Decoupage & GlitterNo. 8751 · The 2026 edition
DIY Fall Glitter Pumpkins
Add a touch of sparkle to your fall decor with these easy DIY glitter pumpkins.
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Create dazzling fall decorations by coating faux pumpkins with glitter. Use Tacky Glue and a paintbrush to apply full coverage, write words like 'Fall,' or make an ombré effect. Don't forget to glitter the stem for extra shine.
You'll need
Directions
- Begin by wiping any dust from your faux pumpkins. Lay down a plastic tablecloth to protect your workspace from glue and glitter.
- For full glitter coverage, squeeze some Tacky Glue onto the pumpkin and use a paintbrush to spread it evenly over the entire surface.
- While the glue is still tacky, sprinkle glitter all over the pumpkin, then tap off the excess. For easy cleanup, shake the extra glitter onto a piece of scrap paper so you can funnel it back into the container.
- To add a word like 'Fall,' squeeze the glue straight from the bottle onto the pumpkin. If you're unsure of your freehand skills, lightly sketch the word with a pencil first, then trace over it with glue. Mistakes can be wiped away with a damp cloth before the glue dries.
- Immediately sprinkle glitter over the wet glue until it's fully covered, then shake off the excess and let it dry.
- For extra sparkle, apply glue to the pumpkin's stem and coat it with glitter as well.
- To create an ombré effect, squeeze Tacky Glue onto the upper half (or lower, if you prefer) of the pumpkin.
- Use a paintbrush to smooth the glue, brushing downward toward the middle of the pumpkin.
- While the glue is still wet, sprinkle glitter over it, gently tap off the excess, and let it dry completely.
