You know the kind… the artificial ones that really look fake. But the fact that they can be used year after year can be very appealing – it saves money and cuts back on waste. Well there are plenty of creative ways to transform these foam craft store pumpkins into masterpieces so cool that no one will even notice that they’re fake. Here are ten of our favorites.  Â
1. Add a touch of whimsey to your foam pumpkins using these techniques. [Photo: PB Teen]Â
2. Gold confetti transforms these plain white pumpkins into glamorous showstoppers. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Homey Oh My!]
3. Gold thumb tacks give this artificial pumpkin some serious pizzazz. Find out how to recreate this look here. [Photo: Kenmore]
4. Feathers are another gorgeous way to give your fake pumpkin a makeover. Learn how here. [Photo: Place of My Taste]
5. Find out how to make this fun chalkboard candy bowl here. [Photo: In My Own Style]
6. Pumpkin sleeves and Sharpies and doilies – oh my! Find out how to make these unique pumpkins here. [Photo: Jaderbomb]
7. This hanging pumpkin planter would be the perfect fall decor for your front porch. [Photo: I Love To Create]
8. Not into overly autumnal looking decor? Try this coastal approach! [Photo: Crafts By Courtney]
9. Find out what material to use to add a fun geometric design to the surface of your pumpkin here… and it’s not paint! [Photo: Design Improvised]
10. Learn how to make these adorable little succulent planters here. [Photo: BrePurposed]