Beautiful Painted & Decoupaged Pumpkins

Who doesn't love decorating with pumpkins in autumn and of course for Halloween? 

How about trying something new this year? Instead of carving a pumpkin, 

try painting or decoupaging it instead. 

The basic decoupage supplies that you will need are: decoupage 

medium (Mod Podge is commonly the chosen decoupage medium of the masses),

a wide brush or sponge brush to apply the decoupage medium, and of course you 

will need whatever material you plan on applying to your pumpkin. Some ideas

include: paper party or guest napkins, lightweight material scraps, paper images, 

sheet music, and tissue paper. 

For painted pumpkins, you can use a variety of different types of paint, from basic

household spray paint (please follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and 

work in a well-ventilated area, such as outside), to acrylic craft paint. Check out a
few of my favorite painted and decoupaged decorate pumpkin inspirations 
below and maybe you'll be inspired to create a unique pumpkin too!

Mod Podge pumpkins made with guest napkins by The Painted Home

Pink painted mini pumpkins

Pink painted pumpkins 

Decoupage pumpkins with DIY instructions from funkytime

Funky ombre painted pumpkin from funkytime

Black & white painted pumpkins from Country Living

Painted and decoupaged pumpkin from Good Housekeeping

Crochet covered faux pumpkins from Mitzi's Miscellany

Gold painted mini pumpkins

Big pumpkin spray painted matte black

Glittered pumpkins from StyleList

Mod Podge pumpkin instructions by Cedar Hill Ranch

Simple paint-dripped pumpkins

These pumpkins were spray painted through lace by Mary Ann Heeb

Gold Stenciled pumpkin DIY from Casasugar

Striped painted pumpkins from Southern Living

Paint an eyeball pumpkin like this one by Ladeedacreations

Boho decorated pumpkins by Aunt Peaches


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Upcycled & Repurposed Desks

 Do you have an old desk at home waiting for a new look? Take a look at these upcycled and repurposed desks and be inspired!

Desk decoupaged with floral fabric

Newly painted girly pink with a distressed finish





Desk made with old piano parts

Old school desk repurposed as a kitchen island

Old desk, repainted via Because I Like to Decorate





Decoupaged desk via Etsy




Repurposed desk. Curtains hide storage via BHG





Old desk decoupaged with fabric





Refurbished desk




Desk made from salvaged wood




Desk made from recycled steel and salvaged wood






Corbel glass desk 





Recycled books as a library desk

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Upcycled Dressers: Painted, Wallpapered, & Decoupaged

What better way to recycle an old piece of furniture than to upcycle it into something brand new? Check out these great examples from some folks who have done just that with dressers and chests of drawers. With some paint, stencils, decoupage and a little imagination, you too can create your own custom furniture masterpiece!

Painted and stenciled dressers...



Hot air balloons

Tree dresser by aoneko. Created with painter's masking tape.

You can never go wrong with red. I love the shiny finish. by Apartment Therapy

Billiard inspired chest






Turquoise with gray

Graduated colors on the drawers give this piece a polished look

Reverse stencil painted dresser with DIY instructions by Pieces of Me via flor.com

This vintage dresser was repainted a serene shade of green. by Country Living

Wallpapered dressers...

Wallpaper covered dresser by Bryoine Porter

by Bryoine Porter

Wallpapered dresser by picnicsunderthemoon

Camoflauged! 




This dresser (above and below) was etched. Awesome! via IKEA Hackers





Decoupaged dressers...

Decoupage dresser with DIY instructions by Annie Sloan

Botanical decoupage with DIY instructions from Martha

Decoupage book pages with Eiffel Tower motif. Would look great in sheet music too.

Map decoupage from Country Living

Decoupage with family photos DIY instructions from seekatesew

Yay for metallic finishes!

Chevron dresser design created with painter's masking tape. DIY by Twice Lovely

Bird and branch design dresser by chichistudio

Another variation of the popular bird & branch motif by gypsy barn

Bright & patterned = focal point of the room

Black and white

Scroll painted design

Eclectic purple

DIY instructions from janiphotography

I love this chest of drawers by junkdrawerdivas

Not a new dresser but a great repainting idea. 
Black on black: Paint dresser with matte black paint and then stencil on design with gloss black paint.

Another great piece by junkdrawerdivas on etsy Vintage... Love the colors! (above and below)

Use a vintage dresser used as a sideboard or buffet

The perfect combination: turquoise and red via etsy

Brightly painted drawers in different colors are perfect for a child's room

This ornate vintage dresser has been painted a regal shade of blue

Reclaimed wood dresser

Handpainted 

Drawer Details....

Old car door handles and window handles as dresser drawer pulls

Awesome salvaged drawer dresser by Elemental
(above and below)

Use leftover wallpaper to line drawers

Wallpaper lined drawers. (This is the green dresser shown above)

Drawer lining paper (or old wall paper or fabric) isn't just for the inside bottoms of drawers. Get this look by decoupaging the paper to the sides of the drawers.

Coordinate drawer lining to dresser color. Fabric drawer liner DIY instructions from blueyedyonder

Mod Podge decoupage medium for paper or fabric

Dollhouse made from old dresser drawers. DIY instructions by nicegirlnotes



Have you done a project like any of these?

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