With Halloween around the corner, it’s time to get your pumpkin decoration game on. Here are 16 pumpkin decorating ideas that will take you beyond a basic jack o’ lantern—no carving required!
Whether you prefer a traditional look for Halloween or a more modern take on the holiday, there’s something for everyone on this list. All you’ll need is acrylic paint, some paintbrushes and a little inspiration. (Pro tip: to extend the shelf life of a painted pumpkin, consider coating it with varnish before you begin painting.)
1. Cool Blues
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2. Black and White
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3. Pretty Neutrals
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4. Frankenstein & Ghost Gourds
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5. Fancy Skull
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6. Color Explosion
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7. Emoticon
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8. Doughnut
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9. Leaf Prints
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10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Pumpkin
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11. Peanuts Gourds
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12. Papa Smurf
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13. Sparkles
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14. Henna-Inspired
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15. Rainbow Colors
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16. Boo!
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