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creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

Dip Dyed Patterned Pumpkins

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I have a bit of an obsession with pumpkins.  I love them in every color and every shape and size and I love coming up with new ideas to alter them.  These dip dyed patterned pumpkins are my latest fall craft and I love the way they turned out!  The combination of patterns and bright colors against the neutral pumpkins creates such a fun look, especially for those of us that love a lot of color in our lives!

dip dyed patterned pumpkins

To make these dip dyed patterned pumpkins, you’ll need white pumpkins and small pastry size cookie cutters in a variety of shapes.

supplies for dip dyed patterned pumpkins

To make the designs in the pumpkin, place the pastry cutter against the pumpkin and tap it with a rubber mallet until it breaks through the surface then pull it back out.  Repeat until the pumpkin is covered in shapes, spacing them at natural looking intervals.

cookie cutter outline on pumpkins

Using a small knife, remove the outer layer of the pumpkin from each outlined shape, revealing the flesh underneath.  Don’t dig too deeply … you just want to remove the top layer.

pattern on pumpkins

To create the color, you’ll use liquid dye.  Fill a large bowl with enough water to cover the pumpkin and add the dye.  The more dye you add, the darker the color will be.

rit dye to color pumpkins

Lower the pumpkin into the dye bath and place a glass or other heavy object on the pumpkin to keep it immersed.  I left my pumpkins in the dye bath for about ten minutes.

dye bath for pumpkins

When you remove the pumpkins from the dye, rinse them with water then set them on a cookie sheet covered in paper towels to let them dry.

dip dyed patterned pumpkins

Experiment with different shapes and colors to match your fall decor …

dip dyed patterned pumpkins

… or use bright colors and whimsical shapes to add a fun and unique touch to your fall decor!

dip dyed patterned pumpkins

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For more decorative pumpkin ideas, be sure to check out this monogrammed cross stitch pumpkin …

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… a pumpkin made from two thrifted bundt pans …

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… and a faux pumpkin turned into a pumpkin cloche for fall entertaining!

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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. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:34 am

    That is such a great idea! I love the look of these, and I really love how easy it is to do. I’m all about the easy!

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  2. robin rue says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:47 am

    Those came out so cute. What a fun way to get creative with pumpkins. I love it 🙂

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  3. Jeanette says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:58 am

    This is such a fun idea! This would be fun to do with my kiddo to decorate for Halloween. This is so creative.

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  4. Jeni Hawkins says

    October 3, 2017 at 9:03 am

    How cute! This would be awesome for my porch this year – and a lot less mess! 🙂

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  5. Melissa Chapman says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    I don’t see white pumpkins by me too often but this craft is a great idea. I will look for the white pumpkin and try to recreate your style.

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  6. Dawn Lopez says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    This is such a cute idea for decorating pumpkins! It’s nice sometimes to get away from the traditional carved pumpkin and try some fun and crafty ideas when decorating with them.

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  7. Kathy says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    This is a great idea. I love decorating pumpkins! I think this would be a lot of fun to do with my daughters.

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  8. Patty says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    They are adorable. I’ve never seen this technique before. Thanks for sharing

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  9. susan5minutesformom says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    What a cute way to decorate with pumpkins in a unique way! Easier and less messy than traditional carving, too.

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  10. kristin says

    October 3, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    Oh my these are so so so cute!!! I totally want to make these!

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  11. Adelina Priddis says

    October 3, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    That is such a nifty way to do pumpkins!!! It’s so unique, I think we’ll just have to do it this year with our kids (and save nasty carving for others, lol).

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  12. Ra'Nesha says

    October 3, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    Wow these are beautiful I wish I had enough patience to be creative

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  13. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    October 3, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    This is so cute!! I will definitely try this for Halloween!

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  14. Hali says

    October 3, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    What a cool idea, so different from other ways to decorate a pumpkin!

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  15. Sarah says

    October 4, 2017 at 1:25 am

    What an awesome idea! I never thought of doing this but they are so pretty. Great decoration piece.

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  16. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:09 am

    This is a really creative way to decorate Pumpkins. I think they look really cute and unique!

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  17. Gingermommy says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:10 am

    What a cool idea! I wouldn’t have considered dip dying but it sounds like a great way to decorate your pumpkin and I might have to try it.

    Reply

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