If you love decorating with pumpkins during the fall but hate the messy process of carving them, we have some great ideas for you! Check out the 13 best no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas the internet has to offer!
Want to get all festive this fall without encountering gooey pumpkin guts? We hear you! Jack-O-Lanterns are fun and all, but definitely not the only way to decorate with pumpkins!
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1. Melted Crayon Pumpkins
We LOVE this amazing no-carve pumpkin decorating idea.If you have some broken or mismatched crayons kicking around (and what parent doesn't??), this is the perfect way to put them to good use.
*Since this does require heat from a blow dryer and involves hot wax, make sure you have plenty of supervision and hands-on help for little kids.
2. Confetti Pumpkins
These festive pumpkins are perfect for setting a party atmosphere, or just adding some color to your Halloween decor! All you need are clean pumpkins, some craft glue, and as much confetti as your heart desires. (Tip: larger confetti pieces will be easier to glue and be less time consuming.)
3. Lace Pumpkins
You won't believe how easy these are to make! The secret? Lace tights! Add some tapered candles and old-timey pictures in gilded frames and you have some uniquely spooky Halloween decor!
4. Glitter Pumpkins
What's a holiday without a little sparkle, right?! You don't have to ask us twice to pull out the glitter! Some spray glue and glitter will make your sparkly pumpkin dreams come true!
5. Spiderweb Pumpkins
There are a variety of ways to make spiderweb pumpkins. You can use paint, string wrapped around and criss-crossed over the pumpkins, or simply the faux spiderwebs that you can stretch around it (use a few dabs of glue to help keep it in place). Add some plastic spiders to really make things creepy and you're set!
6. Flower Pumpkins
We are big fans of this pretty pumpkin look! Using a pumpkin punch and small hammer, punch holes around your pumpkin in whatever placement you'd like. Add fresh flowers or artificial foliage in each hole and voila! A lovely fall centerpiece or porch decoration in no time!
7. Thumbtack Pumpkins
This is one of our favorite pumpkin decorating ideas because it is SO easy, but has a big impact! Grab a package of shiny thumbtacks, draw a basic pattern on your pumpkin, and go to town! You can even combine paint and thumbtacks for extra oomph.
*If doing this project with small children make sure to offer plenty of assistance. Those tacks can be sharp!
8. Stenciled Pumpkins
So you want to paint your pumpkin, but feel like your artistic skills are not up to par? No problem! Stencils make it so easy you'll wonder why you haven't tried it before!
9. Ribbon Pumpkins
If you have some ribbon or fabric scraps laying around, this is a great way to put them to use! Using glue dots makes it mess-free and so easy, too!
10. String Art Pumpkins
This no-carve pumpkin decorating idea is super fun and requires zero encounters with gooey pumpkin guts thanks to a little string art. Adult supervision is required for hammering in the nails, but kids can easily pick up the rest.
11. Masquerade Pumpkins
Can it get any easier? Wrap a mask around a pumpkin and boom! Done! Or, if you're feeling crafty, buy a basic black masquerade mask and fancy it up! We're talking sequins, feathers, glitter…whatever you have in your craft arsenal is fair game.
12. Mummy Pumpkins
We think these mummy pumpkins are just SO cute! Not only that, they're super easy and the perfect craft for little ones. All you need is a pumpkin, some googly eyes, gauze, and glue. Ideal for a Halloween party craft or spending some quality time together.
13. Chalkboard Paint Pumpkins
Holy creativity, Batman! With some chalkboard paint, chalk pens, and imagination, you can create an endless array of designs using pumpkins! Such a fun no-carve pumpkin decorating idea for a Halloween party or fun porch design.
So pumpkin, what'll it be this year? Tell us in the comments what your favorite no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas are!
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