Easy Painted Pumpkin DIY Decor Idea

Looking for easy painted pumpkins that look elegant, expensive and beautifully styled for fall? This simple DIY pumpkin decorating idea transforms ordinary faux pumpkins into gorgeous white painted pumpkins with sparkling rhinestones!

If you love neutral fall decor, glamorous pumpkin decorations and easy DIY projects, you’ll love this tutorial.

These elegant pumpkins are perfect for Halloween decorating, Thanksgiving centerpieces, fall tablescapes and even fall wedding decorations.

Best of all? They’re no-carve pumpkins, so there’s no messy pumpkin carving involved!

As a Designer and True Color Expert® at Setting For Four Interiors, I love creating seasonal decorations that feel sophisticated, timeless and easy to incorporate into a home’s existing color palette.

Today, I’m sharing exactly how to make these beautiful DIY rhinestone pumpkins, along with my favorite designer tips for styling them throughout your home.

Why You’ll Love These Easy Painted Pumpkins

There are so many creative ways to decorate pumpkins for fall, but this project is one of my favorites because it’s simple, affordable and elegant.

Here’s why these DIY painted pumpkins are worth making:

• Easy to create: No advanced crafting skills required!
• No carving needed: A simple, mess-free alternative to traditional carved pumpkins.
• Budget-friendly: Transform inexpensive faux pumpkins into beautiful seasonal decorations.
• Reusable: Store your pumpkins and enjoy them year after year.
• Customizable: Choose your favorite paint colors and rhinestone styles.
• Versatile: Perfect for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and autumn weddings.

The combination of soft white paint and sparkling rhinestones gives these pumpkins a sophisticated look without overwhelming your fall decor.

And because they’re neutral, they blend beautifully with almost any decorating style, from Organic Modern and traditional to farmhouse and contemporary.

DIY Painted Pumpkin Supplies

• Faux pumpkins
• White acrylic paint or this white paint will block the orange color if you’re using orange colored pumpkins
• or white flat spray paint
• Artificial white pumpkins – skip the painting step and use these white pumpkins!
• Self adhesive clear rhinestones
• Paint brush
• Scissors

Instructions To Make This Painted Pumpkin

1. Paint the pumpkins with two coats of white paint ( or enough coats to completely cover the orange color). Or use white flat spray paint. Let the painted pumpkins dry completely.
2. If using Artificial White Pumpkins skip the painting!
3. Remove the self adhesive rhinestones  from the packaging.
4. Add the self adhesive rhinestones onto the top of the pumpkin, around the stem, in a random pattern as shown below.
5. Add some down the side of the pumpkin as shown.

These gorgeous white painted rhinestone pumpkins are perfect for:

• Weddings. Add them as wedding reception table decor idea, to the gift table and sign-in table!
• Fall tablescapes. Add a few of these in different shapes and sizes down the center of the table for an easy fall table setting
• Thanksgiving centerpiece. Add some of these in a bowl or in a tray  with some seeded eucalyptus for an easy Thanksgiving table centerpiece!
• Non scary Halloween ideas for the kids! Use fun colorful gems to make a colorful happy Halloween!

Centerpiece Idea

These DIY white painted pumpkins look beautiful on:

• a coffee table
• console table
• dining table
• kitchen island tray
• bookcase shelves
• fireplace mantel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are alternate ways to decorate a pumpkin?

• add metallic rub n buff
• cover with glue then sprinkle on glitter
• hot glue faux flowers all over a pumpkin

How do you display pumpkins outside?

• Place a few in a pot or basket.
• Sprinkle them down the front steps.
• Place mini pumpkins in lanterns
• Add one or two by the front door.

How do you secure fake pumpkins from blowing away?

Cut a small section out of the bottom of a faux pumpkin, fill with some rocks then put the piece back and secure with clear packing tape.

How do you decorate a house for Halloween on a budget?

These white painted pumpkins are a great way to save money because they can be reused year after year!

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