12 crafty pumpkin decor ideas that don’t involve carving with sharp things
It’s fall! Which means it’s time for all things pumpkin: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin-scented candles, pumpkin pie — and pumpkin crafts! Yes, that’s right — we said pumpkin crafts.
While we love the idea of carving a pumpkin, the actual process of it can be a little more stressful than fun, tbh. Between those scary serrated carving knives and the insanely long time it takes to remove the pumpkin’s “guts,” we’ve decided to go carve-free this year.
Are you with us? Good! Let’s make some no-carve pumpkin crafts together!
1. Let’s kick things off with these donut pumpkins! How cute are they?! A few tiny pumpkins and some paint is all you need for a delicious front porch display.
Watch the how-to video here.
2. Moving on to these crazy cool glow-in-the-dark pumpkins. Grab some white pumpkins and glow paint and you’re all set for an afternoon of easy fun.
Learn how to make these here.
3. Got a unicorn lover in your life? Of course you do. Invite them over for a crafternoon of snacks and uni-pumpkin making!
Find out how to make these here.
4. This project is so perfectly Halloween-y — and also so simple! Use artificial pumpkins and you can enjoy these ~batty~ creations for years to come.
Get the DIY guide here.
5. Do you have gauze lying around from the last time you cut yourself trying to carve a pumpkin? Put it to good use this year and make these insanely cute mummy pumpkins!
Learn how to make these here.
6. Looking for the perfect combination of badass and cutesy in your Halloween crafts? Look no further than these pun-tacular painted pumpkins.
Get the step-by-step here.
7. These melted crayon pumpkins look like a great way to make a mess in a controlled environment (perfect for the Type A crafter in your life).
Learn how to create these here.
8. We’ve already checked “donut pumpkins” off the list, so why not move on to ice cream pumpkins! These look like a ton of fun to make and everyone who visits you around the holidays will love them.
Find out how to make them here.
9. Your favorite little princess will go absolutely nuts over this Cinderella pumpkin (and you will, too). And we promise it’s easier to make than it looks.
Get step-by-step instructions here.
10. This project is just the right mix of fun and don’t-f$%#-with-me. Bust out your power drill and get crafting! (Note that you will have to “gut” the pumpkins for this craft.)
Get the DIY guide here.
11. This project might be a little finicky — you’ll have to apply each individual sequin to make the polka dots — but it’s something you can do while you binge watch Gilmore Girls. Sounds like a win-win to us!
Find out how to create these here.
12. Last up is for those who are feeling extremely crafty this season. This owl pumpkin tower is gorgeous but it’s no small feat. If you make it, share a photo with us!
Learn how to make this here.
We’d love to see all of your Halloween crafts, so be sure to mention us in your Instagram pics! ?
