Browse through this great list of painted pumpkin ideas for craft nights, kid activities, fall decor, or just for fun!
‘Tis the season for PUMPKINS! I love how easy and versatile pumpkins are for anything fall-related. Throw some small faux pumpkins on your shelf and a few more on your front porch and bam, you’re decorated for fall. And there’s no need to go with your plain basic orange pumpkin unless you really want to – you can craft or buy pumpkins in any and all styles and colors. Cover them with fabric, carve them, draw on them, paint them…so many crafty pumpkin possibilities!
Speaking of pumpkin crafts and DIYs, there are so many great painted pumpkin ideas out there! Painted pumpkins are an inexpensive way to add some of your own style and creativity into your fall decor. Not to mention, they’re fun to make! Faux pumpkins are easy to find and inexpensive to buy – the dollar store always has a few options, Walmart’s faux pumpkin game has been strong lately, and while craft store faux pumpkins are always overpriced, you can almost always use a coupon and/or get them on sale. Many of the painted pumpkin ideas I’ve seen actually use real pumpkins, which is fun too! If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve rounded up a big list of painted pumpkin ideas for you to browse through. Feel free to pin the title collage graphic from this page, but if you fall in love with one of these specific painted pumpkin ideas be sure to click through and pin from the original sources.
Chalk paint is a great way to transform cheap faux pumpkins into a neutral and elegant decor element! See my chalk paint pumpkins here.
Mud cloth is a trendy design element, and it looks great on pumpkins! It’s super easy too – once you’ve painted a base coat on your pumpkins, all you need is a paint pen. See the full how-to over at House on Longwood Lane.
I’m a sucker for the gold + navy combo, and how lovely are these gilded pumpkins from Honeybear Lane?
Small Stuff Counts has a tutorial for these easy metallic patterned pumpkins – you could use any base color you want to match your style & decor.
Okay, pink gingham? These are so adorable! I love this idea from Dimples and Tangles.
These floral painted fall pumpkins from PMQ for Two are just stunning, don’t you think? She’s got a great tutorial to walk you through making your own.
This idea for getting raised lettering on a pumpkin is just brilliant! See more details over at The Project Girl.
Drip paint pumpkins would be a fun project to do with your kiddos. Mom Dot has some great tips to make your own.
Stencil a spiderweb onto your pumpkins with some tape! I love the ombre look, too. Get the full supply list and tutorial at Plaid Online.
I am loving this little pumpkin patch of stenciled pumpkins! Handmade Charlotte has great tips and ideas for stenciling your own pumpkins.
Not only did Kara pick a fun color combo for her pumpkins, she added some gold paint splatter. I love the finished look. Get the tutorial over at A Kailo Chic Life.
Navy + dreamy pink floral = all the heart eyes. Craftberry Bush nailed it with these gorgeous hand painted floral pumpkins.
This watercolor effect is so neat! Lines Across has the tutorial on how to paint your own Watercolor Pumpkins.
Glow in the dark puffy paint on pumpkins = genius! See all the details over on Color Made Happy.
Tell Love and Party made these rainbow painted pumpkins – aren’t they just so fun and cheerful?
Okay, buffalo check pumpkins??? I am in love! I think I need a few of these on my front porch. Positively Splendid will walk you through painting your own.
The Swell Designer made this Galaxy Art Pumpkin – it’s out of this world! (heh heh)
Last but not least, here’s a super simple idea from Monica Wants It – just use a gold paint pen to dress up any kind of pumpkin you want!
So many great painted pumpkin ideas, I can’t decide where I want to start! I hope you’re inspired. Have fun pumpkin painting!
Looking for some projects to make with friends? Check out all these great Fall Craft Night Ideas!
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