How to Decorate Pumpkins

Whether you're decorating for Halloween or just celebrating fall, pumpkins are the perfect decor item. Decorate them with sequins and sparkles for a glitzy vibe, or use burlap and twine for a more rustic feel. Whatever your style, Hometalk has all the top, best, and newest pumpkin decor projects to delight and inspire you. Happy decorating!

Paper Plate Fall Pumpkin Arrangement

How to Decorate Pumpkins

Choose a color and a pattern: Choose colors that are most aligned with the Halloween theme. Next, choose a pattern - the silhouette of a leaf is a festive idea.
Paint your pumpkin: Use the paint you selected earlier to paint your pumpkin. You can color the pumpkin in stripey patterns or make it one solid color.
Trace your pattern onto the pumpkin: Print the leaf shape or pattern. Cut it out and use it to trace the shape perfectly onto the pumpkin before filling in.
Add a few decorative touches: Using clear-drying adhesive, stick some glitter to your pumpkin. Add white lace trim around the bottom for a Thanksgiving touch.
Display your pumpkin: Place your pumpkin near candles for the best effect.

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Top Projects for Decorating Pumpkins

Visit our top DIY pumpkin decoration projects. Prepare to be impressed.

Paper Plate Fall Pumpkin Arrangement

Here is a cute project with items you probably have in your home. This can be perfect for a farmhouse table centerpiece, for Thanksgiving or for Halloween. It's also a great project to do with the kids.Take a look at what I did!

Shelly L Nemeth

Pumpkin Arrangement for Fall

For this project I used a large faux pumpkin, but you can use any size pumpkin, real or fake for this easy fall decoration. This will look fantastic anywhere in your home, on the hearth, on a sideboard or on a kitchen island.

Chloe Crabtree

How to Make a Fun Hula Hoop Pumpkin That Can Light Up

Grab some hula hoops before summer ends for this perfect fall lawn idea. Today, I'm going to show you how to make a hula hoop pumpkin for fall. The best thing about this DIY decor idea? It even lights up! Let's get started.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Mitch Couch

How to Stain Natural Gourds for Fall

Hey there! Do y’all have Fall Fever yet? I know that we do. We’ve been enjoying football, pumpkin spice lattes and breaking out our Fall decor.

2 Bees in a Pod - Vicki and Jennifer

3D Pumpkin 🎃 Wreath With Dollar Tree Products

While I was in the floral dept. at Dollar Tree a few months ago I came across this 3D wreath form. I found it very interesting, and admit I still don't understand the concept of using this form as a wreath, in the traditional sense anyway. How would this be hung on a door?The shape said "pumpkin" to me and so, that was the plan. Of course like all of my plans they start in my head and work themselves out as I go.First order of business: focus on and complete the other projects I'd started. I put the pumpkin out of my sight for awhile so I wouldn't start it in haste & regret the outcome. Doing so allowed me to give some thought to my plan of attack.I knew I wanted this to resemble a pumpkin but be a year round decorative piece; taking time to ponder this process helped a lot. I already had everything I needed to put this together, I just hoped it would come out as nicely in reality as in my head.The only item I purchased specifically for this project was the wreath form. However, the Nautical Rope also came from DT during previous trips (we stock up, is that nuts?)- I used a total of 4.

Kimberley's Joy

How to Make a Dollar Tree Splatter Screens Pumpkin

What you think about this Pumpkin made with Dollar Tree Splatter Screens? It looks spectacular and you can decorate at your own style. Here is a list of the materials you will need for this tutorial.MaterialsDollar Tree Splatterswire (gauge 26)FlowersGlue gunFoami SheetsMesh TubeSatin Nylon Trim CordRibbonWelcome Sign (optional)Spray paintWell for this tutorial you will start by painting the three pieces (splatters) using spray paint and let it dry completely. After drying, cover the handle using the Satin Nylon Trim Cord .

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DIY Ticking Stripe & Drop Cloth Pumpkins {Easiest Fabric Pumpkins!}

It's almost here...I can't wait... I can already smell the wassail bubbling on the stove... what is it? You guessed it! Autumn! My absolute favorite time of year is almost here. In my mind, the official start of is Sept. 1 and I celebrate it pretty much until Christmas. I just love it! The crisp air, fires in the fireplace, changing colors, sweaters and boots, steamy cups of deliciousness, pumpkins everywhere, I could go on and on. :)

Shelly@The Domestic Heart

Repurposed Roof Wind Turbines, Again!

We came across six industrial size roof wind turbines at a salvage yard priced to sell a few months ago. They have been in our barn all summer, so it was time to get them out and get them turned into pumpkins for fall decorating.

Vicki Rogers

Paper Plate Fall Pumpkin Arrangement

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Pumpkin Arrangement for Fall

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How to Stain Natural Gourds for Fall

Hey there! Do y’all have Fall Fever yet? I know that we do. We’ve been enjoying football, pumpkin spice lattes and breaking out our Fall decor.

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Repurposed Roof Wind Turbines, Again!

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Pumpkin Decorating Videos

Check out our DIY video tutorials on how to decorate pumpkins. Enjoy.

How to Make a Cute Tide Pod Container Pumpkin Centerpiece

The next time you finish your Tide Pods be sure to save the container for this beautiful DIY pumpkin centerpiece. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to build a fall floral arrangement using autumn leaves, sunflowers, mums, berries, and more.Keep reading to discover how to make a Tide Pod container pumpkin for your fall tablescape.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Chloe Crabtree

Hydro Dipped Pumpkins for Arrangments

We are Hydro Dipping Pumpkins with colorful paint spray to give these pumpkins a one of a kind color to them. These colors will help to make your pumpkin arrangments stand out. After dipping the pumpkins we will be using them to design floral arrangments on them. Shop our online store at www.wreathsofjoyllc.com to buy all your floral and wreath supplies.

Wreaths of Joy

How to Make a Cute DIY Pumpkin Kissing Ball For Fall

Head to Dollar Tree and grab some faux pumpkins to create this stunning hanging fall decor ball. Kissing balls are usually associated with Christmas, but this pumpkin kissing ball is inspired by the fall holidays. Let me show you how to make your own.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Sonata Home Design

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Pumpkin Decorating Projects

We present you with the best pumpkin decoration projects Hometalk has to offer.

Cheap Easy DIY Outdoor Pumpkins

Those plastic outdoor pumpkins are expensive!! I found a way to make my own and save a bunch of $$! It is definitely worth the time. Look how adorable they are?!!

The Stonybrook House

Making Your plastic pumpkins look real!

Do your plastic pumpkins look really, really fake? Well, thought I would write a quick post to tell you how to fix this problem in just a few minutes! All you need is some antiquing gel, also called antiquing paint from the acrylic paint section. My standby is "burnt umber". Pour some of the burnt umber paint onto a paper plate. Add a little water and mix. Next, using a brush, add your paint to a small section of your pumpkin. Then take a dry paper towel and rub up and down your pumpkin gently. This will leave the paint in the crevices of the pumpkin. Continue this technique all the way around your pumpkin. Once you are finished, let it dry completely. Then spray with a sealer. That is it! It makes a world of difference! Happy Fall!

Jennifer Decorates

Pumpkin Topiary - Fall Decorating Ideas

Tutorial on making your own pumpkin topiary.

Jennifer Decorates

Repurposed Roof Wind Turbine.

I'm being quite lazy today thinking about what plants and seeds I'd like to try this season and reading about how to grow pumpkins here in Texas. Apparently I won't have to sow the seeds until June or July for a fall pumpkin patch, when I remembered about my repurposed roof wind turbine pumpkins. I had my husband drag them down since they needed replacing anyway, so I could get my creative craving on last year. I think they'd be pretty cool marking the future pumpkin patch.

Vicki Rogers

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How to Decorate Pumpkins

Choose a color and a pattern

Paint your pumpkin

Trace your pattern onto the pumpkin

Add a few decorative touches

Display your pumpkin

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