No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating

Don’t make your pumpkins go under the knife this Halloween! Transform your pumpkins into a work of art with paint, thumbtacks and much more. These easy, no carve solutions will make you want a pumpkin in every corner of your home.

Temporary Tattoos

That’s right! Paint pumpkins a stark white. Adhere temporary tattoos to the pumpkin, just as you would to skin. Join floral tattoos together in a ring to create a unique botanical appearance.

Thumbtacks

Thumbtacks do have more than one use! This is a great project for kids to work. Simply push thumbtacks into pumpkins in varying patterns and designs.

Tangled Web

This is another no-hassle, project ideal for children. Simply wrap white yarn around the pumpkin, gluing down with hot glue at various points. When you have achieve the desired effect, glue plastic spiders to the pumpkin.

Decoupage Leaves

Send the kids outside to gather fallen leaves for this project! Carefully trace leaves onto orange, yellow and red tissue paper. Cut these tracings out and glue onto pumpkins using decoupage glue. Using a paintbrush, push glue from outer edges towards the center to create the look of “veins.” Allow to dry and apply another layer of glue.

Chalkboard Paint

Paint an entire pumpkin with chalkboard paint or just a small square. Using chalk, draw names or intricate designs and use these pumpkins as place settings!

Photos courtesy of Good Housekeeping and HGTV.