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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. 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.

    1. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    1. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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

  7. 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.

    1. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. 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.

  8. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks!

  9. 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

  10. 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!

    1. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. 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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