21 Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Families (No Carving!)
Here are pumpkin painting ideas for a no-carve Halloween craft the whole family can enjoy! Browse the list for inspiration, and like your favorites to help move them up the list.
Remember that printable pumpkin stencils are a great source of painted pumpkin ideas, too - just use the stencil to add the design, and paint the pumpkin (or design) whatever color you like.
If your family has tried any no carve pumpkin decorating ideas, other parents want to know about it! Upload a photo of your pumpkin, or recommend a link to the tutorial below. And, if you have any tips, share those with other families as well!
handmadecharlotte.com
Striped Pumpkin Painting Tutorial
Alexandra F. said: I love the tutorials on Handmade Charlotte because they are so clear, helpful, and easy to follow. These pretty mini pumpkins with stripes and stencils are easy enough for kids to make, but lovely enough for adults who just love to decorate for fall. From Handmade Charlotte
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scholastic.com
DIY Witch Pumpkin Painting
Alexandra F. said: Schoalstic has several awesome no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas on its blog, including this cute pumpkin painting of a glamorous witch. From Scholastic
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youtu.be
Sparkly Painted Pumpkin Tutorial
Alexandra F. said: I love this YouTube video showing three different no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas perfect for toddlers. The last idea is an easy pumpkin painting tutorial for either a striped sparkly pumpkin, or a sparkly stencil pumpkin. But, I think the Mrs. Potato Head/Pumpkin Head idea is my absolute favorite!!
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youtu.be
Cocomelon Pumpkin Painting Time Lapse
Alexandra F. said: Find inspiration from your toddler's favorite YouTube channel and dress up your pumpkin like the Cocomelon watermelon for Halloween!
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jenniferallwoodhome.com
Captain America Painted Pumpkin Tutorial
Alexandra F. said: Look for a white pumpkin this year to paint your very own Captain America shield. From Jennifer Allwood Home
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craftberrybush.com
Minion Painted Pumpkin Tutorial
Alexandra F. said: Paint a minion or three for your front porch this Halloween! This tutorial by Craftberry Bush lays out the process clearly step by step, but I found this YouTube video for how to make a painted pumpkin Minion helpful as well. From Craftberry Bush
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Primary photo: Nadia Valko on Unsplash
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