If you're over buying a flimsy pumpkin-carving set each year, or just want to decorate without involving pumpkin guts, we have some ideas for you! Not only is the annual cost of pumpkin carving pricey, but the activity itself can also be dangerous and incredibly messy. This Fall, skip the hassle of cutting up a gourd by trying something new: a no-carve pumpkin decoration. Here are more 10 ideas to get you started.
- Donut Decor - Pumpkins or mini gourds painted like sweet treats are cute and perfect for trick-or-treat season!
- Googly Eyes - They make anything fun, especially pumpkins! Use them to make semispooky figures with your gourds.
- Sharpie Art - Pumpkins are the perfect canvas for Sharpie designs, so go crazy with elaborate designs.
- Washi Tape - This Japanese tape is colorful and patterned, so it doesn't take much to make your pumpkin look like a work of art.
- Bedazzle - Using rhinestones and a hot glue gun, you can make sparkly pumpkins that will impress guests of every age.
- Pushpin Pumpkins - Thumbtacks can create stunning designs, with no mess involved!
- Mummify - A roll of white crepe paper and a pair of googly eyes will transform your pumpkin into a mummy.
- Glitter Glam - Spray-on glue on the tops of your pumpkins, then dust with glitter for glitzy gourds. You can also go bold by covering the whole pumpkin in glitter!
- Henna Inspired - Use puff paint to draw on an intricate Henna-inspired design.
- Party Animals - All you need is paint, pom poms, and paper for these adorable party animal pumpkins.
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L to R: Donut-painted gourds - photo from Pinterest.com | Glitter pumpkins - photo from blog the-farmersdaughter.com | Sharpie decor - photo from Care.com[/caption]
Adapted from Popsugar's article:
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/-Carve-Pumpkin-Ideas-35634192#photo-35634199