Painted PumpkinsNo. 3940 · The 2026 edition
DIY Pumpkin Ghost
Turn an ordinary pumpkin into a friendly ghost with just white paint and a black marker.
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This DIY project shows you how to create a ghost decoration from a pumpkin. Simply paint the pumpkin white, then draw on a classic ghost face using a black marker. After letting it dry, your spooky (but cute) pumpkin ghost is ready to haunt your porch.
You'll need
Directions
- Apply a coat of white paint to the entire surface of the pumpkin.
- Use a black marker to sketch a spooky ghost face on the dried white pumpkin.
- Allow the paint and marker to dry completely before displaying.