It’s hard to say anything negative about Halloween, but there is one not-so-fun chore that the beloved jack-o-lantern carving process conjures up: scraping and cleaning pumpkin guts. Sure, the seeds are nice for roasting but the whole experience would be a lot more fun if we could skip that whole scooping out the insides part, right? Well, that’s where painted pumpkins come in.
If your kids are totally grossed out by cleaning their pumpkins or if you want to just take knives out of the equation completely, there are tons of fun ways to get festive, paint your pumpkins and avoid the mess and hassle of carving them. Another bonus? Painted pumpkins last much longer than carved pumpkins so you won’t have any rotting pumpkins sitting on your porch steps before Halloween even gets here. If painting sounds like the decorating method for you, here are simple, yet gorgeous ways to paint your pumpkins this year.
No Color, No Problem
Some black, white and gold paint and a litle tape is all you need to create this festive pumpkin.
Get the totorial from Sincerely, Sara D.
Patterned Pumpkins
The Buffalo check pattern is very on trend right now. Luckily, painting this trendy pattern could not be easier.
Get the tutorial from Kelly in the City.
Drip Paint Pumpkins
These gorgeous pumpkins require no art skills making them perfect for younger kids.
Get the tutorial from Momdot.
Unicorn Pumpkins
I know these look intimidating, but they’re actually shockingly simple to make.
Get the tutorial from Three Clementines.
Chic Pumpkin
This looks like a fancy store-bought piece but all you need is a hot glue gun and some chalk paint and voila! You’ve created the chicest pumpkin in town.
Get the tutorial from The Project Girl.
For the Doughnut Lovers
They may not be apple cider doughnuts, but you won’t see us complaining about these sweet little pumpkins.
Get the tutorial from Studio DIY.
For the ‘Frozen’ Fans
If you’ve got a little one who cannot wait for the new Frozen 2 movie to drop next month, this easy pumpkin idea might just tide them over.
Gett he tutorial from A Pumpkin & A Princess.
Paint it Gold
If you stocked up on Washi tape and now have no idea what to do with it all, use it on your pumpkins! These golden globes look super festive and not the least bit scary.
Getthe tutoriam from Homey Oh My.
Marble It Up
If black and orange is just not your jam, try these blue and white marbled pumpkins instead. These are also another great option for tiny hands that don’t quite have their fine motor skills completely mastered yet.
Get the tutorial from Alice & Lois.
Brush Strokes
It doesn’t get easier than this guys. Just a couple paint colors and a few brush strokes is all you need to create these beauties.
Get the tutorial from The Merry Thought.
For the 90s Kids
If you grew up in the 90s, pay your respects to the greatest decade ever with one of these simple and easy designs.
Get the tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life.
Starry Night
Create a spooky night sky right on your porch with these celestial pumpkins.
Get the tutorial from Oh So Beautiful Paper.
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