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Chalkboard Paint Pumpkins

September 17, 2013 By Shannah Coe 50 Comments

Artificial pumpkins are one of those craft items that you can do so many things with…carve, cover, paint, etc. The list really does go and on. Last year, I used some washi tape to decorate one for part of my Halloween decorations. This year, I decided to create some chalkboard paint pumpkins so my kids could decorate them over and over again between now and Halloween.Chalkboard Pumpkins on Steps with label_wm

Chalkboard Pumpkins


This is one of those tutorials that is so simple that it barely needs a tutorial but I wanted to share with you what I did in case you are thinking of making some chalkboard paint pumpkins of your own.

First, pick out your pumpkins.  Just like at the pumpkin patch, there are lots of shapes and colors.  I picked white for this project but it really doesn’t matter.White Pumpkins_wm
Next, choose your paint method. I originally thought about hand painting them but decided spray paint would be so much faster. So, I grabbed a can of chalkboard spray paint.Chalkboard Paint_wm
Spray several very light coats onto your pumpkins. Seriously, light is the key word here. You are going to need 2-3 coats minimum so go light knowing this from the start. NOTE: Be sure to read the can for your spray paint to determine the wait time between coats. It ranges for each brand so pay attention because it really does matter.Finished Chalkboard Pumpkins_wm
Once your pumpkins are all dry, leave them for 24 hours. Then, rub the entire service down with chalk to cure the paint.Chalk cure on pumpkin_wm
Wipe off all that chalk and you are ready to decorate. Honestly, it is embarassing how bad at drawing I am but I’ll share these with you anyways. #keepingitrealWriting on Chalkboard Pumpkins_wmJackolantern Pumpkin_wmChalkboard Pumpkins on Steps_wmBoo Chalk Pumpkins_wm
How do you typically decorate your pumpkins? Do you use a lot of artificial pumpkins around the house to make it easy to reuse year after year?

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  1. Krista @ the happy housie says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:46 am

    So cute Shannah!! Pinning:)
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 20, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks! I love how they turned out and the kids are having a blast drawing on them.

      Reply
  2. Cynthia L. says

    September 24, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I love this idea! I never thought of using chalkboard paint on a fake pumpkin, but what better way to change things up. I bet your kids just love them.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 24, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Thanks! We used finger paints on pumpkins last year which got me to thinking about painting pumpkins in different ways. Stumbling upon the chalkboard spray paint in my craft closet just made this idea come together 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jen V says

    September 24, 2013 at 9:59 am

    I love this idea! I bought one of those fake pumpkins last year at Michaels with the intention of carving it, but I think I might do this instead. Thanks for sharing.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 24, 2013 at 11:26 am

      I tend to store a bunch of faux pumpkins so I always them around to use for crafts.

      Reply
  4. Giveaways 4 Mom says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:01 am

    This is so cute. We did pumpkin carving last year. But, I like this idea so I think we are going to give this a go this year.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 24, 2013 at 11:25 am

      We typically do pumpkin carving but it happens so late in the season so the pumpkins don’t rot. This year, we started with the chalkboard pumpkins so the kids can still have some fun early.

      Reply
  5. Raquel @ Organized Island says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I love this! I love chalkboard everything and these are so cute! The pumkins look so sleek in black!
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  6. Tracy says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I’ve seen lots of DIY pumpkins this year but this is the first chalkboard pumpkin I’ve seen. I love this idea, thanks for sharing!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks! We have been having a blast drawing on these.

      Reply
  7. Malia says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    This is such a fun idea!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Milena says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    So clever! Love it! This could be really fun for homeschoolers! Math on a pumpkin- writing on a pumpkin! So cool! Thanks for the tip!

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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Oh…great ideas! I love the math on the pumpkin.

      Reply
  9. Janeane Davis says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    This is a cute idea. I wonder what other ways I can use the techniques here to decorate with my children.
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  10. Jennifer B says

    September 24, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    This is such a CUTE idea!! My kids would love this because they can decorate them over and over again!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      That is definitely what my kids keep doing…over and over!

      Reply
  11. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    September 24, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    I sooo love this craft.. perfect for Halloween and Fall; will also keep the kids busy and look stylish.. what more do you want from a fun craft?? I just love it.. thanks for sharing
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks! We have definitely had fun drawing on them.

      Reply
  12. Mary @Capturing Magical Memories® says

    September 24, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    I love this idea. I can see my son drawing the face on over and over and over again. Now I don’t like the curing step with the chalk but everything else looks easy as pie.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      My kids have been changing the writing on faces on them just about daily. The curing is really simple…it just uses a lot of chalk on such a big object 🙂

      Reply
  13. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says

    September 24, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    These are adorable!! Great idea for my classroom! I am doing this!!!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      Oh, this would be so great for a classroom. I think I will donate one of these for a countdown pumpkin to H’s classroom.

      Reply
  14. Amy Desrosiers says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    This is a really cute idea! My kids would love this project! Thanks for the idea!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks so much! It is definitely fun for the kids.

      Reply
  15. Jenny says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    now there’s an idea… gonna have to give this a try~
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks! We are having so much fun with them.

      Reply
  16. Dawn Lopez says

    September 24, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Ahhh, that is so adorable! Totally LOVE this idea! I love everything Halloween & pumpkin decor!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  17. Jordyn @ Almost Supermom says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    LOVE this idea!! We carve a couple pumpkins each year, but I always like to paint or somehow decorate and artificial one each year to keep for the coming years. Looks like a found a great one for this year 🙂 Thanks!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      We carve them too but I love the idea of having something that I can use over and over.

      Reply
  18. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    This is super fun. I’m going to pin it! Love, love the idea!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks! We have had so much with these.

      Reply
  19. Carmen's Coupon Blog says

    September 25, 2013 at 8:42 am

    I never thought about using chalk paint on pumpkins. That is so cool.. You can even right a different message or change the face everyday if you want to make it more fun for the neighbors lol
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 12:59 pm

      I love your idea! We may use one as a countdown until Halloween.

      Reply
  20. Anu says

    September 25, 2013 at 9:17 am

    It came out really nice. and I like the idea Carmen suggested to draw a new face everyday.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      I love Carmen’s idea too! You can easily change the face or writing on these daily.

      Reply
  21. Motherhood on the Rocks says

    September 25, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    That’s a very creative way to decorate pumpkins!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      September 27, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      Thanks! The kids have so much decorating them over and over.

      Reply
  22. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:04 am

    These are ingenious! Every year my daughter can’t decide how to decorate the pumpkins, and this would be tons of fun the whole year around! I’m pinning this, and we’re going to give it a go this weekend!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 1, 2013 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks! We have already had so much fun with them and it is just now October. Hope yours turn out as well and get as much use 🙂

      Reply
  23. Leslie Lambert says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:48 am

    What a great idea for kids…they could decorate over and over! This would be great to link-up to Create It Thursday #22…it’s live now! Hope to see you there!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      The kids definitely love decorating these over and over.

      Reply
  24. Jackie K says

    October 3, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Hi! Found you on the Project Stash Link Up Project. I love, love, love this idea and I happen to have a can of chalkboard spray paint in the house so I will be doing this. I’m sure my 22 month old will love coloring her pumpkin this way. Now following you via Bloglovin’
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks! Definitely paint those pumpkins. They are so much fun to color over and over.

      Reply
  25. Chelsea says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Fun idea. So many things you could do with this! Thanks for sharing. I’d love for you to come join our Halloween Party!!!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks so much for coming by! I am headed over to check out your party.

      Reply

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