Sometimes it’s just more pleasant to paint pumpkins, rather than scooping out all of those gooey seeds. Not to mention, un-carved pumpkins last way longer. So we decided to round up 25 awesome painted pumpkin DIYs for your to try. Here we go! Â
1. If you’re a designer (or just a color lover!) then these PANTONE pumpkins might be for you. Check them out here. [Photo: Posh Little Designs]
2. Having a get-together? Paint the menu on a pumpkin! Read more here. [Photo: The Merry Thought]
3. Turn your pumpkins into beautiful blue ceramic-inspired masterpieces using this tutorial. [Photo: Craftberry Bush]
4. Give your pumpkins a colorful gilded finish like these. [Photo: Spark & Chemistry]
5. Find out how to add this painted leopard print finish to your pumpkins here. [Photo: Cuckoo 4 Design]
6. Chalkboard paint is another great way to personalize a pumpkin! Find out how to do it here. [Photo: Sassy Sparrow]
7. Marquee lights are hot right now… so why not create a marquee light effect on your pumpkins? Learn more here. [Photo: With Lovely]
8. These mod pumpkins would add a fun element to your entryway… get the tutorial here. [Photo: 4 Men 1 Lady]
9. Polka dots are always enjoyable… find out how to get this look here. [Photo: Crafts By Courtney]
10. These textured pumpkins are easier to make than you might think! Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Creme de la Craft]
11. Take the pineapple trend right into fall with this painted pineapple pumpkin. [Photo: Studio DIY]
12. Gilded white mini pumpkins are pretty too. Get the how-to here. [Photo: Lovely Indeed]
13. Give your pumpkins a unique twist with these colorful patterned ones. [Photo: Confetti Sunshine]
14. Pastel marbled pumpkins? Yes please! Get the tutorial here. [Photo: The Proper Blog]
15. If monochromatic is more your style, give these mud cloth inspired pumpkins a try! [Photo: Homey Oh My!]
16. These donut pumpkins might make you drool. [Photo: Burlap & Blue]
17. These painted geometric pumpkins are super easy to make… find out how here. [Photo: Oleander + Palm]
18. Candy corn inspired this colorful chevron design. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: The Swell Designer]
19. Eek! These are super creepy and really quite delightful. Get the simple instructions here. [Photo: Almost Makes Perfect]
20. Add some texture to your pumpkins with this easy tutorial. [Photo: Craft Ideas]
21. Okay, so this one involves both carving and painting… but it’s so pretty! Find out how to make your own pumpkin vase here. [Photo: The Crafted Life]
22. Typography pumpkins are super cool too! Get the tutorial right here. [Photo: Faith Towers]
23. These intricate owl pumpkins are just stunning… find the directions here. [Photo: My Owl Barn]Â
24. Day of the Dead style sugar skull pumpkins are a fun twist on the traditional. Get more info here. [Photo: Brit + Co.]
25. And last but not least, this faux bois style pumpkin would add some serious class to your mantel or entryway. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Vitamini Handmade]