Last year, I decorated a couple of pumpkins with metallic paint pens. And this year, I did it again. Its a lot less messy than carving and the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Definitely a safe activity for kids from start to finish as well.
I just used a couple of metallic paint pens (silver and gold) to create different designs…
Now I have so many pumpkins, I am not sure I’ll have time to decorate them all!
If I was hosting a party or something, I would definitely give them away as party favors (maybe even customize each one with the person’s name for example). Great for kids parties especially!
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Well, I know which one I’d pick! Love it! 🙂
Uncle Beefythank you uncle beefy. i am working on a few more as we speak. this project is a lot of fun (for me anyway).
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This is so funny, I just saw theses tiny white pumpkins at my local market and was wondering what to do with them. Especially to make them look more “Halloweened”.
FanieNow, I know! 🙂 So thank you for this nice & easy tutorial.
Oh, that’s great Fanie. YEah, these mini pumpkins are great. And the best part is they were only $1 a piece, so very inexpensive as well!
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this is so very cute!!! reminds me of yayoi kusama’s pumpkin 🙂 http://www.flickr.com/photos/hijirik/5032251360/
HijiriWow! Thank you for sharing the link Hijiri. I had not seen that before and its really amazing!
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Irene Zuccarellohow cute!!!
Heidi RohrCan you tell me where you found the metallic sharpies? I’ve been having trouble locating any.
JessieOf course Jessie. I found them at Jo Anns. They had several thicknesses and colors as well. But if you cant find them there or you don’t have a Jo Anns or another similar craft/hobby store nearby, you can get them on amazon right here
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Thanks so much for sharing! Those sharpie paint pens are perfect for this. Here’s my attempt. 🙂 http://www.flickr.com/photos/42508423@N03/5110047467/
ashleyTIAWow Ashley. I love what you did with your pumpkins. They look great together. Thanks for sharing the link!
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NaBloPoMo |May i know, How long can these pumpkins last? would love to try this fun project out n decorate it around the house 🙂 thanks for sharing.
DollyGreat idea. Yesterday I saw where someone had painted several pumpkins with blackboard/chalkboard paint, all over. Then got the kids to draw faces on with chalk. They were all so different and the kids had a blast with the project. Wish I had thought to take pictures.
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ellaNice suggestion. Thank you
Aw, thanks Ella. 🙂
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