Pumpkin painting turns into a full afternoon of fun once your family gets hooked on Bluey. Grab a few pumpkins, some acrylic craft paint, and you have an easy fall craft that works for toddlers and grandparents alike.
This list gathers 40 painted pumpkin ideas built around the Heeler family and their favorite episodes. Each one uses simple shapes and basic craft paint colors, so even first-time painters can get a cute result on the first try.
Bluey Face Pumpkins
1. Bluey Blue Heeler Face
This pumpkin sits on a porch step, painted a cheerful blue from top to bottom to look just like Bluey’s face. Tan freckle spots dot the cheeks, and two floppy ears stretch down the sides of the pumpkin’s curves.
Start with a solid blue base coat and let it dry fully before adding tan dots with a small round brush. Acrylic craft paint works best here since it covers orange skin in one or two coats.
2. Bluey Happy Ears Up
Perched on a windowsill, this pumpkin shows Bluey mid-play, with both ears painted straight up and a bright, excited look on her face. The blue coat has a glossy finish that catches the afternoon light.
Paint the ears as separate triangle shapes pointing upward for that alert, playful look. A quick coat of clear sealant keeps the colors bright if the pumpkin sits outside for weeks.
3. Bluey Freckled Snout
Set on a wooden shelf, this round pumpkin features Bluey’s speckled tan snout painted right at the base, with bright eyes just above. The freckles spread out in a loose, natural pattern rather than a tight grid.
Use a toothpick or the tip of a fine brush to dot the freckles one at a time. This idea suits younger kids who want a simple pattern instead of detailed line work.
4. Bluey Curious Tilt
Standing tall on a table, this pumpkin captures Bluey’s curious head tilt, with one ear raised higher than the other. The uneven ear placement gives the whole face a playful, off-balance charm.
Sketch the tilted outline in pencil first so the asymmetry looks intentional. A tall pumpkin variety works better for this design since it gives more room for the tilted features.
5. Bluey Big Round Eyes
Displayed on a mantel, this white-based pumpkin gets painted blue with Bluey’s signature big, round, dark eyes and warm tan patches near the cheeks. The oversized eyes make the whole design feel extra sweet.
Painting on a white-primed pumpkin first helps the blue look brighter and truer to Bluey’s color. This is an easy one for beginners since the eyes are just two large ovals.
6. Bluey Cheerful Open Mouth
Set on a table, this blue pumpkin shows Bluey mid-laugh, with a wide open mouth and bright, happy eyes. The cheerful expression makes this one a favorite for kids who love the show’s silliest moments.
Paint the mouth pink or red inside for contrast against the blue face. Kids enjoy this design because it looks like Bluey is caught in the middle of a giggle.
Bingo Pumpkins
7. Bingo Sleepy Eyes
Sitting on a shelf, this small pumpkin shows Bingo with sleepy, half-closed eyes and a gentle, relaxed smile. The soft expression makes it a calm, cozy addition to any fall display.
Use a thin brush to paint half-moon shapes for the closed eyelids. A smaller pumpkin variety fits this quiet, gentle design better than a large one.
8. Bingo Playful Grin
Set on a table, this pumpkin catches Bingo mid-giggle, with a wide playful grin and both ears perked straight up. The expression brings a burst of energy to any fall table setting.
Paint the grin as a wide curved line with small teeth marks for extra charm. This design suits kids who love Bingo’s goofier, more energetic moments on the show.
9. Bingo Bluey Sibling Pair
Displayed together on a mantel, these two pumpkins show sibling pride side by side, with Bingo painted in reddish tones and Bluey painted in blue. The pair makes a sweet matched set for any entryway.
Paint both pumpkins at the same time so the colors and details stay consistent. This idea works well for families with two kids who each want their own pumpkin to claim.
10. Bingo Shy Half Smile
Resting on a shelf, this small pumpkin shows Bingo with a shy half smile and ears dropped slightly lower than usual. The gentle expression gives this pumpkin a quiet, tender feel.
Keep the smile small and curved on just one side of the mouth for that bashful look. This design suits a nightstand or bookshelf spot rather than a busy party table.
Bandit And Chilli Pumpkins
11. Bandit Dad Heeler Face
Sitting on a porch bench, this large pumpkin gets painted a deep blue-grey to capture Bandit’s face, with a strong brow and calm, steady expression. The bigger pumpkin size matches his role as the family’s dad.
Mix blue and grey paint together for that deeper, dustier heeler shade. A large pumpkin variety gives enough room to paint the strong brow line without crowding the design.
12. Chilli Mom Warm Tones
Displayed on a mantel, this pumpkin uses warm reddish-brown tones to bring Chilli’s face to life, with soft, kind eyes painted at the center. The warm palette gives this pumpkin a cozy, welcoming look.
Blend a touch of orange into the brown base for a warmer, softer shade than Bingo’s coat. This pumpkin pairs naturally with Bandit’s for a parent set on the same shelf.
13. Bandit Chilli Side By Side
Placed together on a table, these two pumpkins show the Heeler parents as a set, with Bandit in blue-grey and Chilli in warm brown. The matched pair makes a sweet centerpiece for a family display.
Paint both pumpkins with the same brush strokes and finish so they read as a true pair. This idea works well as a centerpiece for a Bluey-themed fall party table.
Muffin And Socks Pumpkins
14. Muffin Excited Expression
Sitting on a table, this small pumpkin shows Muffin with wide excited eyes and both ears perked straight up. The lively expression captures her bubbly energy from the show.
Paint the eyes extra large and round to match her excitable personality. This one is fun for kids who want to practice painting bigger, exaggerated features.
15. Muffin Tiny Bow Detail
Set on a table, this mini tan pumpkin shows Muffin’s face with a small pink bow tucked near one curly ear. The tiny bow adds a sweet, girly touch to the overall design.
Paint the bow last using a fine-tip brush for clean, crisp lines. This detail works well as a finishing touch once the base face and ears are completely dry.
Episode Inspired Pumpkins
16. Magic Xylophone Notes
Perched on a windowsill, this pumpkin shows colorful musical notes and a small xylophone pattern inspired by the Magic Xylophone episode. Bright rainbow bars line up across the pumpkin’s middle section.
Paint each xylophone bar a different color for a cheerful rainbow effect. This design suits music-loving kids who want a pumpkin that is a little different from the usual face designs.
17. Sleepytime Space Swirl
Sitting on a mantel, this dark blue pumpkin shows a dreamy starry space swirl inspired by the Sleepytime episode. White dots and soft swirling lines create a peaceful night-sky effect across the surface.
Use a deep navy base coat, then flick white paint from a stiff brush to create tiny stars. This pumpkin makes a lovely nightlight companion piece for a bedroom shelf.
18. Featherwood Bag Pattern
Displayed on a table, this pumpkin shows a cozy patchwork travel-bag pattern inspired by the Featherwood episode. Small square patches in mixed colors cover the pumpkin like a quilted bag.
Paint the patches in a grid pattern first, then add a different color to each square. This design works well for kids who enjoy patterns and grids more than character faces.
Heeler Family Set Pumpkins
19. Backyard Play Color Set
Clustered on a porch step, this group of pumpkins uses playful blue, red-brown, tan, and cream tones to evoke a backyard scene. The mixed colors sit together like a snapshot of a family playing outside.
Group four or five small pumpkins together rather than spacing them apart for a fuller look. This color set works well for families who want variety without painting detailed faces on every pumpkin.
20. Heeler Family Ombre Steps
Arranged on outdoor steps, this graduated row of pumpkins moves from largest to smallest in deepening shades of heeler blue. Each step holds one pumpkin, with the color growing richer as the sizes shrink.
Start with the lightest blue on the biggest pumpkin and deepen the shade with each smaller one. This stepped display makes a striking entryway feature for trick-or-treaters walking up to the door.