Looking for no carve pumpkin ideas? Try this one!
In theory, I like the idea of pumpkin carving around Halloween time, but I just can’t bring myself to clean up the mess (and spend the time) to do it. So, I typically stick to no-carve pumpkin ideas instead. And this year, I have a new one that I thought I’d share because it’s SO insanely easy!
I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything, BUT this might just be the easiest no-carve pumpkin tutorial ever. And possibly the quickest too….considering it takes about 60 seconds to complete. Toot toot. Whoops! Want to make your own?
Here’s how to make balloon dipped pumpkins in 60 seconds or less…
Supplies for Balloon Dipped No Carve Pumpkins
You only need three things to make these pumpkins for Halloween! Here’s what you need…
- balloons
- scissors
- mini pumpkins
Clever No Carve Pumpkin Idea
1. Cut the stem off a balloon, so you’re just left with the larger bulb shape.
2. Pull the balloon over the bottom of a miniature pumpkin. Adjust the balloon to get the desired look. You can pull the balloon all the way up to the top and cover the pumpkin completely or lower it for a ‘dipped’ look.
Would love to try this idea with pattern balloons too, like these marbled ones. What about you?
Pretty simple, right? Here’s how they turned out…
Clever No Carve Pumpkin Idea
Ingredients
- balloons
- scissors
- mini pumpkins
Instructions
- Cut the stem off a balloon, so you're just left with the larger bulb shape.
- Pull the balloon over the bottom of a miniature pumpkin. Adjust the balloon to get the desired look. You can pull the balloon all the way up to the top and cover the pumpkin completely or lower it for a 'dipped' look.
Notes
Styling and photography by Brittni Mehlhoff
Think you’ll give this no-carve pumpkin idea a try?
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Hi Kelty. Thanks for asking…I don’t sell a stock photo version of this though.
Brittni-Brittni
Hi, your pumpkin photos with the colourful balloons, do you sell the stock photo by chance? I’d love to use it. Thanks!
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Eden PassanteHi Kay. Without seeing the pumpkins and balloons its hard to say for sure. It sounds like either the pumpkins are too small for the balloons or the balloons are too big for the pumpkins. I used pretty small balloons, especially for the small pumpkins. But had no trouble getting them to stay on once I got them over the largest part of each pumpkin. You want the balloons to be tight enough where it takes a little effort to get them on. Hope that helps.
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Took my small white pumpkins to the party store. Bought several sizes of balloons but could not get any of them to stay on. The balloon slid off the first try and broke in half on the second try. The party store manager insisted that they were “quality” balloons.
KayWhat am I doing wrong?
Let me know how it goes Laurie. 🙂
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Anna PalmerPlease dispose of the balloons properly they are.dangerous to wildlife.
NancyMany animals mistake them with food and die with a stomach full of balloons.
Wow, these look great. I love that you can choose colours to match your decor AND you can eat/make soup from the pumpkins afterwards! Also, so easy, non messy and safe to do with kids.
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This is just so clever! I love it.
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Bella BThis is CRAZY cute!
Amy WThis is such a cute idea and one that I can honestly say I have not seen before.
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RaeWell this is just brilliant. I’m over here trying to get ready for a Halloween shindig that I was roped into hosting (my apartment seems to be the most accessible for the group), with no idea what to get for supplies. Since I’m funding, I’m thinking balloon dipped pumpkins it is!
It doesn’t hurt that they’re adorable.
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gabriellaThis is such a great alternative to painting pumpkins which can sometimes make a huge mess, I’ll need to give this a try.
KellyYou are a genius!!!! This is so awesome and easy!!
Kelly @ Studio DIYI love the pink and white dip dyed look. It’s great for when you don’t have time to carve or paint pumpkins
SerenaOh I love these color blocked pumpkins! They’re so cute!
Paige
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Awesome Kelly. Let me know how they turn out.
BrittniWhat a great idea!! I will definitely be trying this! Thanks 🙂
KellyThanks Becky.
BrittniThis is actually a really cool idea!
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BeckyThanks Michelle. Yes, definitely give this a try. It’s such a quick project.
BrittniWhat a brilliant idea! I have to give this a try, definitely!
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