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Give your pumpkins a makeover with these easy no carve pumpkin decorating ideas.
Pumpkin decoration is an art that engages all age family members in selection of pumpkin and decorating a pumpkin without the mess of carving. Ranging from giant pumpkins for porch to small painted pumpkins for the tables, no-carve pumpkin decorations can charm your festivities by using DIY Halloween decor ideas. These are kid friendly, long-lasting than carved pumpkins, and the perfect ornament to welcome trick-or-treaters to your Halloween front porch.
Whether using real pumpkins or faux ones, no-carve decorative pumpkin ideas are best Halloween craft for kids and adults for home decor. There are tons of unique ideas for front door that use simple craft supplies like paint, paper, hot glue, and mod podge that are easily available at dollar store, making these Halloween decorating ideas affordable! Find budget-friendly and less time-consuming ideas to decorate large faux pumpkins, real mini pumpkins or even the small plastic pumpkins.
Use your favorite character, seasonal floral display, or even a different color like teal pumpkin or white pumpkin. If you’re not carving a traditional jack-o-lantern or spooky skull you can skip the orange. It is also a good idea to display a sign for food allergies, so they know they’ll find safe goodies at your place.
No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Gold painted glass pumpkin jar from craftionary.
Styrofoam pumpkins from craftionary.
Painted Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Cute hand painted pumpkins by Craftionary
Terracotta Pumpkin by WM Design House.
Borax Crystal Pumpkins:
Enjoy your fall decor with a science experiment using unglazed ceramic pumpkins and borax powder by The Fit Cookie.
Dollar tree No-carve pumpkin makeover:
Create a little less scary atmosphere using paint, faux pumpkins, moulds, modeling clay, antique wax, and tons of creativity by Faux Your Eyes Only.
Audobon Pumpkin Painting:
These artistic masterpieces by sevenstreetmarket surely deserve recognition! The attention to detail on each bird is phenomenal!
Moon Phase pumpkin painting by Homemade Banana.
Princess Dresses pumpkin decor by Mommy of a Princess.
Rainbow Pumpkin Walkway:
Use minimum supplies – acrylic paints, brushes, masking tape for stems, and lots of different-sized pumpkins by the house that lars built.
Finger-painted pumpkins by Handmade Charlotte.
Easy Pumpkin Decor Ideas
Decoupage Fall Leaves on a Pumpkin:
Use artificial pumpkins, paints, colored papers, and Mod Podge for beautiful results by Porch Day Dreamer.
Gem Stones Pumpkin
Decorate a pumpkin with flat-back gem stones for flowers and felt cutouts for stem and leaves. Use E6000 for best results.
Pumpkin Candlestand floral arrangement by diy decor babe.
Get these Knitted Pumpkins by knitted pumpkins made using old sweaters and polyester stuffing.
Calligraphy on pumpkins by The Happy Ever Crafter.
Floral Moon Pumpkin Display by The Merry Thought.
Tissue Paper Transfer Pumpkins
Use decorative tissue papers and mod podge to make adorable pumpkins for your porch.
Dried flowers pumpkin by The House that Lars Built. Learn how to dry flowers using various ways.
Use mod podge to decoupage pressed flowers gently on a painted pumpkin and use relief outliner or gold paint pen to outline the flowers. You can also buy dried flowers instead of drying them yourself.
Melted crayons pumpkin by The Best Ideas for Kids using crayons and hairdryer.
No-Carve Jack Skellington pumpkin by Funny Money Mom.
Glow in the dark pumpkin by Tulip Color using glow paints.
Floral napkin pumpkins:
Paint a pumpkin and paste your favorite floral cutouts using mod podge by Plaid Crafts.
Sequin Halloween Pumpkin decor by Sugar and Cloth.
Pun-kins from pumpkins by Studio DIY using tattoo paper.
Creepy cat-eye pumpkin by Paper and Stitch.
Cinderella Pumpkin decor by The Farm Girl Gabs. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!
Trendy No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Dough pumpkins:
Looking for a mess-free pumpkin decor idea? Doughstraction has a creative solution to prepare a sourdough pumpkin decor item that will only last for a day! The decoration will be consumed at the feast!
Copper Leaves Pumpkin:
My 100 Years Old Home has worked her magic in crafting an absolute beauty by combining copper and shades of fall season using gold leaf and metal leaf adhesive.
M&Ms pumpkins decor by Crafty Mornings.
Frankenstein pumpkins by Crafty Mommy.
Different smiles pumpkins by The Jay and Kevin Show.
Lace and Heirloom Jewelry Pumpkin
Ribbons and Charms Pumpkin
Terra Cotta Pot Pumpkins
Geometric pumpkin painting:
Paint small and large pumpkins like Kailochic using bright colors and geometric shapes to create a captivating display this fall!
Seasonal Style Pumpkin display:
Use colorful dried flowers to create a country-inspired seasonal meadow display by JPS Life and Loves.
DIY Golden Doilie pumpkins by 17 Apart using painted doilies for pumpkin decoration.
Leopard pumpkins:
Use a mix of spray paint, acrylic paint, and paint pens to remodel regular pumpkins into statement Leopard pumpkins.
Simple Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Monogram White Pumpkin by Makers Gonna Learn.
Metal pumpkin topiary Halloween decor by DIY Karem using metal wire, small faux pumpkins, and faux flowers.
Fabric leaves pumpkin decoration by Plaid Crafts.
Cat Mini pumpkins:
Use mini pumpkins, black and pink felt, bottoms, and straws for crafting these endearing cats by Frugal Fun for Boys.
Doily pumpkins by Down Redbud Drive.
No-carve spider pumpkin by Oliver’s Pumpkins.
Tattoos pumpkin decoration by Northamptonshire using temporary tattoo.
$2 Ribbon Wrapped Mini Foam Pumpkin by Tammy Peckham.
Fabric-covered pumpkin decor by Trendy Tree.
Baby Shark Pumpkin using reusable Baby Shark picks.
Buttons covered candy corn Pumpkin by Country Living.
Zentangle pumpkin decor by Crazy Inspired Life.
DIY Confetti Pumpkin by Mod Podge Rocks.
Velvet Glam Pumpkin:
Use velvet, faux feathers, and bling wrap embellishment to achieve this look by Totally Dazzled.
No Carve Pumpkin Ideas to do with Family
Henna Mandala Pumpkin by Halifaxhenna.
Haunted Fairy House Pumpkin:
DIY Fall Marquee Pumpkins:
Use uniform-sized pumpkins, fairy lights, and letter printouts by Hallmark.
Pumpkin decoration with faux flowers by Little Pine Learners.
Textured Fall Pumpkins:
The Crazy Craft Lady effortlessly shows how to achieve a high-end no-carve pumpkin decor at home using acrylic paint, wall spackle, twigs, and faux greenery on faux pumpkins.
Chinese porcelain art pumpkin decorating technique by The Navage Patch using floral scrapbook paper and mod podge.
Easy No-Carve Googly Eyes Pumpkin by It All Started with Paint.
Gold beaded pumpkin decor by Ashleigh Lauren Shorts using glass beads or thumbtacks.
Puppy pumpkin transformation by Hound Hugger DIY.
DIY Dollar Store Daisy pumpkin by Prudent Penny Pinche.
Washi Tape mini Pumpkins decor by bellewoodcottage using washi tape.
Black Beaded Pumpkin by DIYs using black crystal beads.
Chunky Knit Yarn Covered Pumpkins by Noting Grace.
Colors of Fall display by BHG using a faux pumpkin with artificial or dried flowers.
Author: Nageen Sohail
