  19. Ashleigh says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I love painting pumpkins way more than carving! And yours turned out great! Thank you for sharing!

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  20. Kaylah Burton says

    September 28, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    How adorable! I was never good at carving pumpkins, but I think I can take a stab at this adorable DIY!

    Thanks for sharing!
    xx
    Kaylah

    Reply
  21. Rebekah says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    I love these! What a modern yet festive way to decorate…I’ll definitely have to try something similar for our front porch. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  22. Terumi says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:42 am

    We usually carve our pumpkins but painting looks fun too!

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  23. Becki S says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:17 am

    I like painting our pumpkins because it means we can do it in early October and they will still be around for actual Halloween! Love the colors you did.

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    • Addie says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:17 am

      I love that aspect, too, Becky! Get a head start on the decor and have it last longer! Now if only I could leave them outside lol… This Texas heat would just wilt the poor things during the day lol

      Reply
  24. Donni says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:50 am

    I bought some very cute sparkly pumpkins because I failed at carving last year! But I love your painted pumpkins idea! I might have to buy a few minis and try it myself.

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  25. Mary says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:00 am

    What a great post! I love this and am definitely going to try it!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Sportsanista

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  26. Chelsea says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:50 am

    I always wanted to learn now to do this!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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    • Addie says

      September 29, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Awesome, Chelsea! I hope it works for you! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  27. Brooke says

    September 29, 2015 at 10:35 am

    This would be such a fun activity to do with our children, thanks for the “how to”…love it!

    xo,
    Brooke | KBStyled

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    • Addie says

      September 29, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Awww that will turn out so cute with your children’s help, Brooke! Glad you love it 🙂

      Reply
  28. Adaleta Avdic says

    September 29, 2015 at 11:02 am

    What an awesome post! I love decorating pumpkins so much and it’s probably one of my favorite things to do during the fall because it really sets the mood for the autumn time. Love this DIY! xx, adaatude.com

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  29. Samantha says

    September 29, 2015 at 11:18 am

    How fun are these?! I’m so excited for fall and Halloween!

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  30. Amanda Miller says

    September 29, 2015 at 11:30 am

    OK so I signed up to do this with a group of girls next week and I am so excited! This is amazing! I am not crafty at all… so we will see how it turns out haha!

    xoxo Amanda
    The Miller Affect

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    • Addie says

      September 29, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Lol good luck, Amanda! Crafty or not, you will have a blast and be so proud of yourself when it’s all over!! ☺️

      Reply
  31. Cameron Proffitt says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    I love this idea! You’re so creative. I wish I was more crafty. I also LOVE the all-white pumpkins. Painting pumpkins. Who woulda thunk!

    Cameron Proffitt

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    • Addie says

      September 29, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      The all white pumpkins are so classy, too! Thank you Cameron 🙂

      Reply
  32. Brooke Ellen says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    I love that painting pumpkins have become more and more popular because one I was not a fan of the mess carving created, I can deal with a paint mess. The pumpkins also last longer!

    xoxo
    Brooke

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  33. Adriana says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    These are soo cute! I’ll have to try some of these designs! I also love the way fake pumpkins look painted for in-home decor!
    xo Adriana – Daily Dose of Design

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    • Addie says

      September 29, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      Definitely try that, Adriana! I just saw Target has some VERY similar ones.. and I thought I was being original! Haha =)

      Reply
  34. Molly Moon says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    How cute! I love classy Halloween crafts, fall is such a fun season for decor!

    Molly | Hey There Sunshine

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  35. Amanda says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    This is such a fun fall craft! If I had the time, I would definitely decorate some pumpkins!

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    Reply
  36. chelsea says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Love this DIY! Trying this for halloween! Cant wait!

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  37. Eileen says

    September 30, 2015 at 8:53 am

    What a great project! I am totally doing this with my youngest daughter and my neice!

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    • Addie says

      September 30, 2015 at 9:20 am

      That’s awesome, Eileen, I bet they will create the cutest pumpkin designs, ever!

      Reply
  38. Anna-Maria says

    September 30, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    I seriously LOVE this. You’re so creative. I will try to do this for Halloween.
    Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
    xxx

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  39. Valery Brennan says

    September 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    You already know how much I love these cute pumpkins! Can’t wait to decorate a few for my house!

    Reply
  40. Simply Sabrina says

    October 1, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    I can actually say that I have NEVER painted a pumpkin, but this looks like so much fun! I need to get myself a white and gold pumpkin!

    x. Sabrina // Simply Sabrina

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    • Addie says

      October 1, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      That sounds like it will turn out so beautiful, Sabrina! This was my first time painting pumpkins – it was a great experience and I love the outcome!

      Reply
  41. Megan @ Wit & Wander says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Those look gorgeous! I love the trendy stripes!

    Reply
  42. Elena Michelle says

    November 1, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    these pumpkins are so darling!! makes me want to be a kid again! well apparently, i don’t even have to be!! who says adults can’t decorate pumpkins too!! i love the black and gold – so chic.

    xoxo, Elena Michelle
    http://www.anewyorkloveaffair.com

    Reply

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