Halloween and fall decor can be colorful too! Learn how to decorate a faux pumpkin with a common household item: push pins.
That’s right, you can use push pins to decorate a foam pumpkin and in no time at all. From polka dots, to more complex designs, this craft project is one with endless possibilities. There’s no mess, and no way to get it wrong. Here’s how you can decorate a faux pumpkin in just a few minutes:
Materials
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– Craft foam pumpkin
– Colorful push pins
– Glitter + Mod Podge (optional)
You could also use gilding paint to elevate the faux pumpkin stem.
This tutorial is really straight forward, though you can make it more complex based on what design you have in mind. For example, a spiderweb design would look so neat!
How to Add Push Pins to Faux Pumpkin
The foam pumpkin is soft enough that you won’t need a tool to place the push pins. Decide where you want them and push into your pumpkin.
For a symmetrical look (like mine), use the pumpkin grooves as working lines when deciding where to place your push pins. Keep in mind that if you take the pin out of the pumpkin that it’ll leave a small hole, so take your time.
Add your push pins until you’ve covered the entire pumpkin and you’re done! It really doesn’t get easier than that!
Making the Stem Gold
I’m not a huge fan of the fake pumpkin stem, so I covered it up. Here’s how:
Pour a few tablespoons of Mod Podge in a paper cup or other container (you don’t need a lot). Add your glitter and mix well. The more glitter you use, the easier it will be to cover the stem. Apply to your pumpkin with a brush and let dry!
The Mod Podge will dry clear and the glitter will be all that remains. This is a case of the more glitter the better! You can also add another layer if you don’t like the results after it dries.
There’s a lot of reasons I love this project, but one really cool thing about it is that you can use this as a memo board on your desk! Keep your notes and to-do’s in one place and decorate your workspace at the same time. Functional, cute, AND seasonal?! Sign me up!
While we’re talking about to-do’s– just a quick reminder– are you registered to vote?! Ot wouldn’t be fall if it wasn’t time to vote!
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