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Create Halloween Mini Pumpkins

How to Create Halloween Mini Pumpkins

Beth Hilty

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Create easy yet elegant mini pumpkins for your Fall mantle

Create easy yet elegant mini pumpkins for your Fall mantle

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I liked the idea of different sizes so I chose both gourds and mini pumpkins

I liked the idea of different sizes so I chose both gourds and mini pumpkins

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First, Clean them with a damp cloth.

First, Clean them with a damp cloth.

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Next, paint them with 2-3 coats of paint until they are completely covered. This step takes time because you want to wait until they are completely dry before applying each coat.

Next, paint them with 2-3 coats of paint until they are completely covered. This step takes time because you want to wait until they are completely dry before applying each coat.

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Once all the coats are dry, you can begin decorating!

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I bought a pkg of clear letters for about $3 at Hobby Lobby.

I bought a pkg of clear letters for about $3 at Hobby Lobby.

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Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the pumpkin, lay the letters on and let dry before adding another layer to seal.

Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the pumpkin, lay the letters on and let dry before adding another layer to seal.

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To add dotted swirls, use a small brush to apply the design of your choice.

To add dotted swirls, use a small brush to apply the design of your choice.

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This takes somewhat of a steady hand if painting the design freehand. I use my pinky to steady my hand.

This takes somewhat of a steady hand if painting the design freehand. I use my pinky to steady my hand.

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For the glitter, paint the entire pumpkin in Mod Podge then sprinkle glitter and let dry. Once dry, apply another coat of Mod Podge to seal the glitter.

For the glitter, paint the entire pumpkin in Mod Podge then sprinkle glitter and let dry. Once dry, apply another coat of Mod Podge to seal the glitter.

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I used regular push pins but added sparkle by painting/glittering them.

I used regular push pins but added sparkle by painting/glittering them.

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Paint each push pin black. While still wet, dip the pin in glitter and let dry.

Paint each push pin black. While still wet, dip the pin in glitter and let dry.

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Once the pins are dry, simply push them into the pumpkin then add another coat of Mod Podge to seal. I mixed a little MP and glitter and painted the entire surface.

Once the pins are dry, simply push them into the pumpkin then add another coat of Mod Podge to seal. I mixed a little MP and glitter and painted the entire surface.

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You're Done

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Beth Hilty

Memphis, Tennessee

tangledeutopia.com

Check out more tutorials on tangledeutopia.com! I have a repurpose addiction and I'm currently seeking help at Goodwill and Hobby Lobby.

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Kayla Lynch 7 months ago

#photowall

Marina Khayo 7 months ago

Yeah me too. We have Halloween parties but like our neighborhoods aren't decorated or anything like in the US

Laine Smith 7 months ago

What a great idea and awesome job you did.

A Kimball 7 months ago

These are so cool!!! If only we fully decked out and celebrated Halloween in Aus!

Laine Smith 7 months ago

They will last probably a month because of the Mod Podge.

Beth Hilty (author) 7 months ago

So cute but I'd be sad to throw them away later. How long do they last?

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Beth Hilty (author) 7 months ago

Me too!!

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