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Skip the Mess: 24 Painted Pumpkins That Steal the Show
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items Carving pumpkins? Fun. Cleaning out the goopy insides? Not so much. That’s why I’m all about painted and no-carve pumpkins - they're cute, creative, and best of all, mess-free.
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Painted Pumpkins The Whole Family Will Love
Painted Pumpkins The Whole Family Will Love
From Jack Skellington to the Grinch, there's an adorable painted pumpkin just right for everyone in the family!
Of course, I couldn’t do Minnie without making a Mickey pumpkin too. This classic design is such a fun nod to Disney’s most famous mouse.
Mickey Mouse Painted Pumpkin
Minnie has always been one of my favorites, so I had to give her a pumpkin makeover. With her big ears and signature bow, she couldn’t be cuter!
No Carve Minnie Mouse Pumpkin
The perfect painted pumpkin craft for your little superhero! Made with just paint and a marker, it's easy, budget-friendly and most of all, fun!
No Carve Spiderman Pumpkin
I’ve always loved The Nightmare Before Christmas, so decorating a pumpkin as Jack Skellington was a no-brainer. He makes the perfect Pumpkin King!
Jack Skellington Pumpkin
Jack wouldn’t be complete without Sally, so of course I had to make her too. Her stitched details give this pumpkin just the right touch of spooky charm.
How To Make A Sally Skellington Pumpkin
My kids loved the Minions, so this pumpkin was a must. It’s bright, silly, and always makes us laugh when we see it.
No Carve Minion Pumpkin
This little vampire pumpkin is one of the easiest I’ve made, thanks to the printable template. The fangs make it look spooky, but still super cute.
No Carve Vampire Pumpkin
As a huge Harry Potter fan, I couldn’t resist turning a pumpkin into my favorite wizard. The glasses and lightning bolt scar make it instantly magical and fun!
Harry Potter Pumpkin
I’ve loved Hello Kitty since I was a kid, so making a pumpkin version was a no-brainer. With the free printable template, it couldn’t be easier to put together.
Hello Kitty Pumpkin
We’re all a little obsessed with Baby Yoda in my house, so this pumpkin was an instant favorite. Those big ears and sweet little face make him impossible not to love.
Baby Yoda Pumpkin
No Halloween is complete without a witch! This pumpkin is simple but so much fun, and that pointy hat gives it all the spooky vibes.
Easy No-Carve Witch Pumpkin
Sully’s bright blue fur and purple spots make this pumpkin so colorful and fun. Pair it with Mike and you’ve got the perfect Monsters, Inc. duo.
Sully Pumpkin
You can’t do Sully without Mike! His giant green eye makes this pumpkin instantly recognizable and one of the easiest to pull off.
Mike Wazowski Pumpkin
As a big Taylor Swift fan, I couldn’t resist painting a pumpkin in her honor. Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, it’s such a cute and creative way to join in the fun.
Taylor Swift Pumpkin
This Grinch pumpkin is one of my favorites because he works for both Halloween and Christmas. His mischievous grin makes him stand out no matter where you put him.
Grinch Pumpkin Painting Craft
This shark pumpkin is such a fun twist and the kids always giggle at its big mouth full of teeth. It’s a great way to add something different (and a little silly) to the mix.
Easy Shark Pumpkin
This gnome pumpkin is a fun one because the hat and beard give it such personality!
Easy DIY Gnome Pumpkin
I love how this melted crayon pumpkin turned out! It’s colorful, creative, and every single one comes out looking totally unique.
Melted Crayon Pumpkin
This caramel apple pumpkin might just be the sweetest one of the bunch. It looks good enough to eat…but I don't recommend it!
Caramel Apple Pumpkin
A black cat felt like a must for Halloween, so I had to give it a try. With those bright eyes and cute little ears, this pumpkin turned out so much fun.
Black Cat Pumpkin
This mummy pumpkin is such so easy to make. Just a little gauze and googly eyes, and suddenly it’s spooky-cute perfection.
Mummy Pumpkin
I love a good budget-friendly craft, and this pumpkin diorama proves you don’t need to spend much to make something amazing. A simple dollar store pumpkin turned into the cutest little Halloween scene.
Halloween Pumpkin Diorama
This bat pumpkin might be one of the easiest on the list, thanks to the free template. The wings make it extra fun, and it’s such a cute twist on classic Halloween décor.
Bat Pumpkin
I love how colorful this butterfly pumpkin turned out. The bright wings really pop and it’s such a cheerful option if you want something pretty instead of spooky.
Butterfly Pumpkin