Living in Southern California it is a challenge for me to get into the spirit of traditional fall decor. Though it is raining today, typically this time of year is beautiful- like hang out at the beach beautiful! So when it comes to October/Halloween decor I like to create things that actually feel more summery and will go with the airy cottage feel of our home. I decided that this year I would create pretty little pumpkins in pastel colors full of detail and design.
I started with a a few pumpkins in different shapes and sizes.
I painted the pumpkins with white acrylic paint
and let dry.
I then added another coat of paint in very light pastel colors.
FYI- One of my FAVORITE supplies these days is Tulip's dimensional paint. It can be used for a variety of projects and the tiny applicator tips are perfect for adding small details and pattern to all kinds of projects.
Using the dimensional paint, I began to freehand simple designs around the surface of the pumpkin.
I added contrast by scratching into the surface with a toothpick.
I added more and more details, around and around the pumpkin
until the entire surface was filled.
I added dimensional designs to a white pumpkin that I decided not to paint.
And added contrast with a darker color of dimensional paint.
I filled every surface of all the pumpkins- even the tiny ones got little polk dots :)
Now I have a variety of pretty painted pumpkins to use in my "california style" fall decorating.
16 comments:
how long do they last for?
i love this idea halloween henna.it makes me wanna go to my front porch and decorate my pumpkin.i live in washington state we have true 4 seasons here every year.i like that you made it your own .great job.
Really gorgeous and so creative.
I NEED TO RUN OUT AND GET A PUMPKIN, SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORK!
Beautiful and Unique! Great work!
Those are really stunning and I would have NEVER thought of that. Thanks so much for sharing!
I'm visiting from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar. I LOVE these. Beautiful!! I bet Ballard Design's is going to hack your idea and have these in next year's catalog!!
These are gorgeous!!
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Those are beautiful!! You did an amazing job on the details!
Oh, what a cool idea! Love them.
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Very lovely and inspirational! Thanks for the share!
Love them, really cute!
I love this and I have lots of this craft paint. I think this will be a family project!
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