Email Signup

Subscribe to the Plaid Crafts Newsletter for craft project ideas, product news, our live events, and more!

20% Off Gifts for Mom!

Spend $60+ to save 20% site-wide for Mother's Day gifts and upcycled projects! Explore the NEW! FolkArt® Murano™ Glass Paint and Mod Podge Multi! Check out our Mother's Day Projects for inspirational ideas. Get free U.S. ground shipping on orders $60+! This promotion cannot be combined with other promos. See shipping details.

Use Code

Sale Ends 4/13/24

Spunky Kids Pumpkin

Delight in the fright with this pumpkin craft!

At a Glance:

#3870 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
  • Clock active
  • Clock active
  • Clock inactive
  • Clock inactive

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pumpkin, 2 oz. - 225

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Silver, 2 oz. - 2787

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Silver Anniversary, 2 oz. - 506

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Light Lavender, 2 oz. - 516

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Small foam pumpkin, Spray primer, Foam paintbrush, Old book pages, Scissors, Detail paintbrushes, Hot glue gun, Ribbons, Chenille stems

Instructions

  1. Prime the pumpkin and allow to dry. Coat with two coats of Silver Anniversary. Allow to dry.
  2. Working at the top of the pumpkin, paint two light coats of Silver Extreme Glitter. Don’t worry about covering the entire pumpkin, just a light coat.
  3. Cut a pumpkin face from old book pages. Attach the face to the pumpkin with Mod Podge. Coat each piece with Mod Podge, position onto the pumpkin and top coat with more Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
  4. Paint around the eyes, nose, mouth and stem Pure Black. Once dry add details using Light Lavender and Pumpkin.
  5. Beginning at the top of the pumpkin, hot glue ribbons down the sides, secure at the bottom.
  6. Tie ribbons around the stem. Secure with hot glue. Add twisted up pipe cleaners around the stem. The curl the ends, wrap them around a pencil.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

Boo Ghost Extreme Glitter Ornament
New!
Boo Ghost Extreme Glitter Ornament
FolkArt Terra Cotta Pumpkins
New!
FolkArt Terra Cotta Pumpkins
Pumpkin Decorating Idea for Fall
New!
Pumpkin Decorating Idea for Fall
Halloween Eek Frame
New!
Halloween Eek Frame