TUTORIAL: Gold Accented Decoupaged Pumpkins

I was contacted by Michaels and asked to be a part of their Great Pumpkin Challenge and with my deep love of the Fall and Halloween I was pumped to participate. They sent me a box of their craft pumpkins and was told to create a look for them...how fun, right!

These are what the pumpkins looked like.  Michaels has a whole array of awesome craft pumpkins in stores now. They come in lots of different sizes and colors...cream, black and original orange....so you can create a whole multitude of looks.  And the best part is they never spoil! So you can paint them, carve them, glitterize them any time (like say August!) and they will last for months and years to come.

I am really into the gold color scheme these days and my first thought was that I wanted a cream and gold look for my pumpkins, how pretty and chic and perfect for Fall, right! I found the perfect shade of gold spray paint at Michaels, some pretty paper doilies in the cake decorating aisle, and then I fell head over heels in love with the awesome rolls of Martha Stewart's new Decoupage papers as one set had the coolest gold cross-hatch design. All pure perfection for my idea to become reality.  Here is how I made them...

Gold Accented Pumpkin using Decoupage Paper

1 roll of Martha Stewart Decoupage papers

Mod Podge

Foam brush

Decoupage Tools from Mod Podge

Using the foam brush, cover the pumpkin with a thin layer of mod podge. Cut the decoupage papers into smaller strips based off of the curves of the pumpkin and brush mod podge on the wrong side of the paper. Place the decoupage papers onto the pumpkin (mod podge side facing the pumpkin) and smooth out the wrinkles as you go using the decoupage tools. Once completely covered wait 15-20 minutes for mod podge to dry. Add a coat of mod podge to the outside of the pumpkin (over top the decoupage papers) to seal, let dry, and have fun decorating with your new pretty pumpkin!

Ahhh, gold and cream prettiness!

Gold Accented Doily Pumpkin with Initial

Krylon Champagne Nouveau spray paint

Krylon Primer spray in White (if needed!)

Small 4" paper doily

Scissors

Mod Podge

Foam brush

White Paint Pen or Chalk Pen

This is the gold spray paint that I just fell in love with...it is the perfect shade of gold!!!
Spray your pumpkin all over (in a well ventilated area...outdoors is best!) and let dry for a few hours.

Once dry, take your doily and cut out the center of it.

Using the foam brush, mod podge the pumpkin in the area you would like your doily to be placed. Mod podge the wrong side of the doily too. Place the doily (mod podge side facing pumpkin!) onto the pumpkin and let dry.

Once dry, place another layer of mod podge over top to seal the doily onto the pumpkin. Once that layer is dry (the modge podge should be invisible when it is dry!) you can take a paint pen or a chalk pen and write the initial of your family's last name!

And now I'm off to a great start on my Fall decorating, thanks Michaels!

Also, did you know...

·         All Michaels locations are hosting a Great Pumpkin Event on Saturday, October 5 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. For only $6 (which covers the cost of a 9” carveable pumpkin) kids can create their own pumpkin design and a free face painter will also be on hand. A great weekend event for the whole family!

·         Did you know that Michaels offers custom carved pumpkins that can be personalized with a variety of designs and names? Prices start at $19.99 and you can them order at all Michaels locations, just make sure to place your order by Oct. 13 so that it will be completed by Halloween. Visit www.michaels.com/custom-carved-pumpkins for more information.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

 XOXO,

*I received compensation for this post; however, this is my personal, honest opinion based on my experience with the product.