Funky Decoupage Pumpkin

Use printed napkins to create an elegant take on Halloween pumpkins.
Decoupaged White Pumpkins With Pink & Blue Flowers

Decoupaged White Pumpkins With Pink & Blue Flowers

Use printed napkins and Mod Podge to create an elegant take on Halloween pumpkins.

By: Sibylle Roessler

Materials Needed:

  • pumpkin
  • white acrylic spray paint
  • decorative napkins
  • glitter
  • Mod Podge
  • scissors
  • paintbrush

Prep Work

First paint your pumpkin and let it dry. Meanwhile, cut out the desired shape from your napkin (only use one layer).

Supplies for Decoupaging a Pumpkin

Supplies for Decoupaging a Pumpkin

To create a decoupaged pumpkin, you will need a pumpkin, white acrylic spray paint, decorative napkins, glitter, Mod Podge, scissors and a paintbrush. First paint your pumpkin and let it dry. Meanwhile, cut out the desired shape from your napkin (only use one layer).

Attach Design

Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto your pumpkin. Then press your cut-out napkin and seal with another layer of Mod Podge.

Decoupaging a White Pumpkin

Decoupaging a White Pumpkin

Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto your pumpkin. Then press your cut-out napkin and seal with another layer of Mod Podge.

Finishing Touches

Sprinkle a bit of glitter here and there and allow the whole thing to dry completely.

Shimmering Decoupage White Pumpkin With Glitter Detail

Shimmering Decoupage Pumpkin With Glitter Detail

Sprinkle a bit of glitter here and there and allow the whole thing to dry completely.

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