A Little Pumpkin Project

Quite some time ago, I read about a quick way to enhance an inexpensive faux pumpkin for your autumn décor. When I happened to see an endcap display of these Styrofoam pumpkins as I ran into my Dollar Tree for something, I snatched one. This seemed the way to experiment since I would only be out a dollar if it failed! 😊

 

Using any brown shade of folk art paint, you can make a pumpkin look much more realistic. In addition to the paint, you just need paper towels and a little water. Easy-peasy!

 

I had this copper paint on hand and decided to use it. With just a tiny dab on a paper towel, you rub a section at a time. Then follow that same area with a slightly dampened paper towel so that the brown paint is in thin streaks (to your liking) on the flat surfaces and remains in the crevices.

 

I lightly painted the stem with my paint and added some artificial leaves and made a pumpkin “vine” from thin wire we had in the workbench. Overall, I was happy with the quick and simple project. You are able to observe the foam texture and that does not thrill me, but it was fun to do and I will certainly use it as I decorate for fall.

 

   ‘Orange’ you glad it’s pumpkin time?