Pumpkin in plaid Halloween craft project.

Free Halloween Craft Projects - Pumpkin in Plaid

This unique Halloween craft project was kindly contributed by DecoArt. Please email Alexa Westerfield with any questions regarding this project. Visit DecoArt today for more great pumpkin painting and decor ideas.

DecoArt Products Required:

Foam Paint: FP05 - Apple Green; FP07 - Purple; FP09 - Black

Americana Brushes: DBF2575-B - Flat 3/4"

Supplies: Poly foam-filled pumpkin (approx. 10" tall); Lo-temp glue gun and glue sticks; Four 12" lengths of 6" wide tulle net (We used 2 purple and 2 lime green.)

Instructions:

1. Use 3/4" flat brush and Black Foam Print to paint vertical stripes on pumpkin by following and painting to right of each groove. For horizontal stripes of plaid, refer to photo for placement and paint three Black stripes. Allow all to dry.
2. Refer to photo and use Apple Green to paint narrow lines to right of alternate Black vertical stripes. Use Purple to paint to right of remaining Black stripes. Allow all to dry.
3. Refer to photo and use Apple Green to paint narrow lines below each Black horizontal stripe. Use Purple to paint above each horizontal stripe. Allow to dry.
4. Glue center of tulle net around stem of pumpkin, tying into knot around stem. Repeat for each tulle piece, tying in various positions around stem and trimming ends if necessary.

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