Painting pumpkins is such an easy way to jump into fall and let our creativity loose. No carving mess—just paint, a few brushes, and a bit of imagination.
With these easy painted pumpkin ideas, we’ve got more than enough inspiration to make things festive, whether it’s a family craft night or a last-minute party. Trying something new together is half the fun.
Polka Dot Pumpkin
Grab purple, blue, green, and pink paint and create polka dots on a pumpkin for decor that’s playful and a little bit whimsical.
Rainbow Stripes
Painting bold rainbow stripes all the way around a pumpkin? It’s a guaranteed mood-booster.
Candy Corn Stripes
Turn your pumpkin into a candy corn lookalike with bold yellow, orange, and white stripes stacked in sweet, simple layers.
Cartoon Faces and Polka Dots
Bright polka dots and cartoonish eyes make these silly pumpkin faces a favorite for decorating with kids or adding some humor to your porch.
Multicolored Hearts
Covered in colorful, oversized hearts, these playful pumpkins are all about love and good vibes.
Night Sky Theme
Paint a pumpkin navy blue and top it with crescent moons and golden stars for a magical, celestial theme that’s striking yet easy.
Red Ladybug
Paint your pumpkin red, add black spots, and you’ve got an adorable ladybug-inspired look that’s simple and full of charm.
Chevron Stripes
Chevron stripes in cheerful pastels like pink, teal, and yellow turn a basic pumpkin into a vibrant, eye-catching statement piece.
Cute Ghosts
Soft pastel brushstrokes and friendly ghost faces give these pumpkins a sweet, whimsical twist.
Patriotic Stripes
Red, white, and blue vertical stripes create a bold, all-American look that’s super easy to paint.
Black Cats
Bright, brushy color blocks make the perfect backdrop for bold black cats that bring Halloween drama without a lot of effort.
Glittery Gold Paint
If you’re short on time, covering your pumpkin with a coat of gold glitter paint transforms it into a showstopper.
Black and White Stripes
Wrap your pumpkin in crisp black and white stripes for a chic, modern design.
White Daisy Flowers
Let your pumpkin channel a cheerful cottagecore vibe with painted white daisies and golden centers on top of a warm orange base.
Fall Leaves
A crisp white pumpkin covered in colorful fall leaves brings instant seasonal charm with minimal effort and maximum impact.
Smiley Face
Paint big dot eyes and a simple smile for a playful design that’s easy enough for kids and guaranteed to bring out grins.
Abstract Designs
Use bold color blocks, dots, and swirls in contrasting colors to give your pumpkin a modern, artsy vibe with almost no rules to follow.
Blooms and Greenery
This pumpkin design features hand-painted blooms and greenery that pop against a white base—perfect for a sunny, garden-party feel.
Tribal Patterns
Bold tribal patterns in bright colors make for a pumpkin that stands out from the crowd with Boho flair.
Swirls, Lines, and Dots
Go wild with painted swirls, dots, and lines in a mix of neon brights for a quirky pumpkin full of personality.
Pastel Colors
A combination of blush pink, mint green, and baby blue gives these pumpkins a dreamy finish.
Mix of Prints
Play with bright-colored circles, swirls, brushstrokes, and florals to create a lively patchwork pumpkin full of joyful energy and zero rules.
