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20 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

September 12, 2012

pumpkin ideas So this year, will be the first year that we will “do” pumpkins, so I thought a round up of pumpkin decorating ideas would come in handy. The Uncle has announced that he will be the annual “pumpkin carver” in the family. We will all drive down for a visit, whilst The Uncle rolls up his sleeves and gets cratfy with the children. Then we shall take the pumpkin goodness and make pumpkin soup or something equally delicious.. check our our Pumpkin Recipesย round up over at Life At The Zoo! But only after you have looked at all the crafty ideas below. Some of the ideas are just too cute!!!

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pumpkin ideas How To Carve A Pumpkin

Before we explore all the wonderful pumpkin decorating ideas, let’s begin with a simple tutorial by Domestic Goddesque for those of you who need a little carving helping hand! (I am handing the responsibility over to The Uncle, so will send this to him “just in case”). And for those of you who don’t fancy carving away… there are plenty of “no carve” ideas below!!!

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pumpkins Baby’s First Halloween

Well.. this is just a photo.. with no instructions. But if I were to have a go at this truly adorable idea… I would do some handprints on paper first.. cut them out and use them as a stencil. Check out the original from What To Expect.

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pumpkin ideas Cookie Cutter Pumpkin

Use this clever idea of using your cookie cutters to get perfect shapes into your pumpkin! Fabulous idea from Fresh Home Ideas.

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pumpkin decorating Pumpkin Carriage

I have been in love with this pumpkin carriage for well over a year. I think it is the cutest idea ever! ย And I know I have shared it before, but I have to share it again!! From Create With Your Hands.

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pumpkin decorations Hanging Pumpkin

I don’t know what it is about this pumpkin, but I just love it! The Polohouse, spotted it and then had a go and shared their craft.

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pumpkin ideas Owl Pumpkins

And another simply adorable Pumkin Decorating ideas – what a hoot! Owl pumpkins from Better Homes and Gardens, who have a range of pumpkin decorating ideas to inspire us.

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pumpkin decorating ideas Monster Pumpkins

Another cute idea from Better Home and Gardens are these adorable Monster Pumpkins. Makes me want to go out and make one straight away. Too cute! What a cute and fun pumpkin decoration indeed.x

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pumpkin heads Mrs Pumpkin Head

Another fabulously young child friendly pumpkin idea – Mrs Pumpkin Head. Simple. Brilliant. Fun. Clever Let’s Explore came up with the idea!

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pumpkin decorating City Pumpkins

Well for all us city dwellers out there, how about this Cityscape from Country Living! Another fun idea. Definitely a fun pumpkin decorating idea!

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pumpkin decorating Stocking Pumpkins

Add a little Ooh-Lala to your halloween fun,w ith these fishnet pumpkin. Simple yet brilliant idea from Moth Girl Wings.

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pumpkin decorating ideas Wire Pumpkins

These look great and are certainly different and the instructions come with some handy tips! Bella Knitting shares her craft.

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pumpkins Ribbon Pumpkins

Another “no carve” pumpkin decorating idea is this simple, yet effective idea from Good House Keeping. Looks effective! Bet you could do it with Washi Tape too!!!

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halloween ideas Mummy Pumpkins

Another craft that I spotted last year and simply ADORED. Simple and totally cute, these Mummy Pumpkins are perfect for preschoolers to help with. From Hands On As We Grow!

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Bright Pained Pumpkins

The gorgeous “Whatever” have created these wonderfully CHEERFUL pumpkin. Perfect for those of you who are less keen on the “gloominess” of Halloween. Love them. Certainly one of the more different pumpkin decorating ideas out there.

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pumpkin ideas Sharpie Pen Pumpkin

A simple, but lovely idea from Mama Smiles, enabling the little ones to get stuck in too – getting the Sharpies out to decorate. Gorgeous.

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pumpkins Doodled Pumpkin

Or take the Sharpie Pumpkin idea ย a little further, with this more adult led “doodle pumpkin”!! Found on Flickr.

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pumpkin halloween Paint Pumpkins

And another toddler friendly decorating idea – and doesn’t it look simply magical? A lovely idea from The Imagination Tree.

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pumpkin decorating ideas Pumpkin Teapot

Here is anorher one that would delight Pip Squeak – a Pumpkin Tea pot!! She can’t get enough of tea parties so this will be just up her street. Thanks Here Come The Girls, for a Pip Squeak friendly pumpkin!

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pumpkin decorating Rotting Pumpkin Science

And when you are done with your pumpkin.. don’t forget to check out what happens next. The Kids Activities Blog did a great post on “rotting science” of your pumpkin. Fabulous. Two activities in one!

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I hope you have been inspired by these pumpkin decorating ideas and will have a go this Halloween. Now if you want to go and cook your pumpkin pulp, head over to:

pumpkin recipes

You can also find over 700 – yes 700 !!! – pumpkin carving stencils here.

Wishing you lots of Pumpkin Activity fun this Halloween! We can’t wait!!

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Comments

  1. Anna @ The Imagination Tree says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Fabulous round up again! Thanks for including our drip art!

  2. Red Ted Art says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    My pleasure Anna, still loving it!!!

  3. maryanne @ mama smiles says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I adore that handprints and footprints pumpkin! Fantastic round-up, thank you for including our Sharpie pumpkins!

  4. Domestic Goddesque says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Perfect round-up: some great ideas for us to try now I’ve nailed the carving thing ๐Ÿ˜€

  5. Debs- Learn with Play says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:05 am

    I guess living in Australia I will never really get the whole pumpkin and halloween thing… but it sure looks cool! If I could get pumpkins really cheap here (out of curiosity, how much would pumpkins cost you at this time of year?) I’d love to have a go at carving one. Fun list! The monsters are so cool! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Red Ted Art says

    September 13, 2012 at 7:17 am

    My pleasure Maryanne.

    Hooray Domestic Goddesque.

    Debs – I have no idea – not yet a pumpkin expert. But definitely something fun for the kids!

  7. The fairy and the frog says

    September 13, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    wow thanks for all the ideas – pumkin-tastic!

  8. Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Love the teapot pumpkin. What an incredible idea for a round-up!

  9. Red Ted Art says

    September 14, 2012 at 6:47 am

    The Tea Pot Pumpkin is rather ingenious, isn’t it?!

  10. maria says

    September 14, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    What a fantastic round-up! I love the wire pumkins, they are really arty!

    • Red Ted Art says

      September 14, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      They are cool, aren’t they? Love how you can “reuse” the wires each year!

  11. DianeMargaret says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Our daughter’s birthday theme was MONSTERS this year. We try to do tons of stuff for the rest of the year to stay with her “theme of the year”, so the monster pumpkins will be what we make this year!!! I think Ra will love them anyway!

    • Red Ted Art says

      September 14, 2012 at 1:51 pm

      DianeMargaret – we DO love Monsters. They are such a fun craft for kids!!
      Ellie – a pleasure, still love it!

  12. Ellie says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Great list, loads of ideas. Thanks for including our Cinderella carriage, need to think what to do this year! Ellie

  13. amber says

    September 16, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Great pumpkin decorating ideas. I think the city pumpkins are really neat.

  14. Emma @Sciencesparks says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    I just LOVE Mrs Pumpkin head!

  15. Lauralee says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Nice list! Perfect ideas for my kiddos. Thanks. ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Crystal Jigsaw says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Absolutely brilliant! I bought a huge pumpkin yesterday from Morrisons and Amy loves to decorate it. We usually just do a scary face and stick a candle inside but I’ll show this post to her when she gets home and see what she thinks about trying a new design this year. Thanks!!

    CJ x

  17. Red Ted Art says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Awe thanks Crystal! And I know what you mean.. I always “only” thought of scary faces. Will be nice to do something different this year (well.. all depends on The Uncle, who is in charge…) but you know what I mean!

  18. JDaniel4's Mom says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    These are wonderful! I love the owl!

  19. Stephs Two Girls says

    October 25, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Love love LOVE all of these!! especially the cookie cutter idea – just in time – and I want that carriage!! Thanks, you’re fab ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Red Ted Art says

      October 25, 2012 at 8:29 pm

      Awe so pleased. And happy I got the job done. YAY! ๐Ÿ™‚

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