It’s time to decorate for Halloween! If you’re looking for a fun way to create your spooky decor, why not invite your friends over for a festive pumpkin decorating party?
These easy decorations and creative refreshments will delight your guests as they create their perfect pumpkins. We’ve also shared creative ways to glam up your gourd without the mess.
Painted Pumpkins
Your pumpkin will be the talk of the block with these fun decorating techniques! No need for the goopy mess- these carving-free ideas add fun flair to any pumpkin.
Add a splash of sparkle or dunk your pumpkin in gold glitz- either way your pumpkins are sure to shine with these decorating tips!
Boo-tifully simple design: Simply paint your pumpkin with Black Acrylic Paint and let it dry. Next, paint liquid glue on the stem and sprinkle with Metallic Glitter. Shake off any excess sparkle and let dry. Finally, scrawl a spooky message on your pumpkin with a DecoColor Gold Marker.
Glitter-dipped and delightful: Paint your pumpkin from base to stem with Gold Metallic Acrylic Paint. Add an additional coat of paint that only covers the bottom half of your pumpkin and sprinkle with Metallic Glitter for a gold-dipped look.
Shiny Chevron: Create your own chevron-designed pumpkin using Super Tacky Tape. Cut this strong double-stick tape into zig-zag shapes. Then sprinkle your pumpkin with Metallic Glitter for a gold, modern look.
Pumpkin Carving Party Invites
Your guests will love these fun pumpkin party invitations. Make your own using our easy DIY guide!
Pictured: A7 Poppy Flat Card, A7 Black Envelope, Eco-White Text Paper, Jack-O-Lantern Rubber Stamp, Washi Tape Raven Chevron, VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, Picante Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder
Psst! Here’s a tip! Stamp and emboss pumpkins one by one using VersaMark Inkpad and embossing powders. Doing the colors separately will ensure that the embossing powders do not mix on the card. Print and cut text layer and adhere to card using Chevron Washi Tape.
Pretty Pumpkin Décor
Decorate more than just your pumpkins! Spruce up your space with these festive flourishes perfect for your decorating party. These jolly jack-o’-lanterns are sure to inspire your guests as they make they own pumpkin creations.
Use this festive Halloween Rosette Kit to add fun flair to your pumpkin-carving party.
Pop up these Honeycomb Pumpkins to set your table or hang from the ceiling for quick and cute decoration.
These jolly Pumpkin Gel Gems are fun additions to any window or mirror.
Delicious Details
Decorating your pumpkins outside in the crisp autumn weather? Help your guests stay warm with this sweet treat- hot chocolate paired with festive Pumpkin Peeps!
We love this idea from Home is Where the Boat Is. Use Pumpkin Peeps in your hot chocolate for a sweet and spooky treat!
Keep the pumpkin theme going by using a pumpkin to create a cute drink cooler. Just slice in half, clean, and fill with a clear bowl with ice for a creative way to keep drinks cold.
Refresh your guests using this cute cooler idea from Martha Stewart.