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The pumpkin is a natural symbol of the autumn season. This spectacular, nutritious, and tasty fruit is used not only as a base for pies, soups, and other dishes. Thanks to its universal shape and durable peel that does not deteriorate for a long time, it is also a way to decorate the interior of the kitchen, living room, or even a summer cottage in an original way.
Autumn has come. Yes, it rains often, but how many bright colors appeared around! Give them their due by complementing the interior with quirky décor made from simple garden pumpkins. You can’t even imagine how simple it is and how much it transforms your home. Our article contains as many as 20 ideas.
How to Make the Pumpkin Decoration
There are many ways to decorate a pumpkin. One popular way is to make a jack-o-lantern. You can use any kind of Halloween decorations, such as bats, spiders, or skeletons. You can also put candy in the pumpkin or use a lighted candle.
Tips for Making a Great Pumpkin Decoration
If you are looking to spruce up your home for the fall season, consider decorating a pumpkin. There are a lot of different ways to do this, and the possibilities are endless. Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Pick a pumpkin that is in good condition. Pumpkins that are too dried out or have damaged skin will not look as good when decorated.
- Choose a variety of colors to mix and match. You can go for traditional Halloween colors like orange, green, and black, or try something a little more unique like yellow or light pink.
- Think about what you want to put on your pumpkin. Do you want it to be just decoration, or do you want it to be functional too? Some people opt for stickers or ribbons to add extra decoration, while others use lights and/or pumpkins for dinner plate ornaments. The options are endless!
- Once you have picked out your decorations, start cutting them out. Be sure to use caution when cutting delicate materials like fabric, as scissors can easily damage them.
1. Carved Pumpkin Decor
The stunningly beautiful carved decor makes the pumpkins look like antique lanterns and vases. The task seems daunting, but everything will go easier than expected once you arm yourself with markers and a sharp knife. The pumpkin’s surface is easy to cut, and we can brighten the final result with paints.
2. White Pumpkin
Paint the pumpkin with white acrylic. It gives a dense coating and easily adheres to any surface. Stick on rhinestones: PVA or superglue will do. The result is excellent decor for an autumn wedding or a festive table – discreet and romantic.
3. Pumpkin and Succulents
We do not even cut the Pumpkin to create this stunning fall succulent garden. Glue on a layer of moss (available at home improvement stores and craft sites) and decorate with dried plants. The most convenient way to do this is to use a glue gun. To keep the plants looking fresh, spray them with water every day. The Pumpkin will stand for a couple of months, and when it starts to dry out, cut off the moss and plants and transplant them into a garden or a pot on the windowsill.
4. Pumpkin in a Sweater
Cozy decor for cold days. A pumpkin wrapped in a knitted sweater. The sleeves of old sweaters will work, thread the edges and sew tightly around the fruit. When the pumpkin dries up, it is quite possible to replace it with stuffing materials – padding polyester or fabric scraps.
5. Decoupage Pumpkins
Decoupage technique’s decorating requires only PVA glue, thin napkins, or patterns on special paper and accuracy. We can mask the joints with white acrylic and glued cord. The result can resemble cloth, porcelain, or metal – stunningly impressive.
6. Pumpkin Drawing
It couldn’t be easier! Even if you had a deuce in drawing at school, stencils would come to the rescue – you can buy them or print and cut them. A little black paint from a spray can – and you get a unique drawing. It is even easier to draw a geometric pattern of stripes or zigzags, made along a ruler or the classic “polka dots.”
7. Precious Metals
If you paint a few small pumpkins with metallic paint, you get an excellent composition. The gold plating looks incredibly luxurious. Add glitter to enhance the glamorous effect.
8. Stylish Lace
Decorate a simple pumpkin with luxurious lace. Black on a white background or white on orange will look especially elegant. Another option is simply attaching a piece of fabric with an openwork pattern and spray the top with a can of paint—a very unusual way to add mystery to your harvest.
9. Pumpkin and Push Pins
Pushpins with metal round flat heads are an unexpected way to decorate a pumpkin. They are simply fixed and will help create the effect of scales or chain mail on our beautiful vegetables. They are also cheap, and there are a lot of them.
10. Pumpkin and Chalk Lettering
Cover the pumpkin with chalkboard effect paint. Now you can write messages on it and draw whatever you want. Search the web for samples of the most beautiful fonts and try again.
11. Pumpkin Garden Like Decor
Combine two kinds of golden autumn gifts in one decor. Collect and dry the most beautiful fall leaves, and color them if you like. Stick on the pumpkin surface, secure with a layer of varnish or PVA glue for reliability.
12. Pumpkin with Fancy Pattern
Use fabric or glass paint paths to create a unique design in three dimensions. It is easy to apply. Even dots of paint will produce the desired effect. The result is similar to a glazed brownie.
13. Design of Pumpkin
The secret of a composition that is interesting to look at is combining different sizes and shapes. Choose the center of the piece, the largest and brightest pumpkin, and add one at a time, evaluating the effect from a distance of a couple of steps. The total number depends on the location: more – on a mantelpiece or a festive table, less – on a nightstand or a shelf. An odd number of elements looks perfect.
14. Pumpkin Vase
We always use Pumpkins as utensils. Extract the contents and make something tasty from it. And fill the shell with beautiful autumn flowers and leaves.
15. There is never too much Glitter
Cover the pumpkin with glue using a spray or brush. And just sprinkle generously with sequins. It will turn out to be very festive and fun.
16. Pumpkin Wreath
Add small pumpkins to the wreath of autumn leaves. Other elements that will add elegance to the decor and remind of autumn are cones, moss, and even feathers—a great decoration for a door, window, or a festive table.
17. Pumpkin Carriage Decor
Remember the story of Cinderella and her trip to the ball? Reproduce a scene from a fairy tale in a garden or on a table. The pumpkin will be a carriage. More miniature vegetables or gears from a clock can act as wheels. Your daughter’s doll is quite capable of playing Cinderella.
18. Completely Alive
Your kids will be delighted with this idea. Give each pumpkin a unique personality and character. You will need paints, decorative doll eyes, old hats and glasses, false mustaches, and eyelashes. Take a portrait of your family or friends, or create a group of fairytale characters.
19. Velvet Pumpkins
Soft, bright, plush, utterly luxurious pumpkins wear the outfits of real kings in velvet. You can glue strips of fabric directly to the surface or sew and tighten the pouch around the fruit to create spectacular folds. As it dries, we should replace the contents with dense padding of cotton wool, scraps, or padding polyester. Save the pumpkin stalk and glue on top.
20. Pumpkins In the Glass
Pumpkins can be the base of a bouquet while in a glass vase. In water – cover the stems of flowers and maintain the bright color of the composition. By themselves, they look great with dry berries. And for a completely magical effect, place a candlestick with a small candle on top.
Conclusion
If you’re like most of us, the idea of decorating a pumpkin is kind of daunting. After all, they’re giant squashes with very few clues as to what to do with them! Well, fear not! In this article, we’ll show you how to pick the perfect pumpkin and then how to decorate it in a way that will make your friends and family swoon. We suggest starting by choosing a bright color – after all, pumpkins are meant to be seen – and using lots of details (like stem outlining and carving). Once you have your pumpkin ready for decoration, stop by our store and check out our selection of Garfield-themed accessories!
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