17 Pretty, Pretty Pumpkins to Make This Weekend
There is nothing more on trend right now than pumpkins, maybe because it’s almost Halloween ;) From pumpkin recipes to decorating with pumpkins, there is no better way to celebrate fall than with plenty of those big orange babes. This year, take your pumpkin beautification to the next level with inspiration for the prettiest pumpkins in all the land. Grab that cliche cup of PSL and get crafting with these pumpkin projects.
1. Prettiest Pumpkin Ever: Wrapping paper is no longer reserved for December holidays. It’s time to get decoupaging. (via Brit + Co)
2. Rainbow Pushpin Pumpkins: Pick a white pumpkin at the patch this year, and grab some colorful thumbtacks for this easy pumpkin project. Simply poke the thumbtacks into your pumpkin to create a polka-dotted rainbow that will add major pep to your front porch. (via Lauren Conrad)
3. Ombre Pumpkin: Guess what? Ombre is best on everything. Give your pumpkins a bright and bold makeover with this easy painted pumpkin project. (via Funky Time)
4. Chalkboard Pumpkins: We cannot get enough of chalkboard paint. Customize your pumpkin with your holiday menu or a quote. (via Better Recipes)
5. Glitter Pumpkins: The way to any maker’s heart is glitter. Mini white pumpkins offer a blank canvas so your glitter of choice will pop and make a statement. (via Yesterday’s Sweetheart)
6. Flower Pot Pumpkins: This pumpkin centerpiece is the perfect excuse to plan the ultimate fall soiree. Carve a hole in the top of a large pumpkin and hollow out the inner cavity, then fill with your favorite flowers. (via Handmade Charlotte)
7. Color-blocked Pumpkins: This quick and easy no-carve pumpkin project can feature your entire family’s favorite colors for a display the whole neighborhood will love. (via Brit + Co)
8. Stack-O-Lantern: Why display one lonely jack-o-lantern when you could flaunt a stack-o-lantern? A trio of three pumpkin designs are combined to create the most gourd-geous exhibit. (via Brit + Co)
9. Gilded Pumpkins: We love all things gilded and gold. If you’re looking for a way to style your pumpkins in a sophisticated way, this is the project for you. From gold sequins to chic all-black, there is pumpkin inspiration for every maker’s style in this tutorial. (via Style Within Reach).
10. Sugar Skull Pumpkins: Give your painted pumpkin a Day of the Dead theme with this colorful inspiration. (via Brit + Co)
11. Mini Polka Dot Pumpkins: Don’t let your small space keep you from decorating with big style. Mini polka-dotted pumpkins are the no-carve pumpkin solution for tiny apartments or dorm rooms. Create this easy project in mere minutes and add fall flair to your space! (via Paper + Stitch)
12. Painted Pattern Pumpkins: This black and white ikat pattern is a fashion-forward way to style your pumpkin for the chicest design on the block. (via Alisa Burke)
13. No Carve Pumpkins: The days of spending hours digging slimy muck and seeds out of your pumpkin are long gone. Whether your pumpkin is big or small and no matter if you want it striped or dotted, there is inspiration for all here! (via Brit + Co)
14. Golden Doily Pumpkins: There are two things that immediately dress up any DIY craft — lace and gold. Add major pizazz to your pumpkin with a lace-like doily spray painted in gold. (via 17 Apart)
15. House Address Pumpkin: If your pumpkin is going to sit proudly on your stoop, why not make it fun AND functional? Spray paint your pumpkin a chic gold, then add your house address with stencils for an instant addition of curb appeal. (via Style and Cheek)
16. Pumpkin Candles: Forget store-bought pumpkin-pie-scented candles and make these homemade pumpkin candles. (via Hello Natural)
17. Chic No Carve Pumpkins: Cut geometric bits of confetti up in whatever colors you fancy and get to pasting them onto your ‘kin. (via Brit + Co)
How are you planning on prettifying your pumpkin this fall?
