Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to bust out the decor! Pumpkins carved with spooky faces are everywhere this time of the year, but there’s so much more you can do with this Halloween staple. These are a great way to get creative with your Halloween decor. Plus, making them yourself means letting all your creative juices flow! Once you see all these breathtaking painted pumpkins, I’m sure you won’t stop at just one. So read on for DIY painted pumpkins that will help you usher in this fall holiday.
27 Breathtaking Painted Pumpkins You Can DIY This Halloween
Get Creative With These DIY Pumpkin Decor
Painting pumpkins is a family tradition for many, including my own. What I love the most about painted pumpkins is that they’re not just for Halloween, they’re for the whole fall season. I make sure my pumpkins are chic enough to fit into my room, but fun and festive enough to really reflect the season. So before I get down to painting my pumpkins, I look for creative inspiration. And boy, did I find a lot of breathtaking painted pumpkins this year! I’ve seen everything from trendy colors, modern designs, fun pastels, to cute florals, and lots of glitter. Your imagination is the only limit to the designs and ideas you can try out. So keep scrolling to see 15 of my favorite designs that you should definitely try out this season.
1. Malachite Painted Pumpkins
This malachite pumpkin DIY from Design Sponge is so chic! It’ll fit right into even the most traditional and classic of homes.
2. Mud Cloth Painted Pumpkins
Aren’t these pastel pumpkins from Homey Oh My super cute? I’d totally make a small one for my dorm room.
3. Monogram Painted Pumpkins
Yes, you can personalize your pumpkins too! Monogrammed pumpkins are a preppy take on this Halloween tradition.
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— DIY Ready (@DIYReady) October 2, 2016
4. Floral and Glitter Painted Pumpkins
Glitter makes everything better, don’t you agree? Head over to Homey Oh My and learn how to make these gold and floral pumpkins.
5. Floral Moon Painted Pumpkins
Now this is a breathtaking pumpkin. The white flowers really stand out! Make one yourself with this simple guide from The Merry Thought.
6. Dark Floral Painted Pumpkins
If you still want to keep the spooky vibe of carved pumpkins, this dark floral pumpkin from Hunted Interior is for you. This looks like it could be in a haunted house!
7. Floral Painted Pumpkins
Preppy colors like pink, blue, and gold come together for a chic painted pumpkin! Craft Berry Bush has the full tutorial.
8. Vintage Chalky Painted Pumpkins
You can also go vintage with your painted pumpkins! The Casual Craftlete has a guide to making these vintage-inspired chalk pumpkins.
9. Fruit Painted Pumpkins
These are the most creative pumpkins I’ve ever seen! Style Me Pretty turned pumpkins into fun, fruity decor you can use all year ’round.
10. Sassy Painted Pumpkins
Feeling sassy? Let the neighbors know and paint pumpkins with attitude. All you’ll need is some bright paint, stencil letters, and a little humor. Creep it real.
11. Golden Doily Painted Pumpkins
For a more luxurious look, 17 Apart can teach you how to make these gold doily pumpkins. It’s perfect if you have unused doilies lying around the house!
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— You’re So Pretty (@YSPdotcom) October 1, 2016
12. Dip-Dye Glitter Painted Pumpkins
Dip-dye is a huge decor and furniture trend right now, so why not try it out on pumpkins? The Farmer’s Daughter can show you how to make pumpkins dipped in glitter.
13. Copper Striped Painted Pumpkins
I never thought I’d use the word “chic” to describe pumpkins. But these copper ones from Homey Oh My are just that! And they’re super easy to make.
14. Brush Stroke Painted Pumpkins
Sometime’s it’s the simple things that are the most beautiful, in this case we are loving the simple little brush strokes that make these pumpkins stand out from the rest! You can start with a base of any color, and stroke over it with a brush using a contrasting paint. This artist chose to work with 3 colors and mix and match for a complete pumpkin trio. What colors will you use?
15. Copper Herringbone Painted Pumpkins
Copper seems to be a big trend this year, because Lovely Indeed also featured these copper pumpkins. Don’t they look amazing?
16. DIY Cinderella Butterfly Painted Pumpkins
Spray painting is a lot easier than brush painting. If you plan to host a Halloween party with a Fairy Tail theme, this DIY Cinderella Butterfly Pumpkin is an excellent decor.
17. Paper Leaves Painted Pumpkins
Leaves and pumpkins are just the basic elements of fall and Halloween. Make a classic home decor with this design.
18. Preppy plaid Painted Pumpkins
Too girly? This set of painted pumpkins presents a revolutionary color palette for Halloween. But who says this is wrong? Shades of Pink are among the color trends this fall.
19. Cute Patterned Pumpkins
These pumpkins look like they belong in the Kate Spad Pumpkin Patch! (If only there was such a thing!) Use spray paint and stickers to get spots, masking tape for stripes, and mod-podge for fun patterns! The results are so cute, so posh, and so limitless!
20. Beach Art Painted Pumpkins
Creativity goes beyond the basic elements of the season. Most people may stick with Fall common designs and color palettes, but Alisa Burke didn’t conform to the traditional designs. Her Beach art pumpkins are pretty impressive.
21. Give Thanks Painted Pumpkins
Thanksgiving Day is another autumn holiday. So, let’s hit two birds with one stone and include Thanksgiving day too. These pumpkins are artificial, but there’s nothing wrong if you use real ones. Rebecca of bloglovin gives the list of supplies you need in this DIY.
22. Ombre Painted Pumpkins
A colorful life is a happy life. Who can ignore this ombre effect pumpkin? I simply admire Funky Time for making this DIY pumpkin decor.
23. Ice Cream Painted Pumpkins
Having this Tragic Ice Cream Cone, as Martha Stewart calls it, won’t make you cry. These painted pumpkins will definitely put a smile on your face.
24. Flourescent Neons Painted Pumpkins
Another extremely awesome painted pumpkin from Martha Stewart’s collection is called “The ’80s.” Obviously, the colors of the 80s were no less than neon palettes. Electric blue and hot pink along with bright colors of yellow and green were so popular back then.
25. Painted Pumpkin Topiary
Painted pumpkins topiary is always perfect as Fall home decor. This design from Lucy Design Online is for the win. Don’t you agree? I love light colors, but I’m also attracted to the combination of glossy black and metallic gold.
26. Modern Metallic Painted Pumpkins
For a modern take on painting pumpkins, Designing and Diapers has a DIY project that turns them into trendy decor! I’m really tempted to make these and display them at home all year. Is it just me or do the metallics look a lot like the boxes for Kylie’s lip kits?
27. Calligraphy Painted Pumpkins
Love calligraphy? Curl your way across your pumpkins while you spell out your favorite things about fall! You can use your pumpkins to welcome guests, or offer an entertaining phrase. Use a metallic calligraphy pen for extra glam.
Watch this video from Ann Le {Anneorshine} for more ways to paint your pumpkins:
Weren’t those pumpkins just stunning? I’d make them all if I had the time! Which design do you like best? Leave me a comment to let me know.
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