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    Crackle Painted Pumpkins

    by Jennifer Fancher 12 Comments Published: 9/7/17 Updated: 3/9/22 This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Looking to customize your fall decor to match your home? How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your decor colors!

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    This morning, there was just the right amount of nip in the air that inspired me. Bring out all the Fall decor!!

    Cozy sweaters, apple cider, burlap garland and pumpkins. I pulled out my decor and realized that it wasn't going to work.

    My DIY pumpkins from last year didn't quite fit the colors of this year's decor.

    Since the budget is alway on my mind, I found a way to change my fall decor without buying tons of new items!

    Here's how I took a short afternoon, those old pumpkins and created Crackle Painted Pumpkins that match my decor!

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    Crackle Painted Pumpkins Supply List

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    • Plastic Pumpkin like these - I got mine from Hobby Lobby.
    • Painters tape
    • White School Glue
    • Color Paint - I used Valspar Night View from a sample tin I had.
    • Metallic Paint - I used DecoArt Rich Espresso
    • Foam Brushes and Detailed Paint Brush
    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    First, you tape off the pumpkin stem and then liberally apply the white school glue. I chose a pumpkin with a floral stem so I could handle it from either the floral stem or the pumpkin stem.

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    Allow the glue to try until it's just tacky to the touch.

    Next you paint the pumpkin in the color of your choice. I loved the smoky navy color from Valspar.

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    Unless you have oodles of time to hold it and allow it to air dry, I suggest using a hairdryer to speed things up a bit.

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    It was fascinating to watch the crackle form before your eyes! It comes out to a neat, crackle painted pumpkin!

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    Lastly, you remove the tape from the stem and paint it with metallic paint. Since the rich espresso has a nice copper hue, I thought it would compliment the navy-ish color nicely.

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    Finally you style it how you like.  I found this old wooden sewing drawer at a garage sale that works great as a planter.  You can find a similar one here.

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!
    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    I paired my Crackle Painted Pumpkins with some mini pumpkins, dried eucalyptus and artificial orange lantern bush I found at Hobby Lobby.

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!
    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!

    I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Of course, feel free to share the video below!

    Have fun with this easy DIY! Happy Fallifying, friends!

    How to make your own crackle painted pumpkins to match your fall decor colors!
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    1. Jennifer

      September 20, 2017 at 8:17 am

      Thanks for hosting! Always love linking up!

    2. THERESA

      September 19, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party.sharing.

    3. Jennifer

      September 19, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing my Crackle Pumpkin DIY!

    4. Jennifer

      September 19, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      I'm so honored the you stopped by and that you took the time to comment! Thank you so much and send me pics if you try it!

    5. Michele Michael

      September 19, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Hi Jennifer.

      Found you on Brag About It and I'm lovin' the smoky grey color. The crackle is perfect and I always use a crackle medium. Feeling like I need to try some white glue.

    6. Jennifer

      September 18, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like them!

    7. White Furniture

      September 18, 2017 at 5:48 am

      Wow… these painted pumpkins look cute. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

    8. Jennifer

      September 14, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks so much Hayden! It was a fun and easy DIY! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!

    9. Hayden

      September 14, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Jen, these pumpkins are gorgeous! I love the color and the technique you chose. Such a pretty fall vignette!

    10. Jennifer

      September 13, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks so much Sandra! I always love linking up!

    11. Sandra L Garth

      September 13, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      The pumpkins look like you paid a pretty penny for them, great project! It's nice to be able to refresh rather than repurchase. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.

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