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Painted PumpkinsNo. 4472 · The 2026 edition

Painting Pumpkins

Turn plain pumpkins into spooky works of art with this easy painting guide.

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This project shows you how to transform pumpkins into festive decorations using paint, brushes, and fun extras. You'll learn to select pumpkins, use a decorating kit, and add creative designs like ghosts and bats. Finish by displaying your colorful, sticker-adorned pumpkins for a perfect autumn vibe.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Choose your pumpkins, making sure they have smooth surfaces for painting.
  2. Pick up a pumpkin decorating kit that comes with a variety of colored pumpkins, paints, and brushes.
  3. Use bright orange pumpkins as your canvas and paint them with imaginative designs and patterns.
  4. Add some spooky flair by drawing ghosts and bats onto your pumpkins.
  5. Brighten your colorful pumpkins by sticking shiny stickers on them.
  6. Show off your finished pumpkins as cheerful autumn holiday decorations.

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