
Beautiful autumn decorations with pumpkins do not always require carving. These ideas are easy to try with children and can bring color, humor, and seasonal charm into the home.
Painting techniques for autumn pumpkin decorations

Before decorating pumpkins or gourds, let them dry well so they last longer. Keep them in a regularly ventilated room and turn them every couple of days. White pumpkins and orange Hokkaido pumpkins are especially suitable for painting. You can use printed templates, trace the outlines, and then fill in the design with water-resistant paint or paint pens.
Use lace and bows as autumn accents

If painting is not your favorite method, decorate pumpkins with lace, rhinestones, ribbons, or paper cutouts. Magazine eyes and faces can create a funny effect, while cardboard patterns can turn a pumpkin into an owl or another playful figure.
Scarecrow pumpkin

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Owl made from cardboard or rhinestone accents

Cobweb pattern

Funny face decoration

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Black glitter spray

Pumpkin carriage made from old parts

A cute caterpillar decoration for children
