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creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

Paint Dyed Pumpkin Pillow

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Earlier this week I shared the simple upcycled copper mold fall wreath that I made for my front door and today I have a super cute {and completely easy!} paint dyed pumpkin pillow tutorial to share with you.  These fun projects are all part of my fall front porch tour so be sure to check that out!

paint dyed pumpkin pillow

I was wandering through the craft store a week or so ago and saw plain, round white pillows.  They instantly got my mind reeling and I decided it would be super cute to turn this round pillow into a pumpkin for my porch!  I had some orange Rit dye in my craft stash and managed to dig up a branch, some wire, and a burlap leaf as well. 

how to make a fall pumpkin pillow

I was going to dip dye the pillow cover but decided to try something a bit different.  I wanted the pillow to have a watercolor effect so instead of dipping the cover, I painted the dye on with a paintbrush.  I simply dipped the brush in the dye and made strokes all over the pillow cover, leaving some areas lighter and allowing some areas to get darker.  I filled in most of the pillow but left some white showing so that it really would look more like a watercolor.

how to paint dye a pillow

When I finished painting with the dye, I let it dry completely.

paint dyed pillow made with rit dye

I cut the branch to the length I wanted and hot glued it on to the top of the pillow …

branch stem on pumpkin pillow

… then hot glued the burlap leaf on and wrapped some wire around the pumpkin stem and curled it around a pen to look like vines.

burlap leaf on DIY pumpkin pillow

The final result is super whimsical and cute: a big fat pumpkin that looks perfect sitting on the headboard bench by my front door.

homemade dye painted pumpkin pillow for fall decor

What handmade pumpkin decor have you made for fall?  

pumpkin pillow for fall


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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. Thelma Cooper says

    September 27, 2018 at 8:09 am

    When you print in blue ink it is so light, I can not read it.
    I enjoy your sight ! You have more ambition than I have.

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