The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning vibrant shades of red and orange and our favourite cosy knitwear is coming out of hibernation which can only mean one thing – autumn is here!
If, like us, you love celebrating autumn by switching up your home decor with seasonal homemade crafts, then these easy white pumpkin painting ideas are for you.
Painting pumpkins white is super easy – simply paint using acrylic chalk or spray white paint to create a calming and neutral canvas. Alternatively, you could buy and decorate fake white pumpkins made of plastic or porcelain from a craft store which could be used each year.
Unlike traditional carved pumpkins which only last up to a week, painted pumpkins can last for weeks. You can prolong their life if you display them out of direct sunlight in a cool spot, plus painting pumpkins can help them last even longer!
What’s also great about painting pumpkins is that you can opt for the tiniest or oddly shaped pumpkins that would be tricky to carve but are ideal for paint.
From artistic paint-splattered designs to glam gold leaf pumpkins and witchy Halloween pumpkins, explore a variety of white pumpkin painting designs in our article. We’ve gathered 15 easy white pumpkin painting ideas that will add a stylish touch to your home this autumn. Before you get started, take a look at how to paint pumpkins in our easy-to-follow tutorial.
15 easy white pumpkin painting ideas
1. DIY paint-splattered pumpkin
Taking inspiration from the paint splatters you often see on ceramics, this cool white painted pumpkin is super easy to make and the splatters make it look modern and stylish.
Simply paint your chosen pumpkin in white or black acrylic paint and then artfully splatter it using a colour paint of your choice. These DIY paint-splattered pumpkins would make a lovely autumnal wedding or Halloween dinner party table decoration.
Homey Oh My explains how to recreate DIY paint-splattered pumpkins on their blog.
2. White geometric painted pumpkin
This stylish white painted pumpkin uses a geometric design that would suit any home decor. You could use a stack of tiny pumpkins to create a gorgeous seasonal display to add to your dining room table or fireplace this autumn. Geometric designs can be drawn by hand onto your pumpkin and complement other designs in your home.
Aubree Originals has an easy white and black geometric painted pumpkin guide you can follow.
3. Bewitching white painted pumpkin
For a more Halloween-esque painted pumpkin idea, we love this bewitching white and black witch design. Simply paint your pumpkin in white acrylic, before using a black fineliner pen to draw your witchy design. You could go for a very simple outline of a witch’s hat or a more intricate witch on a broom design.
Arteza explains how to make a bewitching white painted pumpkin.
4. Gold leaf white painted pumpkin
Add a glamorous touch to your home this autumn with this gold leaf white painted pumpkin design idea. After painting your pumpkin white (you could also use a fake white pumpkin purchased from a craft store), simply use a brush and gold leaf paint to decorate your cool white painted pumpkin. An abstract or geometric design looks effective and is easy to do.
Find out how to make a painted bat pumpkin with this guide by Jessica Welling Interiors.
5. Gold and cool white painted pumpkin
These cool white painted pumpkin designs use a splash, dash or spray of gold paint to create a unique look. Once you’ve painted your pumpkin white, simply use a sponge or thick brush to dab on the gold paint. Alternatively, lightly spray your white pumpkin with gold.
At Home with Zan explains how to make this gold and cool white pumpkin painting idea.
6. Eyeball painted pumpkin
Children of all ages will love making these no-carve eyeball pumpkins for Halloween. A simple yet effective design that will make your neighbours jump in fright this spooky season. You’ll need acrylic paint, glue and paper to make this gruesome design.
Dream a Little Bigger explains how to make it.
If you’re after more cute pumpkin painting inspiration, Gathered has got you covered with 20 cute painted pumpkin ideas.
7. Pour over pumpkin
A paint-pouring technique is used to create this fun, colourful pumpkin design. You can use either a real or fake pumpkin, although if you use a real pumpkin opt for one with a smoother skin so the paint pours evenly. Chalk paint works well as it creates a matt blank canvas for the paint to land.
Use any shade of paint you like to pour carefully onto your pumpkin to create an art gallery-worthy piece! Layering up colours works well but remember to let each shade dry before pouring on a fresh colour.
Find out how to paint a pour over pumpkin with Dream a Little Bigger guide.
8. Disney’s Jack Skellington white painted pumpkin
Relive the Halloween tale of Jack Skellington in Disney’s ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ animated film, with this cool white painted pumpkin design. After painting your pumpkin white, use black acrylic paint with a fine brush to paint Jack’s ghoulish face.
Funny Money Mom explains how to make it.
9. Spider web white painted pumpkin
It wouldn’t be autumn without walking into a cobweb in the early mornings! These spiderweb white painted pumpkins are perfect for adding a seasonal Halloween touch to your home.
Paint your pumpkin white or black and allow it to dry before painting a spider web in a contrasting colour. A stack of tiny pumpkins with homemade spiders would be fun for this idea!
Girl Loves Glam has an easy-to-follow guide on how to make it.
10. Bold spider web painted pumpkin
Another spiderweb design that is easy and fun to create uses bolder brush strokes to create an eye-catching pumpkin. A large pumpkin would work best for this idea.
Dwell & Dine explains how to create bold spider web painted pumpkins.
11. Botanical painted pumpkin
Relaxing nature-themed painted pumpkins are our favourite. We love these botanical designs! Create your own stencil using our handy how to guide or browse stencil designs on Etsy.
To make your own botanical pumpkin, simply trace your plant design onto your chosen pumpkin using a marker pen and then paint using acrylic paint.
For more pumpkin painting inspiration, Gathered has got you covered with 43 easy painted pumpkin ideas.
12. Ice cream cone white painted pumpkin
Enjoy summer in autumn with these fun ice cream cone pumpkins. Gather a handful of smaller pumpkins, before painting each pumpkin in an ice cream shade.
Either pop them in a bowl or stack them in a cone, sticking a small ball of whitetack under each pumpkin to hold the display together. Don’t forget to add sprinkles and a flake!
Learn how to make an ice cream cone white pumpkin painting idea using DIY Playbook’s guide.
13. Unicorn white painted pumpkin
There is something whimsical about unicorns and this cute white unicorn painted pumpkin is super fun to make. Using a selection of pumpkin sizes, create an entire family of characterful unicorns.
Posh Little Designs has this easy guide.
14. Donut white painted pumpkin
These cool white painted donuts look good enough to eat! Make a delicious display this autumn with these donut-inspired designs.
Tiny pumpkins would work best, especially if you display them in a donut box!
Studio DIY has this handy guide which explains how to make it.
15. Chinoiserie-inspired blue and white painted pumpkin
Chinoiserie, or 'chinois' became popular in British homes in the 18th century. Inspired by art and design from France, China and Japan, why not have a go at creating your own chinois cool white painted pumpkin? Traditionally created using blue or white paint, this pumpkin design is an elegant addition to any home.
Polka Dot Chair has a short video guide which explains how to make it.
Embrace autumn with easy white pumpkin painting ideas
Pumpkin painting is a fun and relaxing craft activity that adults and children of all ages can enjoy doing together. Find seasonal inspiration for cool white pumpkin painting ideas to create a stylish autumnal display in your home this October.
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