Pumpkins are important Halloween decorations that can be used in different ways. You can carve pumpkins to make jack-o’-lanterns or simply put them into your decoration. Whether it’s your porch, living room or bedroom, they are just perfect for the spooky festival, inaugurating the Fall season. Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite painted pumpkin ideas in the hopes that they’ll inspire you to create something truly special with your family this fall. Let your crafting skills shine this October 31 and think outside the box with these genius Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas.

1. Fox

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Simple As That

2. Drip Paint

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 MomDot

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 A Beautiful Mess

4. Gold Confetti

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 Homey Oh My

5. Donut

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The DIY Playbook

6. Glam Witch

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 A Pumpkin & A Princess

7. Stained Glass

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 Martha Stewart

8. Sequined Dots

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Sugar & Cloth

9. Tissue Paper

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Fresh American Style

10. Bats

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 It All Started With Paint

11. Ombre

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 I Spy DIY

12. Kate Spade-Inspired

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 204 Park

13. Typography

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 Linen Lace Love