I’m still trying to grasp my head around the kids being back in school and getting on a school year schedule. The mantle was recently cleared off of Easter other seasonal decor. Ready to start decorating for the fall, I realized I wasn’t as enthusiastic about my existing fall decorating pieces. Every store I go into has these awesome teal or aqua shades of fall decorations! Completely non-traditional but totally my colors! Since I try not to spend tons on decorations I’m only going to use for a few months once a year, it was time to hit up the dollar store. With a jar of chalk paint and some foam pumpkins, it didn’t take long to make them the perfect shade for my house. I’m all over the teal pumpkins this fall.
Teal Pumpkins
This is really a super quick before and after. A jar of “agave” chalk paint, a brush and a few minutes are all it takes to turn cheap pumpkins into a color perfect for my house. If teal isn’t your color, grab a jar of chalk paint that is perfect for your home!
Here’s the before:
Straight from the store, the concept of the burlap pumpkin is cute, but the white styrofoam is visible through. This makes it look like something straight from the dollar store.
But, after a bit of chalk paint…
So much better! The paint not only fills in but hardens the burlap so it doesn’t shift around. Of course, once I uploaded this picture I realized there is a spot or two I need to put a second coat of paint on. Just to make sure the original burlap color doesn’t show.
And, side by side:
Told you this was a quick before and after! I love that it only took a few minutes and a $1.00 pumpkin. I actually love burlap, but these pumpkins just looked a bit too flimsy they way they came. Aside from being super quick, cheap, and easy… the texture of the burlap is still there!
So, what color would you paint pumpkins for your fall decor?
Painting Pumpkins
Here are some other easy fall projects using paint to create trendy pumpkins… but you can use whatever color you want!
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