10 Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before
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Tired of the same old jack-o’-lanterns and messy carving sessions? You’re not alone!
I was too, until I discovered a few game-changing painting techniques that turned my pumpkins into works of art.
If you’re looking to shake things up this season, these 10 creative ideas will help you create gorgeous pumpkins without picking up a knife.
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10 Unique Pumpkin Painting Ideas
1. Minion Pumpkin
Paint your pumpkin to resemble a Minion from Despicable Me. Use yellow paint for the body, blue for the overalls, and add details like the signature goggles and black gloves. You can even glue on some googly eyes for extra fun.
Where to Get It: Acrylic paint and googly eyes can be purchased at any art or craft store.
Price: $10-$15 for paints and accessories.
2. Burger Pumpkin
Transform your pumpkin into a mouth-watering burger! Paint the bottom half light brown for the bun, with a darker brown for the patty. Add layers of “lettuce” in green, “cheese” in yellow, and “tomato” in red. Don’t forget sesame seeds on the top bun!
Where to Get It: Purchase acrylic paints in various colors from any craft store.
Price: $10-$20 for paints and brushes.
3. M&M’s Pumpkin
Create a pumpkin that looks like everyone’s favorite candy! Paint your pumpkin in solid colors like red, yellow, blue, or green, then add the iconic “M” logo in white. You can even paint a few pumpkins in different colors to represent various M&M characters.
Where to Get It: Buy acrylic paints and stencils for the “M” logo at your local art supply store.
Price: $8-$12 for paint and supplies.
4. Creepy Eyeball Pumpkin
Go for a spooky, horror-inspired design by turning your pumpkin into a giant bloodshot eyeball. Start with a white base, paint a large blue or green iris with a black pupil, and add red veins around the edges for a creepy, realistic effect.
Where to Get It: Acrylic paints and fine brushes can be found at any craft store.
Price: $10-$15 for paint and brushes.
5. Jack Skellington Pumpkin
Inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, paint your pumpkin in a simple black-and-white design to resemble Jack Skellington. Start with a white base, then add his skeletal smile, hollow eyes, and stitches across the face.
Where to Get It: Acrylic paints and stencils are available at craft stores.
Price: $8-$12 for paints and tools.
6. Pennywise Pumpkin
Bring the terror of It to your doorstep by painting your pumpkin as Pennywise the clown. Use a white base, paint a sinister red smile, bright red nose, and eerie yellow eyes. Don’t forget the iconic red balloon—add one by sticking it on top.
Where to Get It: Purchase acrylic paints and a small red balloon from a party store.
Price: $15-$20 for paints and accessories.
7. Mike Wazowski Pumpkin
Paint your pumpkin green and add a large, central eye to mimic Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. Add details like small horns on the top using clay or felt, and finish it off with his signature toothy grin.
Where to Get It: Buy acrylic paint and modeling clay at a craft store.
Price: $10-$15 for paints and modeling materials.
8. Spider-Man Pumpkin
Turn your pumpkin into the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Paint it red, then add black webbing across the surface. Don’t forget to paint large, white eyes in the classic Spider-Man mask style.
Where to Get It: Acrylic paints and stencils can be found at any craft store.
Price: $10-$15 for paints and supplies.
9. Vampire Pumpkin
Create a spooky vampire by painting your pumpkin black and adding sharp fangs, red eyes, and a widow’s peak. You can also add a small black cape made of felt around the base for extra drama.
Where to Get It: Purchase paints and felt fabric from a craft store.
Price: $8-$12 for paint and fabric.
10. Freddy Krueger Pumpkin
Bring Freddy Krueger’s horror to life by painting your pumpkin in his signature look. Use brown and red stripes for his sweater and add a creepy, melted skin texture with 3D paint for the face. Don’t forget the iconic metal claws!
Where to Get It: Purchase acrylic paints and 3D paint at any craft store.
Price: $15-$20 for paints and materials.
