Painted Pumpkin DIY 2019

This year, I decided to add some faux pumpkins to our porch (mixed with real ones) just because they will be reusable year after year. At this point in my life, it’s pretty safe to assume that I will always be a crazy Halloween lady.

I love the look of mixing in some subtle painted patterns, so I painted some of my reusable pumpkins with soft patterns.

I love the vibe, and most of all I like that they are mostly fall-ish (not SUPER Halloween), so I feel like I can still leave them on my porch until Thanksgiving—a whole extra month!

For the painted pumpkins, I took a few afternoons and a favorite podcast and painted soft repeating patterns. I did a lot of moons, a few spiders and some checkered pumpkins. Most of them took two to three coats of paint. Let it dry completely between each coat.

I chose paint that is indoor/outdoor craft paint. It doesn’t have to be this exact brand, but look for a craft paint that says it’s sturdy enough for outdoor use.

This project took me two afternoons, maybe 3-4 hours in total. It was just really spread out due to dry time. I’d LOVE to see your spin on this project. The best part is you can customize it to your style!

Happy Halloween! XX- Elsie

Credits//Author: Elsie Larson. Photography: Amber Ulmer. Photos edited with A Color Story Desktop.

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