Driftwood Pumpkin 🎃

fall pumpkin Nov 13, 2024
 

Let's create a beautiful, rustic pumpkin art piece! Starting with a distressed wooden frame, we’ll layer in colorful paints and glass elements to bring the pumpkin to life, like cut vase glass, crushed glass, vitrigraph, beads, mini pinecones, floral bits, and more! This project is both easy to follow and endlessly customizable to what you have in your stash. 

Begin by taping off the outer edges of your wooden frame. Using a sponge brush, lightly apply Vintage White paint by dragging it vertically from top to bottom to create a faux-distressed effect. Be sure to keep your strokes vertical, not horizontal. Once finished, dry the paint with a heat tool. Next, layer Sea Mist over the Vintage White using the same technique, then dry again. If you'd like to add more texture, lightly sand the surface with sandpaper or a honing block to enhance the distressed look. Finally, remove the painter's tape to reveal clean edges.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your frame, place graphite...

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Coastal Pumpkin 🌊

beach fall pumpkin Nov 06, 2024
 

Let's blend beachy vibes with autumn charm in this unique mixed-media art project! We’ll start by creating a decoupage background with a beach scene, then layer in a beautiful pumpkin, finishing with a touch of sparkle using glass accents and shells. This step-by-step guide will walk you through each stage, bringing coastal and seasonal style to your canvas.

For this art piece, we’ll be crafting a beachy decoupage background using a scenic napkin. Start by trimming the napkin to fit your canvas, then separate the layers until only the top printed layer remains. Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto the canvas, place the napkin on top, and gently smooth it down with your hands to remove any wrinkles. Once it’s secure, apply another coat of Mod Podge over the top to seal it. Tear away any extra napkin from the edges, then use a heat tool to speed up drying.
 

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace the pumpkin with a...

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Candy Corn Pumpkin 🎃

fall halloween pumpkin Oct 30, 2024
 

Get ready to create a one-of-a-kind, textured pumpkin masterpiece! In this tutorial, we’ll layer warm fall colors, add depth with shadowing, and bring everything together with unique details like wooden leaves, pinecones, candy corn, glass, and resin. This is the perfect fall pumpkin to add to your decor this season!

Let’s begin with a neutral background by applying a coat of white paint to the canvas. While it’s still wet, blend in Delta Shadow Gray, using the brush to pounce and press the paint for added texture. Then, use a heat tool to dry.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace the pumpkin with a stylus.

Now, let’s bring the pumpkin to life! I’ll be using Spiced Pumpkin, Georgia Clay, Sunset Gold, and white paint, working one section at a time. Start by covering a section with Spiced Pumpkin. Then, with the backside of a palette knife, swipe on Georgia Clay along one side, Sunset Gold in the center,...

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Witch Pumpkin 🧙‍♀️

fall halloween pumpkin Oct 23, 2024
 

In this project, we'll create a whimsical witch's broomstick to add a magical touch to a pumpkin art piece. Using simple materials like raffia, twine, and a stick, along with some textured painting techniques, we'll create a fun and unique fall art piece. To top it off, we'll add reflective glass, seed beads, and resin for extra dimension and sparkle.

For this project, I'm making a witch's broomstick to add to my art piece. You can use a stick from your yard or grab one from a craft store (I used some from Hobby Lobby). Start by cutting a bunch of raffia to your desired length. Gather the raffia and secure the end with jute twine, tying it in a knot. Add a small dab of tacky glue to the knot, then continue wrapping the twine around it. Next, insert your stick into the raffia bundle and secure it with more twine, adding glue as needed to hold everything in place. I'll also swipe some gray and black paint along the handle. 

Now, let's move on to painting the background!...

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Pumpkin Head 🎃

halloween pumpkin Oct 16, 2024
 

I'm excited to welcome a special guest, Steve, as we team up to create a Halloween-inspired Pumpkin Head art piece! We'll guide you through each step, from blending the perfect background to adding character with highlights, shadows, and glass details that give it a unique pop. Whether you're decorating for Halloween or just love seasonal art, this project is a great way to get creative!

Begin by swirling white paint in the center of your canvas, moving outward in a circular motion until about 90% of the surface is covered. Then, switch to black paint, blending it in circular strokes from the edges toward the center, creating a gradient that’s darkest around the edges and lightens as it meets the white. Paint the sides of the canvas black for a seamless, finished look. Finally, use a heat tool to dry.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place white graphite paper underneath, and use a stylus to trace your pumpkin head man.

Now, let's add a base coat to all of his...

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Pink October Pumpkin 💕

fall pumpkin Oct 09, 2024
 
 

Create a stunning, textured pink pumpkin canvas with this step-by-step guide! We’ll start by tracing our pumpkin and painting it in soft shades like Vintage Pink, Teaberry, and Summer Peach for a beautifully blended look. Then, we’ll add a turquoise background, delicate gold details, and even a bit of sparkle with glass and resin accents.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace your pumpkin with a stylus. 

I’m using three beautiful shades of pink on my pumpkin: Vintage Pink, Teaberry, and Summer Peach. We’ll work on each section one at a time for a soft, blended look. Start with the large center section by painting it in Vintage Pink. Next, add Teaberry to one side and Summer Peach near the top. Blend a touch of white paint in the middle for dimension. Repeat this technique for each section around the pumpkin.

Next, paint the stem with Traditional Burnt Umber. I'll also add white paint on...

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Rustic Pumpkin 🎃

antique fall pumpkin Sep 25, 2024
 

Today, we're diving into a fun fall art project perfect for the season - creating a textured pumpkin on an 8x8 canvas using paint, decoupage, and glass! We'll start by prepping the canvas with rustic decoupage paper and adding a colorful, textured background. We'll embellish it with glass details like clear vase nips and crushed glass for that extra sparkle!

Apply a coat of Mod Podge to your 8x8 canvas and lay your rustic decoupage paper on top. Smooth it down with your hands and dry it with a heat tool. Add another coat of Mod Podge on top to seal the background. Tear off any excess paper and dry again.

Paint the edges of your canvas with Americana Red Spice. I'll also blend in Traditional Burnt Umber for a more messy and textured look. Dry with your heat tool. I'll come in with a 1/4-inch brush and add some spots of Spa Blue paint on the edges too. 

I want to create a surface for my pumpkin to sit on. About an inch above the bottom of your canvas, use a sponge brush to...

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Foil Pumpkin 🎃

fall pumpkin Sep 11, 2024
 

Looking for a one-of-a-kind pumpkin project this fall? We're creating a bold, wild, and totally fun foil pumpkin art piece that combines a mix of vibrant foils, metallic paints, and glass and resin. I’m here to walk you through every step - from tracing your pumpkin to adding those stunning foils and finishing off with a glossy resin coat.

Start by painting your canvas with two coats of black acrylic paint. Then, lightly sand it with sandpaper to create a smooth finish. Let dry.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place white graphite paper underneath, and trace your pumpkin with a stylus.

Decide where to place each type of foil on your pumpkin. I will apply a leopard print foil to two different sections, so I'll paint those with Metallic Black acrylic paint. I'll paint the rest of my pumpkin sections with a mix of Metallics Pearl Fruit Punch, Metallics Peacock Pearl, Scarlet (orange), and white paint. I'll also paint the stem with Metallics Festive Green. Dry with...

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Destin Metallic Pumpkin 🎃 🌊

beach fall pumpkin Sep 04, 2024
 

I'm thrilled to be joined by two incredible guest artists - Christie Hawkins from The Social Easel and Kasey Hope with P'zazz Art Studio. Together, we're crafting textured metallic pumpkins on a 6x6 canvas, perfect for adding a festive touch to your fall decor. Not only are these pumpkins adorable and super easy to make, but I'm also giving mine a unique twist by incorporating beachy elements like mini shells, starfish, Starfire glass, and seed beads. 

We are going to use modeling paint to create a textured pumpkin! Load a palette knife with modeling paste, make a large circle, and then create sections on each side in a "parenthesis" shape. Add your stem as well. Let dry for an hour or two.

I'll paint my pumpkin with Metallic Peal paint and blend in Metallic Ice Blue. I'll paint my background with Metallic Rose Shimmer and use dark pink to go around my pumpkin to create a shadow. I'll also paint the stem with Metallic Gold. 

Take the flat side of your brush and...

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Black Stenciled Pumpkin 🖤

fall pumpkin Nov 08, 2023
 

I am doing one last pumpkin - and this one is going to be black with some pretty stenciling, painted leaves, and lots of glass goodies! I am adding a stunning glass stem along with some Starfire glass, seed beads, and bubbles. The stencil really pops on this pumpkin, and it's the perfect fall project!

We will start by painting a nighttime background on our 10x10 canvas. I am using a 1-inch paintbrush and adding white paint to the middle in a circular motion and then adding some Buttercream paint and black paint too. Dry with a heat tool.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace your pumpkin onto your canvas with a stylus.

Next, add a basecoat of black paint to your pumpkin, painting each section at a time. Add some white paint to the right side of each section to create a highlight and some Metallic Amethyst to the left side. Dry with a heat tool.

Now, I'm going to paint some leaves underneath my pumpkin on the bottom....

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