I had so much fun painting and crafting on white pumpkins recently. I wanted to add a modern take on traditional fall decor in my house. Taking a traditional chinoiserie, plaid or animal print and applying it on a pumpkin creates a unique accessory to sprinkle into your seasonal decor. I can’t wait to show you how easy it was to create this Leopard print pumpkin!
I gathered my supplies:
Fresh, white pumpkin
Navy blue, acrylic paint
White, acrylic paint
Paint brushes– used mostly small to medium brushes for this pumpkin
I pulled up some leopard print fabric images from the Internet for inspiration and to give me a guide as I made the marks on the pumpkin.
First, I made 3 small marks of navy blue and then individual larger brush strokes of navy blue.
Next, I mixed the navy paint with the white paint to create a light blue for the center of the spots. Let the navy paint dry for a few minutes and then add the light blue centers.
There is no wrong or right here. Just play around and use fast, light brush strokes to get a natural, organic looking spot.
This animal print pumpkin is a fun addition to any fall vignette. For a more traditional animal print, use black for the navy and gold for the light blue. This little pumpkin is simple way to add a little whimsy to your decor!
Want to see a video tutorial of this little pumpkin? Click HERE! Be sure to check out our step by step Chinoiserie Pumpkin tutorial HERE. How about a Blue and White Plaid Pumpkin? Hope you will grab your paint brushes and have some fun creating some unique art pieces to display in your home this holiday season!
Recommended products or services may contain affiliate links that provide a small commission to Hosting What Matters if you purchase through the link. So grateful for your support of this little blog! All opinions are our own and we would never ever recommend something that we do not love ourselves!
Meet the Hostess
I'm a Southern girl who loves a good party, a house full of laughter, and a porch swing full of friends and family. I blog about how to host in a way that matters. Curious what I mean by that? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND READ MY STORY.
Leave a Reply