Have you seen those cute heirloom painted pumpkin pillows and wanted to make one? To be honest there are several ways and this one is how I hand painted mine. I wanted to create that soft, cute, vintage look. I didn’t have all the supplies on hand to do an iron on transfer or to use a fancy machine.
Now keep in mind that I was expecting this to fail on my first attempt. Come to find our it was so easy and cute even on the first try!
So here’s what I did. I looked at heirloom pumpkin pictures online and then I did a pencil sketch of one. You could print a photo our and trace over it but I didn’t think of that until now!
Fall DIY Crafts
Once it was traced and the inner lines drawn in, I cut it out and placed in on my pillow cover. I then used my pencil to trace the pumpkin. There are actual tracing pencils for this, but like I said I didn’t have all the supplies. I also didn’t feel like running back to my craft room.
How to Make Cute Hand Painted Pumpkin Pillows for Fall
The tricky part is painting. To do this I used graphite chalk paint by Amy Howard to set my lines and then Linen color for the base. I applied the base color a bit more heavily at the bottom of the pumpkin. Then lightened my pressure as I went up, to give it a look like light was hitting the pumpkin. On accident I dipped my cream brush into the gray. So I ended up adding some shadowing and I loved how it turned out. The stem was painted dark gray with some cream added to the top to give dimension.
The last step was using the dark gray to fill in the lines that may have gotten covered up. You want to go lightly on this so that the lines have different thickness, otherwise your pumpkin won’t look real. Be sure to have fun with this. Don’t go for perfection! When you look at pumpkins you will see they vary quite a bit. Check out our pumpkin floral centerpiece, a fun twist for fall.
I didn’t seal the pillow as I don’t feel it is needed. You can also create this as an iron on transfer, but that tutorial will be for another day. Click the link if you are interested in purchasing my hand painted pumpkin pillows.
How to Make Cute Hand Painted Pumpkin Pillows for Fall
Today I’m excited to be joining a group of 25 other talented bloggers who are also sharing a Fall DIY or Craft project! Hop over to see what my friends are sharing…
Sweater Pumpkins at The Happy Housie // Chinoiserie Pumpkins at Shabbyfufu // Wire Basket Bundt Pan Pumpkins at Bless’er House // Plastic Fall Fruit Makeover at Craftberry Bush // Pumpkin Topiary at Inspiration for Moms
Forest Pine Candle at Setting for Four // Wooden Trough at Deeply Southern Home // Thrifty Magnolia Wreath at Home Made Lovely // Pumpkin Vase at Amber Tysl // Autumn Watercolour Place Cards at Finding Silver Pennies
Wooden Pumpkin at The Turquoise Home // Cotton Wreath at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia // No-Sew Burlap Table Runner at Jenna Kate at Home // Cute Pumpkin Plants at House by Hoff // Fall Flannel Quilted Pillow at TIDBITS
Hoop Wreath at Lolly Jane // Tiled Coffee Table Tray at In My Own Style // Pom Pom Garland at Modern Glam // Acorn Garland at Jen Woodhouse // Hello Fall Pillow at Love Create Celebrate
Silk Fall Floral Arrangement at Town and Country Living // Simple Fabric Pumpkins at Confessions of a Serial Do It Yourselfer // Soy Candles at The DIY Mommy // Lighted Pumpkin Bucket at Clean and Scentsible
Handprinted Pumpkin Pillow at Hallstrom Home // Corn Husk Pumpkins at Paint Me Pink // Fall Glam Candle Wreaths at Summer Adams
Hey there! I am Rhonda Hallstrom, creator and designer of Hallstrom Home. Making beautiful home decor is my way to inspire you to follow your dreams and amibitions. So come check out my shop and blog, I hope to get to know you. Thanks for stopping by at Hallstrom Home, Rhonda.
Your pillow is so beautiful!
Thank You Kristin I love making them
So cute and I love that chair. xx
Thanks! The chair is one of my favorites
You did such a beautiful job on this pillow, and I love that you nailed it the first time around! XO
Thanks Christy that means a lot! You should give it a try
Love the pumpkin pillow! You did a fabulous job!!!
Thanks Tana! Loved creating it
Gorgeous – I love the natural colors! Happy Fall friend!
Happy Fall to you too!! Thanks so much
Gorgeous, Rhonda! Loving all of the soft neutrals!
Thanks Lauren, neutrals are the best!!
Love this! I can’t believe how beautifully it turned out – amazing job! Glad you could join in on this hop:)
Youre so sweet Krista! You should try it out! Im so glad I could join in as well!!
Rhonda, I loooove it! What a darling idea! xoxo
Thank you so much Summer!
That’s beautiful!
Thanks Jennifer!