Who says that your Halloween pumpkin must look like a jack-o-lantern? Honestly, I think pumpkins are charming without any decorations – they’re a stately squash! But, on the other hand, they do lend themselves to grand decorations. Here are a few ideas for all levels of craft skills.
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
If you love brilliant colors, then you’ll love Sibylle’s ombre pumpkins at fun.kyti.me. Her pumpkin project is perfect for paint-loving crafters. Photo Credit: Sibylle via fun.kyti.me
A simple idea at CountryLiving.com is a burlap ribbon pumpkins. I’ve seen burlap ribbon at my local Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. Photo Credit: CountryLiving.com
Painter’s tape is the secret to making a chevron patterned pumpkin. You can use real or foam pumpkins for this project. And, of course, the sky is the limit when it comes to colors. Photo Credit: MySweetSavannahblog.com
What about adding a little sparkle to your pumpkins? Lauren at ThinkingCloset.com shows you how to make gorgeous “glitter glam pumpkins.” As a bonus, Lauren shows us how to make lovely DIY pedestals for the sparkly little squashes. Photo Credit: Lauren via ThinkingCloset.com
Are you like me and don’t like to get glitter all over the place? Kim Purvis at madeinaday.com shows us how to add to glitz without glitter by making confetti pumpkins. You use sequins to add the sparkle to your pumpkins—smart idea. Photo Credit: Kim Purvis at madeinaday.com
I hope you’ve found some inspiration for making a beautiful halloween pumpkin. These designers and artists have started my mind churning. Show us pictures of your chic Halloween pumpkin.
Don’t forget to read this online guide for different kinds of pumpkins.
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