Since we are officially into October, it’s now safe to start talking pumpkins. I love pumpkins and I love pumpkin flavored things. By November my kids are tired of pumpkin. For years I hosted a pumpkin decorating and carving party.When my kids were younger my party was geared more toward the decorating. I pulled out the Elmer’s glue, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, feathers, sharpies, buttons, and just about any item you could stick to a pumpkin. I like the idea of carving pumpkins, but I hate the mess and scooping out all of the goop from the inside. I’m also not very handy when it comes to wielding a knife. However, I have a few friends that are. You can check out my friend’s house he carved into a pumpkin here. Even Martha would be impressed.
I have come across tons of cute ideas for decorating pumpkins that thankfully don’t require carving techniques. I’ve been wanting to make a book page pumpkin since I saw the idea floating around Pinterest last year. The instructions to make one can be found in the link below. Now I have a whole other slew of ideas to add to my list of “want to makes.” I hope you enjoy my picks. If you’d like to pin the collection on Pinterest pin this post (be sure to click on the title). Otherwise go to each individual pumpkin link to pin the project.
Book page pumpkin from Ella Claire
Fabric Paint Pumpkin from A Beautiful Mess
Burlap Pumpkins from Thistlewood Farms
I couldn’t find a source for this button pumpkin, but I thought it was too cute not to share.
Plush Velvet Pumpkins from Nest of Posies
Confetti Pumpkins from Made In A Day
Yarn Pumpkins from The Real Thing With The Coake Family
Fall Foliage Decoupaged Pumpkins from Country Living
Silhouette Pumpkins from Thistlewood Farms
Fishnet Pumpkins from Jaime Rose
Which pumpkin or pumpkins fit your style? Leave your answer in the comments.
Thank you so much for the shout out! Love all the pumpkin inspiration!
Have a wonderful and blessed day!
karianne
WHOA! I don’t know which route to take now!!! But I am IN! Confetti is gorgeous, but I love fabric paint, too. I better go get some pumpkins and get to work!
I’m finally going to make the book page one this year. It will look nice in my black and white kitchen.
I now have ideas for my party! I just need to get on it!
You’ve been busy. I know you’ll manage to get everything done and it will look fabulous!
Am totally DYING to try these! My hubby would be THRILLED with a no carve option! :)-Ashley
Mine hates to carve pumpkins as well. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but not so much his. Plus, these last longer 🙂
I especially love the sequins and silhouette… beautiful, thanks for sharing
Thanks for leaving a comment Ulyth. I’m going to finally make the book page one this year, but I love all of them. If you make one you’ll have to share it on your blog 🙂
WOW!! Great post!! The only question is which one do I make first? LOVE IT!
I’m finally going to make the book page one. Last year I bought the plastic pumpkins to cover, but never got around to make them. I’m determined this year to do it and I’ll post my finished product.
Those are adorable!! I am terrible with pumpkin carving (or anything that requires a knife)…my husband is in charge of that! Those confetti pumpkins are awesome!
I love that there are so many other options now and they last longer when you don’t carve them or if you buy plastic ones.
I LOVE any pumpkin too! Love your pumpkin ideas can’t wait for some yummy pumpkin receipes:)
Thanks Keri, I need to get to work on my pumpkin recipe roundup. There are so many to choose from.
Let me add another thing….Now, I do not feel obligated to roast the seeds and PRETEND that they are GREAT! they aren’t great. they taste TERRIBLE!
Love all the great idea’s…. I don’t enjoy the craving part so it is nice to see all there other options!!!