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creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

11 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin

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I love this time of year: big orange pumpkins everywhere and so many fun and original ideas for decorating them!  Carving is fun but there are so many unique ideas if you want to avoid that.  If you’re still looking for some fall and halloween decorating inspiration, I’ve gathered up eleven clever, unique ways to decorate a pumpkin!

11 ways to decorate a pumpkin

Cover a faux pumpkin in bright colored duct tape like these owl pumpkins …

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… or all in white like this adorable mummy pumpkin.

decorate a pumpkin

Decorate with string to turn your pumpkin into an art piece.

decorate a pumpkin

Go elegant and decorate a pumpkin with metallic confetti.  Wouldn’t these make a gorgeous centerpiece or mantel decor?

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Paint it proudly with the shape of your state or with your college logo.

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Dip a pumpkin in paint and go neon.  The reverse dripping on these pumpkins look awesome!

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Cover a pumpkin in magnetic paint and change out the letters as you like to create any message this Halloween.

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Monogram your pumpkin, real or faux, with vinyl …

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… add some decorative jewels …

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… or cover it in fabric and add a letter.

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Or you can still go old school and carve your pumpkin.

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How will you be decorating a pumpkin this year?


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Remy says

    October 20, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I kind like the mummy one! I might try this one this year, plus easy to do.

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