Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins. If you’re in search of festive decor forHalloweenor a fun activity to do with your little ones? Head to the pumpkin patch for gourds just ripe for picking and adorning. With a steady hand, a bit of imagination and crafty supplies, go beyond carving traditional jack-o'-lanterns and try more creative, Pinterest-worthy designs that are perfect for hanging on the front door, displaying in the foyer, sitting atop tables or arranging in clusters on the front porch.From a galaxy, far, far away inspiration and fall wreaths to sophisticated metallic leaf and painted creations, make the most of the season with stylish and spooky pumpkin decorating ideas. Even better, some timeless options below are great for cozying up your home throughThanksgiving.

Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins. If you’re in search of festive decor forHalloweenor a fun activity to do with your little ones? Head to the pumpkin patch for gourds just ripe for picking and adorning. With a steady hand, a bit of imagination and crafty supplies, go beyond carving traditional jack-o'-lanterns and try more creative, Pinterest-worthy designs that are perfect for hanging on the front door, displaying in the foyer, sitting atop tables or arranging in clusters on the front porch.

From a galaxy, far, far away inspiration and fall wreaths to sophisticated metallic leaf and painted creations, make the most of the season with stylish and spooky pumpkin decorating ideas. Even better, some timeless options below are great for cozying up your home throughThanksgiving.

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Unique Wreath

Lovely Indeed

A wreath made out of pumpkins painted in pretty colors.

02of 14Over the RainbowStudio DIYThose cute, white mini pumpkins you can pick up at the grocery just got even cuter. Turn them intoclouds at the end of a rainbowwith craft foam in various colors and a little glue, as Studio DIY!’s founder Kelly did. Make the rainbow section in your chosen color pattern first, then use your hot glue gun to connect them to your mini pumpkins. If your min pumpkins are a little lumpy on the bottom, you can slice the bottom edge so they can lay flat without wobbling.

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Over the Rainbow

Studio DIY

Two white pumpkins serve as clouds for a DYI rainbow made out of crafting foam.

Those cute, white mini pumpkins you can pick up at the grocery just got even cuter. Turn them intoclouds at the end of a rainbowwith craft foam in various colors and a little glue, as Studio DIY!’s founder Kelly did. Make the rainbow section in your chosen color pattern first, then use your hot glue gun to connect them to your mini pumpkins. If your min pumpkins are a little lumpy on the bottom, you can slice the bottom edge so they can lay flat without wobbling.

03of 14Carved in the StarsMartha Stewart LivingThis pumpkin fromMartha Stewart’s vault will have you seeing stars! To carve up this Insta-worthy display, use a drill to punch the constellation’s holes and connect the dots with a standard blade. There’s also a template for those seeking guidance to this mini galaxy. If you want to do your own thing, use a drill and blade to create out-of-this-world patterns.

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Carved in the Stars

Martha Stewart Living

A craft pumpkin carved with constellation cut outs that let out light.

This pumpkin fromMartha Stewart’s vault will have you seeing stars! To carve up this Insta-worthy display, use a drill to punch the constellation’s holes and connect the dots with a standard blade. There’s also a template for those seeking guidance to this mini galaxy. If you want to do your own thing, use a drill and blade to create out-of-this-world patterns.

04of 14Pun IntendedStudio DIYTrick-or-treat takes on a whole new meaning withthese adorable punny pumpkins, courtesy of Studio DIY. Plus, they’re straightforward to recreate, so you can “creep it real” all season long. All you need is pumpkins, craft paint and word tattoos. Use a damp paper towel to put on the tattoos. Tip: If you have great handwriting (and a steady hand), write the puns yourself using a paint pen.

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Pun Intended

Painted pumpkins with Halloween-themed puns, like “Creep it Real” written on them.

Trick-or-treat takes on a whole new meaning withthese adorable punny pumpkins, courtesy of Studio DIY. Plus, they’re straightforward to recreate, so you can “creep it real” all season long. All you need is pumpkins, craft paint and word tattoos. Use a damp paper towel to put on the tattoos. Tip: If you have great handwriting (and a steady hand), write the puns yourself using a paint pen.

05of 14Foiled!Martha Stewart LivingSwap scary for stylish withthis foil-covered findfromMartha Stewart Living. First, trace a leaf shape onto your pumpkin, then fill it with metal-leaf adhesive. Next, place a gilding sheet over your shape and use a dry brush to apply. You can also spray paint the pumpkin stem in gold or silver to give it more flair.

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Foiled!

A pumpkin decorated with foil leaves in gold glued onto it and a spray painted gold top.

Swap scary for stylish withthis foil-covered findfromMartha Stewart Living. First, trace a leaf shape onto your pumpkin, then fill it with metal-leaf adhesive. Next, place a gilding sheet over your shape and use a dry brush to apply. You can also spray paint the pumpkin stem in gold or silver to give it more flair.

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Brush Stroke of Genius

The Merry Thought

Pumpkins - Home

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Put on a Happy Face

Chris Andre

Three painted pumpkins decorated with emoji faces.

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Marbled Marvels

Courtesy Proper

Small pumpkins decorated with pastel marbling paint.

09of 14Heavy PourDesign, Dining and DiapersMetallic gourdsand pumpkins make a surprisingly chic update to your autumn table decor, as Taryn Whiteaker demonstrates. The best part: All it takes is a little paint and an imperfect pour. Craft pumpkins in white, black or orange paint. Pour the paint onto the top of the pumpkin and let it ooze down the sides. Drying time may be a day or two, depending on how heavy your pour and pumpkin size.

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Heavy Pour

Design, Dining and Diapers

Three pumpkins (small, medium, and large) painted with dripped paint.

Metallic gourdsand pumpkins make a surprisingly chic update to your autumn table decor, as Taryn Whiteaker demonstrates. The best part: All it takes is a little paint and an imperfect pour. Craft pumpkins in white, black or orange paint. Pour the paint onto the top of the pumpkin and let it ooze down the sides. Drying time may be a day or two, depending on how heavy your pour and pumpkin size.

10of 14Chalkboard PaintFairgoodsTake a craft or real pumpkin and cover with chalkboard paint. After you let it dry, use chalk to scribble (and erase as necessary) a fun fall-themed design. If you’re prone to a mistake or two in DIY projects, this chalkboard-painted pumpkin is for you.

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Chalkboard Paint

Fairgoods

Pumpkins painted with chalk paint.

Take a craft or real pumpkin and cover with chalkboard paint. After you let it dry, use chalk to scribble (and erase as necessary) a fun fall-themed design. If you’re prone to a mistake or two in DIY projects, this chalkboard-painted pumpkin is for you.

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Flight of Fancy

It All Started with Paint

A painted white pumpkin decorated with cardboard black and white bats.

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Simple Sequins

Sugar and Cloth

A white pumpkin decorated with gold sequins.

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May the Force Be with You

DIY Candy

Pumpkins painted to look like C3PO and R2D2 from Star Wars.

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Pen a Pumpkin

A small, white pumpkin painted in a herringbone pattern with a gold paint pen.

source: people.com