21 Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Families (No Carving!)
Here are pumpkin painting ideas for a no-carve Halloween craft the whole family can enjoy! Browse the list for inspiration, and like your favorites to help move them up the list.
Remember that printable pumpkin stencils are a great source of painted pumpkin ideas, too - just use the stencil to add the design, and paint the pumpkin (or design) whatever color you like.
If your family has tried any no carve pumpkin decorating ideas, other parents want to know about it! Upload a photo of your pumpkin, or recommend a link to the tutorial below. And, if you have any tips, share those with other families as well!
Bluey & Bingo Pumpkin Painting Time Lapse
Alexandra F.: Prepare to be amazed by this awesome pumpkin painting time lapse video that will show you step by step how to create Bluey and Bingo from one of the best kids cartoons ever.
Painted Fingerprint Pumpkins for Kids
Alexandra F.: I just adore these painted pumpkins, which use kids' fingerprints as the base for all sorts of fun Halloween designs. She also has painted fingerprint pumpkins using fruit designs, as well as floral designs, but I love these gently spooky ones best. From Handmade Charlotte
DIY Painted Donut Pumpkins
Alexandra F.: This is such a cute idea for painting mini pumpkins, and also easy enough for kids, who will surely love turning their pumpkins into donuts. From Studio DIY
Pumpkins Drip Painting Tutorial
Alexandra F.: A messy pumpkin painting project kids will love. From Mom Dot Crafts
Painted Pumpkin LEGO Heads
Alexandra F.: Who knew such adorable pumpkins would be so easy to paint? From Handmade Charlotte
Googly Eye Pumpkin
Alexandra F.: Black paint and a bunch of googly eyes from your craft bin make for an easy painted pumpkin idea for kids. From It All Started With Paint
Candy Corn Painted Pumpkin
Alexandra F.: Turn your pumpkin into this iconic Halloween candy with an easy painted pumpkin tutorial. From A Thrifty Mom
Pour Art Pumpkins Tutorial
Alexandra F.: Similar to drip painting pumpkins, but a little bit more! More paint, more color, more mess. But so cool, and easy! From Dream A Little Bigger
No Carve Decorated Glitter Pumpkins
Alexandra F.: Three classic Halloween designs on a pumpkin painted the color of your choice. With glitter! From The Inspiration Board
No Carve Eyeball Pumpkins Halloween Craft
Alexandra F.: A couple of these creepy pumpkin eyeballs peeking out of the bushes are just the thing to spice up your front yard this Halloween! From Dream A Little Bigger
Monsters Inc Painted Pumpkin Tutorials
Alexandra F.: I like that this painted pumpkin tutorial offers lots of great tips about painting pumpkins more generally, along with step-by-step instructions for how to paint a Mike Wazowski pumpkin. This time lapse video on YouTube is also great, however, especially if you prefer to see the painting in action. Plus, she also shows how to paint Sulley! From baby savers
Captain America Painted Pumpkin Tutorial
Alexandra F.: Look for a white pumpkin this year to paint your very own Captain America shield. From Jennifer Allwood Home
Cocomelon Pumpkin Painting Time Lapse
Alexandra F.: Find inspiration from your toddler's favorite YouTube channel and dress up your pumpkin like the Cocomelon watermelon for Halloween!
DIY Witch Pumpkin Painting
Alexandra F.: Schoalstic has several awesome no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas on its blog, including this cute pumpkin painting of a glamorous witch. From Scholastic
Striped Pumpkin Painting Tutorial
Alexandra F.: I love the tutorials on Handmade Charlotte because they are so clear, helpful, and easy to follow. These pretty mini pumpkins with stripes and stencils are easy enough for kids to make, but lovely enough for adults who just love to decorate for fall. From Handmade Charlotte
Primary photo: Nadia Valko on Unsplash
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