These decorations bring sparkle to tables and serving areas -- and they last far longer than jack-o'-lanterns.
Tools and Materials
- Small pumpkins
- Medium-sized paintbrush
- Similar glitter in Garnet, Tourmaline, and Bronze, $4.99, by Martha Stewart Crafts
- White glue, by Martha Stewart Crafts
- Paper plate or newspaper
- Brown acrylic paint
Glittered Pumpkins How-To
1. With paintbrush, spread layer of white glue over the surface of a small pumpkin. Place pumpkin on a paper plate or newspaper to catch excess glitter.
2. Sprinkle powder glitter over glue, covering completely. Let dry for an hour, then shake off excess powder.
3. Coat stem with brown acrylic paint, let dry. Once dry, the stem can also be covered in brown glitter if desired. The pumpkins will keep for months.
Tips:
It's easiest to do half the pumpkin and sprinkle with glitter, let dry, and continue with the other half.
There's no need to completely cover the bottom, since it's not seen. Also, it's fine if your pumpkin has marks or mild blemishes, since you will be covering it with glitter.
I bought some small pumpkins at a great price from a local farm, and thought I'd try this project out with them. I made these to place on my mantel and it turned out awesome, but after a few changes. Rather than the white glue, I used spray adhesive to get a more even coat. I placed the pumpkins on a "silver" platter I found at my local dollar store with some tealights, and they look gorgeous!
I did this craft with my 2 daughters (ages 5/8). I had to take over as it was difficult for them to get the glue even. They turned out beautiful, however given the cost and effort I would suggest using imitation pumpkins that can be used again next year. Also of note, the glitter continues to fall off and transfer after drying. We now live in a "magical" home covered in green and bronze glitter!!
If using foam pumpkins, you can spray a coat of polyurethane over to protect it. I have seen this same process done with candleholders. Beautiful!
These would be beautiful for fall wedding centerpieces! Great idea! I'll have to keep that in mind... : )
I love this idea...i am using them as center pieces for my wedding, they are so easy and look awesome!
i love this idea. and it seem so easy. good idea on the foam pumkins for using them multiple years.
I alos used the foam pumpkins so they could be used year after year. I got some very good results with the white foam pumpkins...Sppoky.
We made these with foam pumpkins instead of real pumpkins, and they came out great! Plus you can save them for the next year.