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Decorating A Pumpkin With Floral Transfers

Posted on September 26, 2022February 28, 202311 Comments

Fall is here, and it’s just pumpkins everywhere you look – big ones, little ones, real ones, fake ones, plain ones, decorated ones, all shapes and sizes.

Do you also sometimes unpack your seasonal decor and find something that makes you think: how did I ever think this would be cute in my home? Maybe my taste changes too often, but that’s ok because I also happen to love giving anything and everything a new look!

I love decorating for fall, and I also enjoy a good craft project now and again. Dixie Belle Paint has just released the most gorgeous new transfer designs, and that made me think: what could be more fun than decorating pumpkins with transfers?!

Have you ever decorated a pumpkin with transfers? Me neither, but I think you are going to love how this fun craft project turned out!

You know what I’m going to say next, right? Let’s paint!

(This post is sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint. You can read the site’s full disclosure policy here.)

Supplies I Used To Decorate The Pumpkin

  • A faux pumpkin – mine is made from metal, but any material would work
  • Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint – Yankee Blue
    • Yankee Blue
    • Buttercream
    • Palmetto
  • Dixie Belle Silk Mineral Paint
    • Cactus
  • Belles and Whistles Transfer
    • Embroidered Lotus
  • Gilding Wax
    • Gold
  • Cleat Coat Sealer
    • Flat

7 Simple Steps To Decorate A Pumpkin With Transfers

Step 1

I painted the body of the pumpkin with Chalk Mineral Paint in the color Yankee Blue.

Decorating a pumpkin with blue paint

Step 2

For the leaves, I used Silk Mineral Paint in the color Cactus.

Step 3

I painted the pumpkin with a second layer of Yankee Blue, working in small sections and shading with a bit of Buttercream to create more dimension while the blue was still wet.

Since this pumpkin is really bumpy, the shading looks a bit rough. (In retrospect, this step could have been skipped since you can barely see it with all the transfer detail added.)

Step 4

I mixed a tiny bit of Cactus and Buttercream in equal parts and lightly brushed it over the leaves. The vines of the leaves are now showing more prominently.

Drybrushing the pumpkin leaves with light green paint

Step 5

With gold Gilding Wax, I lightly brushed the stem and edges of all the leaves.

Brushing gilding was on the pumpkin stem and leaves

Step 6

It is suggested that you let the paint cure for 24 hours before applying transfers.

Dixie Belle Paint's Belles &Whistles transfers.
Transfer design: Embroidered Lotus

This transfer design includes four bigger floral images (two of each), smaller versions of the same images and loads of tiny add-ons like leaves, berries, tiny flowers and twirly vines.

Decorating a pumpkin with transfers

I applied two big florals on opposite sides of the pumpkin with the smaller versions in between.

After that, I went crazy, adding lots of tiny detail to the top of the pumpkin.

I took a huge risk applying transfers to a rounded AND uneven surface, but with a bit of concentration, it worked!

Step 7

Lastly, I sealed the entire pumpkin with Clear Coat in a flat finish.

A blue painted pumpkin decorated with floral transfers

The Pumpkin Decorated With Floral Transfers

The final product after decorating a pumpkin with transfers

Don’t you think it looks super cute and much better than before? Let me know what you think!

I hope this post left you inspired. Until next time, happy painting!

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Table of contents

  • Supplies I Used To Decorate The Pumpkin
  • 7 Simple Steps To Decorate A Pumpkin With Transfers
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Step 4
    • Step 5
    • Step 6
    • Step 7
  • The Pumpkin Decorated With Floral Transfers
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11 Comments
  • Donna
    October 8, 2022

    I just love how you took a metal pumpkin and turned it into a gorgeous work of art! It’s so beautiful! I’ve never used transfers on a pumpkin before, pinning it for future reference!

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  • Kim Hume
    October 6, 2022

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Marieza! I’d love to share this idea in my weekly roundup this Saturday!

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    • Marieza
      October 6, 2022

      That would be awesome! Thank you so much, Kim!

      Reply
  • Cindy
    September 27, 2022

    This is gorgeous! Pinned

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    • Marieza
      September 27, 2022

      Thank you so much, Cindy!

      Reply
  • Pam Harper
    September 27, 2022

    I love your pumpkin, Marieza! So inventive and beautiful!

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    • Marieza
      September 27, 2022

      Thanks, Pam! I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  • Maria
    September 27, 2022

    This is such a great idea when the usual fall colours do not match the rest of your decor. What an inspiration! I love it. It is a work of art. Once again you did a great job.

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    • Marieza
      September 27, 2022

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  • Barbara at Mantel and Table
    September 26, 2022

    Wow – that is VERY cool!! I love the look with the transfers – I would have never thought of that! You always inspire me! Thanks – this is brilliant!

    Reply
    • Marieza
      September 27, 2022

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Barbara!

      Reply
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