Chalkboard Paint Pumpkins

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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. 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 🙂

  1. 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.

    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.

    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 🙂

    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.

    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 🙂

  2. 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’