10 brilliant ideas for painted pumpkins that the kids will just LOVE

Look, we don't know about you, but as far as we are concerned, pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition that is all sorts of overrated.

All that labour, all the mess – and most often, it never quite ends up looking as good as the ones we have poured over on Pinterest anyway. Enter painted pumpkins – the much-less-hassle way out when it comes to doing Halloween-y crafts with the kids. You're welcome, mamas: 1. Sprinkles pumpkin We don't know about you, but we think this makes for one sweet Halloween table centerpiece.

To paint or carve? That's the BIG pumpkin question! #fall #paintedpumpkin #pumpkincarving #halloween #diy #pumpkin

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2. Tiny message pumpkins Paint mini pumpkins with chalk paint, and use chalk or a paint marker to write little messages on them. 3. Floral pumpkins This might be a job for older children or adults, but still; look how pretty!

Dazzling Metallics and Americana Premium Acrylics are all you need to create beautiful floral pumpkins like these ones from @nataliemalanstudio! Which one is your favorite?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #decoart #decoartprojects #madeformakers #americana #americanapremium #americanapremiumacrylics #floralpumpkin #paintedpumpkin #handpainted #painted #create #diy #fallflorals #falldecor

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4. Unicorn pumpkin Because unicorns are life.

Halloween Unicorn pumpkins!!! ❤️?? @confettidea #unicornhalloweencostume unicorn #unicorns #unicornhalloween #unicornpumpkin #halloween #halloweenpumpkin #licorne #licornes #licorneaddict

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5. Welcome pumpkin Gold acrylic paint and a very fine brush, and voila; you are all set.

Last name, address, monogram or just about anything you can think of-all custom made! I've even lettered a few fake pumpkins that can be enjoyed year and year! DM ✉️me for pricing/sizes. #letteredpumpkins #falldecoration #handlettered #goldink #blackink #whiteink #paintedpumpkin

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6. Chalky Paint Pumpkins 7. Gold and white If you are looking for a chic way to decorate the dinner table for any autumnal dinner parties, we think this idea is pretty amazing.

Happy October everyone! ?It’s our favourite month! . . #October #octoberishere #autumn #winter #fall #leaves #pumpkin #paintedpumpkin #goldpumpkins #bosslady #girlboss #instagood #decor #styling #weddingdecor #wedding #bride #homestyle #interiordesign #gold #white #myhomestyle #happyoctober

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8. Patterened pumpkins All you need is some acrylic paint and masking tape, and you are good to go. 9. Totally 80s pumpkins We are SO doing this!

So TOTALLY 80's! How perfect are these pumpkins from @kailochic, we absolutely love the brightly colored Memphis style designs she created with Americana Acrylics.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #decoartprojects #decoart #madeformakers #americana #americanaacrylics #paintedpumpkin #memphisstyle #memphisdesign #savedbythebell #peeweesplayhouse #80s #totally80s

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10. Pink and panda pumpkins We are all sorts of in love with these painted pumpkins – such an easy and fun project to get the kids involved in.

Att måla pumpor är verkligen bästa pysseltipset i oktober! ?????? Och ja, nu har årets 1:a husgranar har flyttat in ?och det är @gizmolinis som har målat + dekorerat pumporna ? och den där spindeln... ?den kom J på själv! ? H.a.P.p.Y. new week! ? #halloweendiy #halloweenpyssel #halloween #casagizmolina #pandurohobby P.S mer om detta på bloggen nu...! ?

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