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With Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get creative with your fall decorations.
Painted pumpkins are a fun and easy way to add a festive touch to your home.
Whether you’re looking for something spooky, elegant, or just plain fun, there are endless possibilities when it comes to painting pumpkins.
In this post, I’ll share 20 painted pumpkin ideas that will inspire you to grab some paint and get started.
Let’s dive in and make this fall season colorful and exciting!
Painted Pumpkin Ideas To Recreate
1. Matte Black Pumpkin + Gold Calligraphy “Boo”
This pumpkin is painted matte black with “boo” written in gold and white calligraphy style.
The letters have a splice effect, giving it a playful look.
The stem is painted gold, adding a touch of elegance.
2. Floral Pumpkin + Pink Elephant
Painted with green, yellow, and purple flowers, this pumpkin has a whimsical charm.
The stem is gold, and a cute pink elephant sits at the center, making it a delightful and unique decor piece.
3. Bee Face Pumpkin + Black Stem
This pumpkin features a cute bee face in yellow and black.
The stem is painted black to complete the look. It’s a fun and cheerful addition to your fall decorations.
4. Pink Pumpkin + “Hey Ghoul” Calligraphy
A pink pumpkin with “hey ghoul” written in black calligraphy.
Simple yet stylish, it brings a friendly Halloween vibe to your decor.
5. Witch Pumpkin + Pointy Hat
This pumpkin is painted as a witch, with the stem serving as the nose.
A smirking face is painted on, and it wears a pointy witch hat decorated with twine, giving it a charming, spooky look.
6. M&Ms Pumpkins + Colorful Faces
Six pumpkins painted in the colors of M&Ms candy (brown, green, yellow, orange, yellow, red).
Each has eyes and lips, resembling the fun and familiar M&Ms characters.
7. Avocado Mask Pumpkin + Pink Bow
This pumpkin wears an avocado mask, with a pink lip mask and drawn-on lashes.
A pink bow headband tops off the look, making it a cute and quirky decor piece.
8. Starbucks Coffee Pumpkin + Green Straw
Painted to look like a frothed Starbucks coffee, complete with the logo and a big green straw.
A cardboard handle and a ceramic plate base make it resemble an actual coffee mug.
9. Pig Pumpkin + Cardboard Ears
This pumpkin is painted light pink with black eyes and a hot pink nose.
Cardboard ears painted hot pink color complete the adorable pig look.
10. Boho Style Pumpkin + Brown Flowers
Painted boho style, this pumpkin features brown flowers with green leaves and black stems.
It’s perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance to your fall decor.
11. Colorful Leopard Pumpkin + Gold Stem
With a gold stem and a white base covered in colorful patches, this pumpkin mimics a vibrant leopard print.
It’s a bold and eye-catching decor piece.
12. Scared Face Pumpkin + Spider
This pumpkin has a scared face painted in black and white, with a spider crawling up its face.
It’s a fun and spooky addition to your Halloween decorations.
13. Ghosts Pumpkin + Orange Base
Coated in orange paint first, this pumpkin is decorated with gray, black, and white ghosts.
It’s a classic Halloween look with a creative twist.
14. Shy Cow Pumpkin + White and Brown Patches
Painted to look like a shy cow, this pumpkin has white and brown patches with black for the nose and eyes.
It’s a charming and unique design.
15. Avocado Mask Pumpkin + Towel
This pumpkin is painted green to look like an avocado skincare mask.
A white towel wraps around the stem, and the eyes and smiling mouth are thinly carved.
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16. Cheeseburger Pumpkin
Painted to resemble a cheeseburger, this pumpkin is a fun and quirky take on fall decor.
It’s sure to be a conversation starter.
17. Monster Pumpkins + Green and Blue Faces
Two pumpkins painted as monsters: one green with one eye and a wide smile (Mike Wazowski – Monsters Inc), the other blue with purple patches, a smirk, crossed eyes, and a nose.
They add a playful touch to your decorations.
18. Blue Doll Pumpkin + “Violet!” Quote
This blue doll pumpkin looks like it’s blowing gum.
It’s wearing a blue pumpkin with “violet!…you’re turning violet” (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) written around it and a red ribbon.
19. Cute Cow Pumpkin + Gold Nose
Painted as a cute cow in white and black patches, this pumpkin also has a gold nose.
It’s a sweet and charming addition to your fall decor.
20. Dog Pumpkin + Paper Ears
Painted to look like a dog standing on its hind legs, this pumpkin is white and black with orange paper ears.
It’s a fun and creative way to decorate for the season.
Conclusion
I hope these 20 painted pumpkin ideas have sparked your creativity and inspired you to try something new this fall.
Painting pumpkins is a wonderful way to express your personality and add a unique touch to your holiday decor.
Whether you go for spooky designs or elegant patterns, your painted pumpkins are sure to impress.
So grab your paintbrushes and let your imagination run wild.
Happy painting and enjoy the festive season!
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