Color Block Pumpkins! I enjoy taking two things I love and marrying them. Look at what this union produces:
I love them. I might name them. I am that attached.
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So here’s the way to go about getting your own:
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Use your painter’s tape to mask off your lines. I do not suggest using a pen or pencil, just eyeball some straight lines. This can be difficult because you are trying to make straight lines on a sphere that has ridges. Just do your best. Make sure you press done firmly on the tape to ensure there will be no paint bleed.
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Since I painted the underside of my pumpkins I made this nifty little pumpkin holder. I took the bottom of an old egg carton, flipped it upside down, and pressed straight pins through 4 cups and into the bottom of the pumpkin. My pumpkins were held steady and I was able to apply my color, top and bottom, all at once.
I chose colors that I liked together, and then went to town. Each color took about 4 coats, but they dried quickly. All in all I probably spent about 30 minutes on the project in actual hands on work, I let them dry over night.
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My daughter was so excited to play along with me:
I love my Tiny Crafter.
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And look at how awesome they turned out. They are so stinking cute. Did I mention that I love them?
What colors will you paint yours?
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Super cute!! I really like how easily this technique gives you unique pumpkins!
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Love the modern take on your pumpkins.
I am dying over these. I thought I was done decorating my pumpkins for the year but I may have to try these. LOVE THEM! I would love for you to come link them up at my Halloween Edition Pin Party. It’s open all month and you can link up as many projects as you want.
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What a great idea! I love the colors you chose! they look great!
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Oh my gosh these are so awesome! I love the colors you choose and that they all look different.
These are stunning! I love the idea of mixing bright colors into fall decor! Definitely pinning
I LOvE these!! Fabulous! Pinning right now…..
LOVE these! Such a fun take on pumpkins and I love your color choices. We will be featuring you tomorrow! Have a wonderful evening!
Take care,
Trish
These are awesome! I’ve always loved mini white pumpkins but the unexpected colour blocking is such a fun twist!
They turned out so cute! My favorite is the royal blue and teal one, but they are all cute! Great idea. =D Happy Fall!
oh my gosh, that is so stinkin’ cute, and such a great idea!
What a fun look!! I would have never thought of this.
I’m hosting an It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. I would love for you to share this, and any other Fall projects you have! Hope to see you there
Totally diggin’ these pumpkins!! So cute!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
love these!!!