4 Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Fall Decorations

Fall means a changing of the guard, and changing the decorations in your home or office. During fall, it’s time to switch to warmer colors like orange, red, brown and dark greens. You can also incorporate more blankets and throws and accessories with fluffy and soft materials. Ultimately, I think you can’t have fall decor without pumpkins. This year, why not try a no-carve pumpkin decorating idea? I’ll walk you through it step by step.

Not Your Ordinary Pumpkin

Decorating with pumpkins doesn’t have to be hard or messy. I had to learn this myself. Growing up, my parents took us to get a real pumpkin every year. We would have a carving night where Mom would cover the table in newspaper and everyone would draw a design on their pumpkin. My dad, who was an engineer, meticulously cut out everyone’s designs until we were old enough to handle a knife ourselves. Then we would gut the pumpkins, roast the pumpkin seeds for a snack and display our pumpkins on the fireplace with a candle inside. Those are some good memories, but now as I think back it was SO MESSY.

See, when I was a kid, I never did the clean up, I never had to wash the pumpkin seeds off, I never had to worry about throwing the rotten pumpkin away at the end of the season. I just had fun. Now as an adult, it doesn’t sound as fun, I’m sorry. LOL That’s why No-Carve Pumpkins are such a great alternative. There’s plenty of variety and creative ideas you can do now with these decorative accents.

What are No-Carve Pumpkins?

No-Carve Pumpkins are decorative elements in the shape of pumpkins, but are made out of styrofoam and are lightweight. You can paint them, bedazzle them, decor them…really the possibilities are endless. They come in a variety of colors and sizes. The ultimate benefit is that you can use the same pumpkins over and over again each year. No mess, no waste!

I’ve created 4 easy no-carve pumpkin ideas that are fun and cost effective to make. Hopefully there’s something for everyone’s decor aesthetic. Also, just to make it easier for you, I’ve included a How-To Video for each pumpkin. I really want you to try these no-carve pumpkin ideas, can you tell?

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4 Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas:

Idea #1: Country Chic Pumpkin

This pumpkin will give a classic pumpkin feel with a traditional fall color scheme. Dress this pumpkin up with wired ribbon, decorative leaves and a bow. Also, I bought all the supplies here from the Dollar Tree for a total of $3. You can’t beat that! My brother-in-law said, “I don’t know why a pumpkin needs a sweater, but it’s looking good.” LOL. You can find the step by step instructions here, or watch the How-To Tutorial below.

Idea #2 – Modern Pumpkin

The second no-carve pumpkin decorating idea is Modern. This project caters to the Boho Chic decorating trend that is so popular now. I even redid my entire basement in this Black and White boho chic designs.

Use this pumpkin as a quick update to any room. It’s abstract and will get your creative juices flowing. For this project, all you need is a Sharpie marker and ribbon. You can purchase the pumpkin in black, so all you have to do is add color with a marker. Grab the kids too, this is a pumpkin decorating project they can do with you. Take a look at the How-To Video Below.

Idea #3 – Sweater Pumpkin

The third DIY is unique and interesting. I’m going to tell you now, it has many steps, but it’s worth it to persevere. For this project, you need a tube of silicone caulking, and Gloss white spray paint. Take a look at the How-To Video below for all the details.

Idea #4 – Bling Pumpkin

Are you having fun yet? Are you inspired to try these no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas? I hope the answer is YES! Well, I couldn’t end a decorating series without doing something with Bling, I mean I do call myself a “DIVA” (you can read more about why I think Diva is a positive word HERE).

I LOVE bling, really anything that sparkles, but I do understand that it’s not for everyone. But for those that like a little bling (or maybe a lot) this DIY is perfect for you. For this project you need an assortment of rhinestones, ribbon, Gloss spray paint, adhesive diamond mesh and hot glue. Once again, a lot of these products can be found inexpensively at the Dollar Tree. Watch the video below for all the steps. Be careful though, you might just become part of the bling team! LOL

Show Off Your Work

When you make you pumpkins, show them off. Put them on your desk at work, place them in the entry way of your home, or style them near the fireplace. These no-carve pumpkins are your work of art. You should be proud. I’d love to see them as well. Post a picture below or tag me #purplecraftdiva in your pictures on social media.

Until Next Time…Stay Crafty!

Angie

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