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DIY Painted Fall Pumpkin

September 30, 2016~ DIY and craft projects, Fall, painting

This fall faux plastic pumpkins and I are having a moment! Like, “Ariel with the colour pink” moment. They’re everywhere and I love them for two reasons a) they’re not rotting from the inside out b) I can put all this effort into them and they’ll be around next year. At this point I’ve done // decoupage pumpkins // and because I love to paint, I’ve got these DIY Painted Fall Pumpkins for you.

Check out my other pumpkin tutorials: more painted fall floral pumpkins, DIY Drilled Pumpkins, DIY Fabric Pumpkins

Looking for a pumpkin recipe? Try my Baked Pumpkin & Gruyere Dip or my Handmade Pie Hack

*DecoArt provided the paint for review, but all thoughts are my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

painted floral fall white pumpkins

Painting Detailed Patterns The Easy Way

In the past I’ve done a few hand painted projects like my painted florals on glassware,  and my astrological sign painted breakfast in bed tray  but they all kind of hinge on you having talent… I accept this is a major flaw in my posts. So this time, I’m making it really simple! We’re just doing falling leaves, a flower or two, and maybe a squirrel. I’ll be spending more time showing the steps involved in creating these three elements, so that you can take it from there.

What I love about this style of painting, also know as the Rifle Paper Co. inspired school of painting, is that it’s less formal and more whimsical. You can have fun with colour and shapes and perspectives. So if you’re a sloppy painter  free spirit with a paintbrush, this one is for you!

white plastic pumpkin and americana acrylic paints

How to Paint a Rifle Paper Co. Fall Pattern

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You’ll need all these paints and materials to recreate this exact pattern and palette. If you’ve got different shades, feel free to use them!

    • Americana Paints – I used the following colours:
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Poodle Skirt Pink
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Melon
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Coral Blush
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Brilliant Red
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Tuscan Red
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Georgia Clay
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Spiced Pumpkin
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Saffron Yellow
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Cadmium Yellow
      • Americana Acrylic Paint 2oz-Frosted Plum
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Dark Chocolate
      • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Slate Grey
      • DecoArt Americana Gloss Enamel Paint, 2-Ounce, Black
    • Fine tip brushes
    • Plastic pumpkins – I purchased mine on clearance at Michaels this week, so take advantage while the sales are on!

A note on colour choice: I chose beautiful warm shades of red and yellow for the season, but you could easily do something in blues or purples and have it be perfectly seasonal. You can also buy all of these paints at Michaels or online through amazon.

acrylic paints in a bundle

Using Dark Chocolate, paint a series of branches in overlapping arabesques. Add extra branches and offshoots to fill the space. Keep in mind that you will be adding leaves all around the branches, so don’t space them too closely.

white plastic pumpkin with acrylic paints

Painting Fall Foliage

Paint your first leaf using Georgia Clay

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Paint your flower bud using Frosted Plum.

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Using Tuscan Red, paint your second leaf. This one is more like a sloppy maple leaf.

painting on white pumpkin

Using Saffron Yellow, paint your third leaf on the branches. I wish I knew the name of the tree off which I am basing this leaf, either way, it’s simple and small.

gif of painting

Using Brilliant Red, paint large anemones around the branches and to help fill spaces. These are like big red flowers. The real beauty of these ones comes with the finishing and contrasting details.

gif of painting on white pumpkin

At this point your pumpkin should look like this! This is where you take stock, add blooms or leaves, and figure out where you’re going to put your finishing touches.

gif of twirling pumkin

Using a mix of Dark Chocolate and Saffron Yellow to create a light brown for a final leaf motif on the branches. This one looks like an oak leaf. Make sure you make enough for two coats, and for some wildlife critters!

picture of painted white pumpkin with fall leaves

painted white pumpkin with fall leaves

Using Dark Chocolate add three little twigs closely together. Sprinkle them throughout the leaves and buds on the branches. You’ll add different coloured berries to complement the leaves. You can make them as long or as short as you’d like. I use them to help fill space and add another colour. You’ll also add pinecones and acorns. They’re simple enough and don’t really need a gif.

rifle paper co style painted pumpkin

Painting Squirrels

Using grey, add the squirrel shapes; using the brown mix from step 6 add squirrels and birds.

Wait till the first coat is dry, and then apply a second coat. You want the colour to be rich and deep, and you don’t want to see the white pumpkin beneath.

After the second coat is dry, using Black and the Dark Chocolate, add the details on your leaves.

  • For the first leaves (Georgia Clay) I used  black to run the veins down the centre of the leaves.
  • For the other leaves I used Dark Chocolate.
  • For the anemone, you’ll add a black dot for the centre.

painting a fall pumpkin

Adding Finishing Touches To Your Painted Fall Pumpkins

Using a variety of pinks and corals, add an extra stroke to the leaves and the flower bud to create depth in the colour of the leaves.

rifle paper co style painted pumkin

Enjoy your Painted Fall Pumpkin! Bow and gemstone are optional… but not really.

rifle paper co painted pumpkin with pom poms

gif of painted rifle paper co pumpkin

close-up of rifle paper co painted pumpkin

detail shot of rifle paper co inspired fall pumpkin

close-up picture of two rifle paper co inspired fall pumpkins

gif of rifle paper co inspired pumpkin

close-up of rifle paper co inspired pumpkin

close-up of two rifle paper co inspired fall pumpkins

 

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  1. Emily says

    September 30, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Love this! You are so talented with mixing bright colors together and making them work beautifully. I love pumpkin crafts and this is a great idea.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 30, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Thank you so much Emily, what a nice compliment! I’m a secret pumpkin craft lover too 😉 Although I don’t know how secret it is at this point haha

      Reply
      • nims says

        October 23, 2018 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Ariel, this is looking so beautiful..loved it totally.. the pumpkin you used is plastic white or something else? because upon clicking the hyperlink for the pumpkin it is routing me to the carvable pumpkin which is not plastic type.. can you please clarify the pumpkin type you used.. also, did you do a white coat of painting before doing the fall painting.. thank you..

        Reply
        • Ariel says

          October 23, 2018 at 8:08 pm

          Hi Nims! That is peculiar, I’ll check the link tonight. I used white plastic pumpkins from the craft store. Hope that helps!

          Reply
  2. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    October 2, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Oh Ariel, they are absolutely beautiful!! Pinning!

    Reply
  3. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Your pumpkins are seriously gorgeous!! You are so talented!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 3, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Thank you Jenny! XOXO

      Reply
  4. Kati says

    October 4, 2016 at 12:10 am

    These pumpkins make me so happy, as well as your tutorial! So much fun and so beautiful. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 4, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Kati! Paiting them was easy! Making all those gifs was tricky 😉

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    October 7, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I’m thinking I may try to do one of these for my little girl’s baptism party on Sunday! Adding it to the “to-do” list. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 8, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      so cool! I hope you get it done in time!

      Reply
  6. Lisa Bensenhaver Kennedy says

    October 10, 2016 at 12:50 am

    This is beautiful! After watching the debate and being unable to sleep I think I’ll get started now. So glad to have found you!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 11, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Thanks Lisa! I’d love to see a photo if you made it after all.

      Reply
      • susan cason says

        September 26, 2019 at 12:07 pm

        so you bake theM?

        Reply
        • Ariel says

          September 26, 2019 at 1:04 pm

          Hi Susan, what do you mean?

          Reply
  7. Maria Seoane says

    June 20, 2021 at 11:11 am

    Wow amazing! Very impressive! Will definitely give this a go!

    Reply

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