Oh my goodness! I can't stop painting pumpkins! Here's how to turn everyday pumpkins into an amazing centerpieces like these:
You will need:
3 White pumpkins
3 short pillar candles
Fall foliage from the dollar store
Some burlap for ribbon
You will also need:
Two colors of paint: I used Behr's base paint
Circle stickers: I used some left over Avery circle labels
Packing tape: this is for the lined pumpkin
Your power tools include: A drill with a small drill bit and a hot glue gun. You might also want some wire cutters to separate the flowers and a screw driver to help you get the stems off the pumpkins.
Here's a little video to get you started
Be sure you press down on the stickers or tape really well. You'll still get some bleed through, but I'll show you how to fix it!
So now you are ready to paint. Be sure to spread out a drop cloth. I just used an old plastic shower curtain!
Paint right over all the tape and stickers. Be sure to let this first coat dry really well. Hint: If you use white pumpkins you won't need a second coat.
Once paint is dry, remove stickers and tape. As you can see the results are less than perfect. So here's what I did to fix it. Get a small paint brush and dip it in the opposing color. Carefully paint in the circles and lines. Once that dries go back with your original color and touch up the edges.
When everything is dry you can begin adding the decorations.
Hot glue the pillar candles to the top of each pumpkin. I suggest wrapping the pillar candles in the burlap ribbon beforehand.
Then use the power drill to plunge holes around the candle. Place holes about 1/2 inch away from the candle. Cut the floral pieces so that you have individual stems. Firmly push the stems into the holes you have drilled. Be careful not to pull on the pillar candle.
I suggest storing your pumpkin centerpieces outside where it's cooler. They will last longer outside than inside. But, if you want to use them indoors, they should be fine for several days.
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