Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts Halloween Pumpkin Ideas Appliqué Pumpkins These glitzy pumpkins couldn't be easier to make: take a few ornamental appliqués (we like these leaf-like shapes with rich accents and autumnal colors) and pin them into place. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 12, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: PETER ARDITO This idea comes from Digital Editor Alexandra Churchill. These pumpkins are made to be mixed and matched. Here, we paired white pumpkins with bronze sequined appliqués and a black pumpkin with silver rhinestone appliqués. For added flair, the stems are touched up with liquid gilding to match their embellishments. What You'll Need Materials Pumpkin Appliqués (Pictured: Brown leaf sequin appliqués, $2.98 each; Brown lotus sequin appliqué, $5.98 each; Silver flower rhinestone appliqué, $15.98; mjtrim.com) Silk pins Thimble (optional) Instructions Lay appliqué flat over curved surface of the pumpkin; secure with silk pins. (Tip: A thimble is helpful for pushing pins into the pumpkin.) Repeat on surface of pumpkin until coverage is desired.