Get inspired to throw out your carving tools and grab your paintbrush: we have 100 creative, no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas to prepare you for Halloween.
According to everyone’s favorite go-to inspirational DIY source – Pinterest – no-carve painted pumpkins are trending!
Halloween will be here before you know it, so ladies, get your glue guns primed and make sure your craft drawer is stocked. Today, we’re getting creative with 100+ pumpkin ideas.
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Back in the day, a good old-fashioned Jack O’ Lantern was sufficient Halloween decor—now, not so much.
Thanks to crafty bloggers, pumpkin decorating contests, and Pinterest, the no-carve-painted pumpkin has taken over.
Here are 100 fabulous ideas and techniques to inspire you.
Chalk Painted
Handmade Charlotte has the solution to creating fabulously stylish painted pumpkins – chalk paint and stencils.
Sequins & Polka Dots
Use a faux pumpkin so the sequins will stick! Plus, you’ll be able to use this cute idea via Sugar & Cloth year after year!.
Drip Painted
Drip-painted pumpkins are IN! Get the full DIY tutorial on momdot.
Rainbow Drip Painted
Or try this drip-painted idea with kids – with or without glitter via Juggling With Kids.
Pun-Kins
Studio DIY’s use of tattoo paper on pumpkins makes me smile.
Woodland Creatures
The cutest no-carve pumpkins in town via Simple As That Blog.
Watercolor
The glittered stems make these pumpkins a standout.
Use Nail Polish To Get The Marbled Look
Use nail polish, a little creativity, and this DIY via Color Made Me Happy to make gorgeous marbled pumpkins.
Dip Dye Glitter
Rustic meets glamorous glitter dip-dye idea via The Farmer’s Daughter.
Pour Art Pumpkins
Pour the paint on for a fun and fabulous DIY with or without kids via Dream A Little Bigger .
Sharpie Art
Or decorate for Halloween and Fall with this brilliant time saving idea via Design Dazzle
Use Fresh Flowers
This unique pumpkin idea via The Merrythought uses a faux pumpkin – with fresh flowers.
Black & White Glam
Add rhinestones (and a paper cache hat) to make your craft store pumpkin fabulous as seen on A Pumpkin And A Princess .
Glow In The Dark
Perfect for a spooky front porch or a fall festival – or just because via Color Made Me Happy.
Spooky Gold Patina
Go spooky with gold metallic paint & foam letters – details on The Craft Patch.
Glitter Monogram
Add a little glam to your front porch – in 20 minutes with this idea via Unoriginal Mom
Splattered Paint
Channel your creativity with this no-carve pumpkin idea via Homey Oh My.
Sugar Skull Pumpkins
Get the DIY instructions on Casa Artelexia .
Washi Tape
Mess free and easy – with rainbow wash tape via Made With Happy.
Owl
Find out how to make this next-level no carve pumpkin a reality on DecoArt.
Witch
Cute and easy no carve pumpkin idea using a faux pumpkin via My Suburban Kitchen.
String Art
Nail the string art look with this idea via Lovely Indeed.
Boo Dripped Paint
Dripped craft paint and vinyl letters make a fun Halloween craft via House of Joyful Noise.
Fabric + Mod Podge
Look at what dollar store pumpkins, paint, fabric scraps, and mod podge can accomplish on Love, Sweet Love.
Donut Painted Pumpkin
Find the details on Studio DIY.
Modern Metallic
Love this painted pumpkin idea via Taryn Whiteaker – no specialized design skills or tools necessary.
Colorful Confetti
Fun painted pumpkin project with or without kids via Cloudy Day Gray.
Glittered Pumpkins
Super cute glittered painted pumpkin DIY via i heart naptime.
Glitter Frosted
Mini plastic pumpkins get a no-carve makeover with acrylic paint, metallic spray paint, and—of course—glitter!
How To Paint Gorgeous Pumpkins
Pumpkin painting 101 – via Alisa Burke.
Liberace Style Bling
For extra – andI do mean extra – sparkle – go for the bling via Diva of DIY.
Kate Spade
If you’re as moderately obsessed with Kate Spade as I am – you’ll adore this no-carve, painted pumpkin idea via 204 Park .
Kate Spade Inspired
Or this one from Sincerely, Sara D using spray paint, tape and stickers!
Gilded Gold
Create a pumpkin to impress in 30 minutes with this no-carve idea from Sand & Sisal.
Tribal
Get the details on how to mix neutrals with a touch of glamorous gold via The Crafted Sparrow.
Gilded Pumpkins
Find out how to DIY a gilded pumpkin for fall via Stone Gable.
Vinyl Letter Pumpkins
Treat yourself to this fun idea via Lia Griffith.
Mini Unicorns
Get the 411 on how to DIY these cute mini unicorns via Posh Little Designs .
Batty
Decorate with a swarm of bats as seen on No Biggie.
Blast from the Past
Colorful, 90’s inspired pumpkin design via A Kailo Chic Life .
Splatter Paint
An easy painted pumpkin idea via The Sassy Life.
Copper
Cute copper tape no-carve pumpkin idea via Homey Oh My.
Baseball Y’all
How much do you adore this baseball idea? Find the full DIY plus a video that shows Jennifer Allwood explaining this no-carve pumpkin how-to on The Magic Brush .
Thumbtacks
Use thumbtacks – from the Dollar Store – via Mom Advice.
Neon Dip Painted
Neon paint on craft pumpkins via A Night Owl Blog.
Chevron
An easy DIY via LOVESOME to jazz up your pumpkins!
Thumbtacks
Take a look at this idea via C.R.A.F.T. that uses thumbtacks to create spooky ghosts!
Moon & Stars
Get the full tutorial on Oh So Beautiful Paper.
Hamburger & Fries Pumpkin
Get the details for this clever idea on Day By Day In Our World.
Silly Masked Pumpkin Lady
Silly, creepy and easy via Alpha Mom.
Stranger Things
Channel Will with this awesome idea for a Stranger Things no carve pumpkin from Awesome With Sprinkles.
Snoopy
Love this Snoopy idea via Meaningful Menagerie.
Melted Crayon
See what you can do with crayons + glue + a blow dryer! Get the details on Crafty Morning.
Glow In The Dark
Get the details on how to make glow in the dark painted pumpkins (that last) on Handmade Charlotte.
Baby Groot
Frankenstein
Go with the monster look with acrylic paint, polymer clay, glue and bolts – along with this 6 step tutorial + video from Instructables.
Pinocchio
Make the stem work as Pinnochio’s nose!
Dumbo
Adorable Disney inspired Dumbo may be the cutest no carve idea yet via As The Bunny Hops.
Nemo
Find Nemo & win the pumpkin decorating contest with this idea.
Little Mermaid
If you’re a fan of Ariel & friends – you may want to check out this idea via rocksbydc via Instagram.
The Grinch
How cute is this Grinch from Holly’s Home?
Owl
Simple & cute no carve pumpkin decor via i heart crafty things.
Trolls
Watch the video to see how to make these colorful no carve Trolls!
Gumball Pumpkin
Dominate the pumpkin decorating contest or the neighborhood with this clever no carve painted pumpkin idea from My Life With A Cherry On Top.
Mummies
Easy and super fast pumpkin decor via Mother’s Niche.
Star Wars
Celebrate Halloween with this awesome tutorial for both R2-D2 & C-3PO via DIY Candy.
Yoda
Make a Yoda pumpkin with this how to via Mama Bear Bedtime Books.
BB-9E
Googley Eyes
If you’re looking for simple and budget-friendly – it doesn’t get better than this idea via She wears Many Hats.
Superheros
5 ways to make your pumpkin super – without a knife via delicious by dre.
Sports Themed
Micky & Minnie
Who doesn’t love Mickey and Minnie Mouse? check out the DIY on Crafty Morning.
Frozen
Maleficent
Another fabulous Disney-inspired no carve pumpkin project via As The Bunny Hops.
M&M’s
Super cute candy themed pumpkins via Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons.
Witch
Or make this witch with duck tape with a little help from The Crafty Blog Stalker.
Harry Potter & Hedwig Pumpkins
Find this cool Harry Potter painted pumpkin idea on Housewife Eclectic.
Harry Potter
Cute, last-minute Harry Potter no carve pumpkin idea via Lovely Planner.
Where The Wild Things Are
Duck Dynasty
Add a bandana, a little hair and go with a Willie style pumpkin!.
Puppy Pumpkin
Learn how to create this no carve pumpkin on Artsy Mama.
Sparkly Pumpkin Spider
A little glitter + a faux pumpkin & a little creativity via The Inspiration Vault .
Toddler-Friendly
Fingerpainting pumpkin DIY via Mom Dot.
Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head
Whether you’re out of craft supplies or not this idea from Let’s Explore is perfect for kids!
Minions
Funny no-carve pumpkin idea via Crafty Morning that’s simple enough to do with your kids!
Hello Kitty
Cute idea for a contest or for a not-so-spooky porch via Five Marigolds.
Jack Skellington
Find out how to make a smiling Jack Skellington on Snapguide.
Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkins
A super cute dollar store Halloween idea via Housewife Eclectic.
Monsters Inc
DIY a Mike Wazowski pumpkin via The Farm Girl Gabs.
Monsters
Candy Corn
Create a Candy Corn look using crayons on The Swell Designer.
Pokemon
Go with a Pokemon theme with Resourceful Mama’s tutorial.
Grumpy Cat
Send a message with this funny painted idea from The Swell Designer .
Woah. That was a lot of pumpkin action. Hopefully, you have found a few ideas and a lot of inspiration to decorate this Halloween. While you’re here, check out these fabulous Fall tips and recipes! Thanks for reading.
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