Fabric Pumpkin Craft

We have one last teal pumpkin decoration idea for you! This one, like the rest, can be done by adults or children. A fun way to give those plastic pumpkins you see in the store a pop of color.

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Supplies for your fabric decorated teal pumpkin:

• White Pumpkin.
• Teal Fabric Squares.
• Modge Podge.
• Scissors.
• Foam Brush.

How to decorate a pumpkin with fabric

Check out these step by step instruction for our fabric pumpkin craft, then watch it all in action in the video below!

You can mix and match your fabric however you want to create this fun fabric pumpkin. To create our larger pumpkin we went with 2 fun teal patterns and smaller solid teal squares.

Start by applying a coat of Modge Podge to your pumpkin. Add one of your fabric squares and then cover with more Modge Podge. Use vertical strokes to get out any air bubbles and to remove any excess Modge Podge.

Layer your squares to create whatever pattern or design you like!

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You might find you have a few frayed edges. I pulled mine straight up and down.

I liked the way it looked. You could easily trim these off if you don’t care for them. To see this process in action watch this short video!

You can layer your fabric, create patterns, or just place them randomly on your pumpkin. The best part is there is no wrong way of doing this project! If you don’t need a teal pumpkin for your porch this year you could choose any colors you like to match your home decor!

Please pin this to your favorite Pinterest board!

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Tissue Paper Pumpkin

Will you be placing a teal pumpkin on your porch this year?

The past few years we have had one out, and this year is no exception! In fact, we will have a few because they have been a lot of fun to create!

Today I’m sharing a fun and simple technique the kids can help out on. You could make these tissue paper pumpkins in any color you like to match your holiday decor too!

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Supplies for your teal pumpkin craft

• White Pumpkin. I used a few different pumpkins and they all worked well.
• Teal Tissue Paper.
• Hole Punches. I used a few different sizes.
• Modge Podge.
• Foam Brush.

How to make a tissue paper teal pumpkin

Check out these step by step instructions and then watch it all in action in the video below!

Start by punching holes out of the tissue paper.

This might not be as simple as punching out regular paper…maybe I used too many pieces of tissue paper, but a few times I would have to pull the paper to get the last bit out.

Since we will be layering our circles it doesn’t hurt the end result if a few aren’t perfect.

Once you have a handful of dots it’s time to start applying some Modge Podge to your pumpkin. Lay a dot down and add a bit more Modge Podge to the top.

Space your dots apart first then go in with your next set and layer them. It will give a darker tone the more layers of dots you lay.

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I worked from larger dots at the top to smaller ones at the bottom on my large pumpkin.

When you are happy with the look set it to the side to dry!

You can mix up the tissue paper pumpkin and make a pattern around the center, dots from the bottom up, or even cover your whole pumpkin!

Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board!

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Painted Plastic Pumpkin

If you are thinking about adding a teal pumpkin to your porch this Halloween, check out this fun weathered teal pumpkin look!

We really loved using this technique last year to create our very popular weather plastic pumpkin totem pole! These are easy enough that the kids can help out too!

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How To Create Your Painted Pumpkin Idea

This teal painted plastic pumpkin is one of those projects you have to see in motion. I will give you the quick step-by-step instructions, but the make sure to watch the video below!

Start off by painting a section of your pumpkin using your foam brush. Make sure to get down in the grooves!

Next, get your cloth damp, not soaked, and wipe off your pumpkin in a vertical motion.

Continue your way around the pumpkin, don’t forget the bottom!

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Repeat this process until you like the look.

Then place your painted plastic pumpkin to the side to dry and display!

Pin this to your favorite Pinterest board

Looking for more decorated pumpkin inspiration? Check out these fun ideas!!

Are you looking for amazing Halloween crafts to create with kids? You’ll love this collection!

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What Does a Teal Pumpkin Mean?

Have been noticing teal pumpkins popping up in your neighborhood?  Do you see them more and more in the stores?  Are you curious as to the teal pumpkin meaning?

As you know we love Halloween. From the costumes to the crafts, it is just so much fun. We are big fans of non-candy gifts for many reasons, but Teal Pumpkins are by far the most important one!

When we were little our parents would always take our candy to the other room and “check it”. They throw out any candy with open wrappers or things that could be resealed. I think this is when they would make a mini stash for themselves too…

Then we would get our candy back. Could you imagine if almost all of your candy was gone when this happened?

For many kids, this is a reality because they have to give up all of the candy that could trigger a food allergy. Even things that don’t actually contain food allergens are produced in factories that can cause them to be dangerous for a child with a severe allergy. Simply not worth the risk!

We are blessed to not have children with allergies.  But we want to help the kids that do.  So we place a teal pumpkin in front of our house to indicate that we have non-food treats available.

Kids with allergies know that they can safely trick-or-treat at our house!  It’s a simple way to help all kids enjoy trick or treating.

The trend is growing fast and teal pumpkins are showing on doorsteps around the country!

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How to Make a Teal Pumpkin

You can buy a teal pumpkin in lots of craft stores this year, or you can create a fun one of your own! Here are a few teal pumpkin ideas!

Teal Painted Plastic Pumpkin

Grab some teal tissue paper to create this fun Teal Pumpkin

Use fabric pieces to create a teal pumpkin with texture!

You can paint a cheap plastic pumpkin bucket teal and then weather it.

Add some teal using melted crayons!

If you don’t have time to make something fancy, just reach for a can of spray paint!

Other Teal Pumpkin Ideas

Still have way too much candy? Check out this fun Halloween tradition we started a few years back!

How will you help spread the word about teal pumpkins?

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