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DIY Paint Dipped Pumpkins

October 17, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal 47 Comments

I think I’m over the whole pumpkin carving thing. It’s always harder than I remember and I end up getting frustrated that I can’t get it perfect. So this year, I decided to paint some simple color blocked pumpkins! Although I am calling them paint dipped pumpkins, they are not actually dipped, they just look like it!

Paint Dipped Pumpkins DIY

The first thing you need to do is section off your pumpkin with masking tape. You can tape it right down the center if you like, but I decided to tape mine at an angle to make it a little more interesting! Make sure the tape is firmly pressed down, otherwise your paint will run underneath it. Once you get the tape in place, you will want to prime your pumpkin with white acrylic paint. This makes sure that the color you choose is not dulled by the orange of the pumpkin. I applied two coats letting it dry in between.

Tape and Prime Pumpkins First

After the white primer is dry, now comes the fun part! Pick whatever color acrylic paint you like and paint over the same area of the pumpkin that is now white.

Paint Palette

I painted one with neon pink and one with black. For the pink, it took three coats to cover fully and the black only took one coat, it just depends on the color and thickness of the paint you are using.

DIY Fluorescent Pink Painted Pumpkins

Once you achieve the coverage that you are happy with and your colored paint dries, pull the tape off being very careful not to pull the paint off with it. And there you have it, a beautifully simple dipped pumpkin!

Ciera with DIY Fluorescent Pink Painted Pumpkin

I also decided to glam this Halloween up with a glitter dipped pumpkin. For this one, instead of priming with white, I primed the pumpkin with gold acrylic paint. Once that was dry, I painted the same area with Modge Podge and then sprinkled gold glitter over the glue covered area.

Glitter Dipped Pumpkins DIY

Materials for painted pumpkins: masking tape, white acrylic paint, color acrylic paint, paint brush

Color Blocked Pumpkins DIY: Black, Gold, Pink

Materials for glitter pumpkins: masking tape, gold acrylic paint, Modge Podge, paint brush, gold glitter

Modern Painted Pumpkins DIY

Even though Halloween is right around the corner you still have time to brighten up your home with these quick and easy DIY pumpkins!

Paint Dipped Pumpkins & Skull

My sister and I worked on our pumpkins together so you can head over to her blog, Sequin Crush, for even more awesome DIY pumpkins!

Even More Pumpkin DIYs Over On Sequin Crush

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Hi, I'm Ciera! I specializing in visual brand development and adore working with passionate entrepreneurs to design captivating and cohesive brand identities allowing them to fulfill their greatest potential and skyrocket their businesses to new heights. I’m passionate about using my skills in branding, marketing, design & social media to help your business succeed.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca Rose says

    December 10, 2017 at 3:19 am

    Wow, great work and idea as well!

    Reply
  2. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Hi Ciera! I’m in love with these pumpkins. They’re just beautiful and I love the colors and glitter you used.
    Just letting you know I included them in my round up of favorite Halloween ideas posted on my blog today 🙂
    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  3. Angelina says

    October 20, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Hi, What a beautiful site you have and so many wonderful ideas! I love these paint dipped pumpkins! –So much so that I tried one myself! It’s not as beautiful as yours, but I thought you might like to know that I featured it in my blog post here: http://www.themommytalks.com/fun-and-easy-painted-pumpkins-for-halloween/ and I also pinned it!

    Happy fall and Halloween!

    Ang

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 21, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you so much Angelina! Your pumpkins came out cute, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Angelina says

        October 27, 2013 at 11:06 pm

        Thanks so much and thanks for visiting!

        Reply
  4. April says

    September 9, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Love these, Ciera! What a great way to decorate a pumpkin without having to carve it! I hope you don’t mind if I share it in a roundup of pumpkin-decorating ideas! 🙂 -April

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      September 9, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you April, feel free to share away!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    October 30, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I love this! I wish I had seen this sooner! If I had I would so have some glammed up, glittery pumpkins on my porch!

    Reply
  6. Gillian says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:38 am

    These are rocking pumpkins. They look like they’re about to start a glamrock group.

    I find it interesting that painting pumpkins is really in this year. We still haven’t done anything with ours, but we’re probably doing the traditional carving thing.

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 29, 2012 at 3:48 pm

      haha, thanks! Yea, I think painting gives you more options and is not as messy as having pumpkin goo everywhere!

      Reply
  7. Laura Herder says

    October 29, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Very fun! i love them!

    Reply
  8. ema says

    October 26, 2012 at 5:33 am

    really love it 🙂

    Reply
  9. Marta says

    October 26, 2012 at 4:04 am

    Your pumpkins look great! And now I see how simple is it to do.

    Reply
  10. Kimbercrafts says

    October 25, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    I just popped over from Shannon Hearts – how fun are these pumpkins? I especially love the glittered one!

    Reply
  11. Sarah Bailey says

    October 25, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Those are way to cute – I really want to make a sparkly one now – it looks so much mess and fun!

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 25, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      I had glitter all over me for days!

      Reply
      • Sarah Bailey says

        October 25, 2012 at 8:55 pm

        I can imagine lol I’d be tempted to glitte
        r up the other half – he would hate it but ahh well 😉

        Reply
  12. kelly says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    love these so fun and colorful!

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 25, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  13. Dawnielle says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Too much fun! I love how neat and easy you made it look. =)

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 24, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks Dawnielle!

      Reply
  14. Melissa says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    I love these! So stylish and easy. <3 Melissa

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 24, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks Melissa!

      Reply
  15. shannon says

    October 19, 2012 at 12:16 am

    I love your paint dipped pumpkins!! Such a fresh and modern take on pumpkin decorating. I think I’m over pumpkin carving as well. This looks WAY cuter!

    Reply
  16. Shannon says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    My daughter, 13, loved these so much she painted her own today! So cute and it kept her busy for a whole afternoon!Thanks!♥

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      oh my gosh! I would love to see a photo!

      Reply
      • Shannon says

        October 19, 2012 at 10:08 am

        How do I get you a photo?? I don’t seem to be able to upload one here anyways…she’d love it if you saw it!

        Reply
  17. Robin says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Oooh I like them!

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks Robin!

      Reply
  18. Allyssa says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever carved a pumpkin before. These are a much better alternative! I mean, who could resist a neon pink pumpkin?!

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 18, 2012 at 3:12 pm

      thanks Allyssa!

      Reply
  19. erin aka eef says

    October 18, 2012 at 6:22 am

    These are really cute! A nice change from the traditional carving… I thought about carving pumpkins this year, and then realized that I always hate carving pumpkins and get tired of it about 1/2 way through (typically right after I have to pull the insides out), so maybe I’ll paint some instead!

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 18, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks! Paint is much easier and neater, if you don’t want a mess, DON’T try the glitter one, I have had glitter all over me for days!

      Reply
  20. shelly says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:16 am

    What a great idea. My little boy said they we’re pretty too 🙂

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 18, 2012 at 12:27 am

      aww, so glad y’all like them!

      Reply
  21. Ruzu says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Wow, i love your work, very modern style jeje

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      October 17, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks Ruzu!

      Reply

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