Create beautiful glitter pumpkins to add to your fall decor. Below is the step by step tutorial and video.
I love the colors of fall. I am fortunate to live close to the mountains and one of my favorite things to do this time of year is take a drive up through the canyons and look at all of the trees changing colors.
It really is quite beautiful. The greens, reds, oranges, and browns are just breathtaking.
The glitter colors I chose for my pumpkins are inspired by all of the changing colors of fall. I wanted to bring those colors indoor and enjoy them every day.
This technique I am going to show you will work on most types of surfaces. Since it is fall, I chose to make glitter mini pumpkins.
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How to Make Glitter Pumpkins for Fall Decor
First, apply a coat of Mod Podge. It doesn’t need to be too heavy, but you also don’t want it to be too light. So just a good amount will do. How is that for instruction. 🙂
As soon as you are done painting on the Mod Podge shake on the glitter. Pour the glitter all over the pumpkin over the craft tray.
I love craft trays because they make it so easy to collect all the glitter that doesn’t stick to your project and pour it right back into your container to use it again.
This is a must-have tool if you like to use glitter.
When all of the glittering is done, apply a clear coat. This will help the glitter adhere and less of it will fall off when handling.
When the glitter pumpkins are completely dry you can add them to your fall decor. I put them inside of a wood planter box centerpiece with some ruffled strips of paper and small gold ornaments.
Here is a side view so you can see what it looks like as the centerpiece on my dining room table.
Do you love glitter? You can add glitter to so many things, like this tutorial for Dishwasher Safe Glitter Dipped Mugs!
I would love to know what is your favorite way to enjoy the fall season? Leave me a comment below.
How to Make Glitter Mini Pumpkins
Materials
- Mod Podge
- Foam Brush
- Glitter
- Craft Tray
- Clear Coat Spray
Instructions
- Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the pumpkin.
- Holding the pumpkin over the craft tray, shake glitter over the pumpkin.
- After the glitter, apply the clear coat.
- Wait until the glitter pumpkins are completely dry before adding to your fall decor.
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Julie says
They are so pretty , I am assuming they are not real, so you can use them year after year? It’s hard to tell from the photos.
Great tips for dealing with glitter too!
Katie says
You’re right Julie, they are not real. You could use real ones if you wanted, but I wouldn’t recommend you saving them for next year. 🙂
Sarah J says
Popping over from Funtastic Friday =) Those are too stinking cute! Everything is better with glitter. I might have to get some of those trays. Come share your crafts, DIY’s, recipes & up-cycle posts at #2usestuesday (Mon PM to Fri PM) & your latest & greatest Pinterest pins at #Pinbellish (Fri AM to Tues AM) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!
Quirky Homemaker says
These are really cute! And I really need one of those trays!! Stopping by to pin from the Pin Me Linky party. Have a great weekend!
`[email protected]'s Kitchen and Garden says
So pretty for a Fall table decoration! thanks for the great tutorial and for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Katie says
Thanks for stopping by Vickie! I am glad that you like my decorations. The glitter pumpkins really are fun to make!
Denise/DIY Crush says
Beautiful DIY!! Thanks for sharing at my DIY Crush Craft Party on Thursday!! I just pinned your entries.
Katie says
Thank you for the pin Denise!
Sarah @ Pretty Simple Ideas says
I have some gourds calling my name to be glittered now…
lorraine williamson says
love the craft especially the tips about the craft trays I need a couple of those thanks for sharing
Katie says
You are so welcome Lorraine! The trays really are amazing!
Denise/DIY Crush says
Just letting you know that you beautiful glitter pumpkin DIY got featured at my craft party!! Hope you will stop by again to link up your latest DIY!
Lisa Silfwerbrand says
Thanks so much for linking up your wonderful pumpkins last week at the Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party! I absolutely love how they turned out and they were one of my feature picks for this week at Recreated Designs.com. Hugs, Lisa
Sam // diy just cuz says
Oh these are so cool! I haven’t used glitter since I was a kid but you’d think with all the craft things I do I’d be all over it…maybe it’s a medium that needs to be re-introduced into my projects. I like that you could totally do this with kids! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Diana Rambles says
This is amazing!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Very fun! Nothing like glitter to make everything better. Visiting from Monday Funday party.
Katie says
I totally agree, Victoria. A little bling makes everything better!