2. Carve out those areas carefully and smooth edges
Acrylic painting tutorial for creating a pumpkin
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With Halloween right around the corner and Trevor and I living in the city we always struggle with how to hand out candy. We want to participate with the kids in the building but don’t necessarily want to be home either. This DIY pumpkin tutorial is the perfect solution and so fun to create!
I was excited to find these giant bags of Hershey’s candy at Walmart that was perfect to fill my DIY pumpkin and leave on our doorstep for kids to pick from all night. It’s so easy to get a variety of chocolates so I can make all the kids (and my husband) happy! This year they have new Reese cups that say ‘boo’ on them and I’m kind of obsessed y’all.
Make sure to grab a craft hollow pumpkin and a crafting knife that’s serrated. You can choose your theme and what colors you want to cover these with acrylic paint. It’s fun to tape off different faces and get creative and is the perfect activity to do with friends or family! It’s so much less mess than real pumpkins and no hassle to clean up.
- Place washii tape on where you would like the mouth to be or mark with pencil – make sure to create a large enough opening for people to be able to stick their hand into.
2. Carve out those areas carefully and smooth edges
3. Paint the base of the pumpkin and let dry
4. Once dry pencil in teeth, eyes & any other details you like
5. Paint in your details and let dry
6. Once everything is dry just throw in your Hershey’s Halloween candy – each bag will fill about 2 large pumpkins!
Let me know if you create one and be sure to check out all the new Hershey’s candy during Halloween and let me know what your favorite is!
Paint Your Own “Pumpkin Cat” Tutorial – Webstore Exclusive
Join Toni for “Pumpkin Cat”. Grab yourself a jar of water along with your paints and brushes and start getting creative. In this tutorial Toni will talk and demonstrate step by step to help even the most inexperienced artist create a picture to be proud of.
All you need is –
a mixture of acrylic paints colours including a metallic like gold
a canvas or acrylic paper or similar heavy weight paper.
and some old paper and old clothes or apron to protect your good stuff from stray paint!
Don’t have your own equipment, but still want to try?
We can post sets out to you!
Check out our web store for everything you need!
Easely Does It takes no responsibility for damage to household items or clothes during the session and adequate protection should be taken by the parents prior to the session starting.
We have a Facebook group for everyone who takes part in our sessions, we’d love see what you’ve created! If you need any help or would like feedback pop up a post and we’ll let you know what a fantastic job you’ve done
Need some paints? Why not grab yourself a set from our store!
Description
Join Toni for “Pumpkin Cat”. Grab yourself a jar of water along with your paints and brushes and start getting creative. In this tutorial Toni will talk and demonstrate step by step to help even the most inexperienced artist create a picture to be proud of.
All you need is –
a mixture of acrylic paints colours including a metallic like gold
a canvas or acrylic paper or similar heavy weight paper.
and some old paper and old clothes or apron to protect your good stuff from stray paint!
Don’t have your own equipment, but still want to try?
We can post sets out to you!
Check out our web store for everything you need!
Easely Does It takes no responsibility for damage to household items or clothes during the session and adequate protection should be taken by the parents prior to the session starting.
We have a Facebook group for everyone who takes part in our sessions, we’d love see what you’ve created! If you need any help or would like feedback pop up a post and we’ll let you know what a fantastic job you’ve done
Need some paints? Why not grab yourself a set from our store!
Materials List:
- Faux Shiplap Sign Blank
- Colonial Black No Pain Gel Stain
- Fluff Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
- Colonel Mustard Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
- Coffee Bean Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
- Chocolate Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
- Florida Orange Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
- Evergreen Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
- Acrylic Paint Brush Set
- Gorilla Super Glue
Step 1:
I started this project with a Faux Shiplap Sign Blank from Twin Knob Woodworks. The shiplap look is a groove cut into the board, giving it that classic look. Wonderful product for sign makers, crafters and DIY-lovers to paint, stencil and chalk mineral paint custom designs. Exact measurements for each blank is 11 1/4” wide 22 1/2” long 3/4” thick. I also opted to add the frame to the blank.
Step 2:
For the base coat of the sign, I applied a layer of No Pain Gel Stain in the color Colonial Black. Simply use a rag to apply and let dry before moving onto your next steps.
Step 3:
Once your surface is dry, you’ll want to grab all of your paint colors and your acrylic artist brushes. Start by making an oval shape with the color Chocolate. Then add “C” shaped strokes to create a large pumpkin shape.
Step 4:
Next, fill in with the color Florida Orange. Then, use the colors Fluff and Colonel Mustard to add highlights and dimension.
To find out how to complete this adorable painted pumpkin sign, head on over to Rustic Orchard Home here!
Author: Rustic Orchard Home
Tammy is the creator of Rustic Orchard Home. She loves decorating and creating all things farmhouse, vintage, and sparkly. Tammy wants to share this passion to inspire others to create, paint and decorate a beautiful home on a budget.
