• Shop
    • Shop All
    • Designer Pillows
    • Skin Care
    • Fragrance Collection
    • Linens
    • Couture
    • Mirrors
    • Farmhouse Decor
    • Shopping Guide
  • Business Success
  • DIY Resources and Ebook Page
  • Contact Us

Hallstrom Home

Creating a Life Well Lived

  • Home
  • Shop
    • Shop All
    • Fragrance Collection
    • Skin Care
    • Designer Pillows
    • Linens
    • Couture
    • Farmhouse Decor
    • Mirrors
    • Shopping Guide
  • Business Success
  • DIY Resources and Ebook Page
  • Contact Us

All Posts, Fall, Painting, Projects · September 1, 2016

Chalk Paint Pumpkins

Here’s is a wonderful tutorial on how I Chalk Paint Pumpkins. It is easy and quick to do. Helping to add that farmhouse look to your fall decor.

DIY chalk paint pumpkins Hallstrom Home

I’m scrolling through Pinterest and noticing all the beautiful fall decor, and thinking, “Well girl, it’s time to get crafty”. Seeing that I went to Home Goods and found these brown pumpkins. My only dilemma was deciding how many pumpkins to buy. 😉 I loved them, but I thought that I’d rather have a grey pumpkin to soften my tablescape. That’s when I decided I’d make my own Chalk Paint Pumpkins. Using my own chalk paint recipe which I will share in this post.

Fall decor chalk paint pumpkins Hallstrom Home
Chalk Paint Pumpkins

These pumpkins looked cute at first. Cute wasn’t calling my name. You can use any kind of pumpkins for this project, from foam to real live pumpkins. What is great is, chalk paint seems to love any surface.

Recipe for chalk paint:
 
Ingredients
  • 3 simple ingredients: Plaster of Paris, water, and a sample paint quart from Miller Paint Store for only $5.
Instructions
  1. Start with 2 Tbsp Plaster of Paris.
  2. Mix in 2 Tbsp water and mix well.
  3. Add 2 Cups flat or stain paint and mix extremely well. Use glass canning jars with a wide mouth for easy storage and use.
 
3.5.3228

*DIY might not be your thing, you can buy chalk paint. Amy Howard is my favorite chalk paint (that is actually what I used for this project 😉 ).

Chalk Paint Pumpkins

Please share this post with your crafty friends if they don’t already make chalk paint.

DIY fall chalk paint pumpkins Hallstrom Home
Chalk Paint Pumpkins

Once you’ve made (or bought) your chalk paint, all that’s left is the fun part—painting. I put down a drop cloth and got to work. Keeping your paintbrush really wet helps get a thinner coverage. I wanted to see the color underneath. It works well to keep a cup of water near you to dip your brush. If you want a thick, even coverage then don’t use water at all. Depending on what style you’re going for.

DSC_1282
DSC_1284

When I finished painting, I decided I wanted my pumpkin to have more of a washed look. To get this, I used a wet paper towel. Rubbing off parts of the chalk paint while it was still wet. Love this look after wiping it off.

DSC_1286

Get to the look you love and let it sit and dry. Unless you’re my type who likes to get things done fast and furious, then you can use a hair dryer. 😉

chalk paint pumpkins tutorial Hallstrom Home
Chalk Paint Recipe
Chalk Paint Pumpkins recipe Hallstrom Home
Styling Your Chalk Paint Pumpkins

Adding table linens and a few fall leaves completed my tablescape. This was a quick and easy way to give my fall table a beautiful, relaxed look.

Chalk Paint Pumpkins Fall table decor Hallstrom Home
chalk paint pumpkins tablescape Hallstrom Home
SHOP THESE GORGEOUS FALL PUMPKINS and ARRANGEMENTS

Follow our Fall Decor Pinterest board for more fun fall inspiration!

If you’re not into Pinterest, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Chalk paint your own pumpiks just in time for Fall!

Be sure to Share or Save!

  • Facebook
  • Email

In: All Posts, Fall, Painting, Projects · Tagged: chalk paint recipe

You’ll Also Love

Etsy Shopping Guide for Christmas Shopping|etsy christmas decor|etsy vintage christmas|christmas decorations|farmhouse christmas|farmhouse home decor|christmas decorating|etsy finds|best etsy finds|HallstromHomeEtsy Shopping Guide for Christmas Shopping
How to Make Your Chalk Painted Furniture Last Longer
French Farmhouse Printables Wall Decor

Comments

  1. Lorraine says

    August 21, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    Great ideas! Love these chalk painted pumpkins!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      August 24, 2020 at 9:33 am

      Thank you Lorraine!

      Reply
  2. Alicia says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    I love them painted… so much more charming!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Love the recipe and ideas with pumpkins…even real pumpkins… You’really Awesome! Love seeing skipped John jones..on your ig stories…She”s So much fun! The names fits her perfectly! We were just reading all our skip John Jones books.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      September 25, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Beth
      It is so easy to do too! We sure do love Skippy.
      Thanks Rhonda

      Reply
  4. Mom says

    September 13, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I went out looking for pumpkins like the ones you did and I’m not having any luck. I like the wood look, but all i’ve found is the foam ones. Where did you pick the wooden ones up from?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      September 15, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Hi Mom, these are from Home Goods

      Reply
  5. Mom says

    September 7, 2016 at 5:36 am

    You make it look so simple. I’m going to go out today and buy a pumpkin and chalk paint it for our new home! Love ya, Mom

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:28 am

      Yes, you will love it! It’s so fun.

      Reply
  6. Janine Waite says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Love this, I’m always passing up these pumpkins because of their colors. Now I will chalk paint them to fit my home!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:47 am

      Yes, do it!! And you will have to tell me what you think of them!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Next Post >

Simple Pear Bar Recipe for Farmhouse Living

hallstrom home

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.

Subscribe By Email

Categories

Work With Me

My Story
Contact us

Policies
Our Guarantee

subscribe

Shop

  • Farmhouse Decor
  • Mirrors
  • Linens
  • eBooks

Copyright © 2023 Hallstrom Home · Site design by Your Marketing BFF