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25 Painted Pumpkins for Kids

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Painting pumpkins are a great alternative to the carved ones: no mess and no sharp tools, so even young kids can take part in the creation process. So, we put together an impressive list of painted pumpkins for kids. Scroll down and choose your favorite. It may be your child’s favorite character or a cute glow in the dark monster, or a yummy looking donut.

Painted pumpkins

After moving to the States I was looking forward to carving pumpkins for Halloween and when I finally did it I loved how they looked lit up at night but didn’t expect them to collapse so quickly. This is something that will never happen when you paint them.

I started painting pumpkins 3 years ago and my only regret is having to wait a whole other year to do it again.

25 painted pumpkins for kids to try this Halloween

If you’re like me and LOVE painted pumpkins or just thinking of giving it a try for the first time, I’m here to offer a bit of inspiration: 25 painted pumpkins that both you and your children will love. Besides painting, some also require adding additional elements, like bows, felt or googly eyes, nothing difficult. If you’re new to it, you can start by reading this tutorial on how to paint pumpkins.

If you want to take pumpkin decorating to the next level, make sure to check out these 21 no-carve pumpkins for kids.

Have fun painting pumpkins!

Painted pumpkins for kids

caterpillar pumpkins
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar – via Elizabeth
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?
mustache monsters pumpkins
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?
donut pumpkins
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?
Minion pumpkins
25 painted pumpkins for kids. Looking for carving alternative this Halloween?

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Kim

Saturday 24th of October 2015

So many cute and creative ideas! Thanks for sharing at #made4kids!

Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

Thursday 22nd of October 2015

These are so stinkin' adorable! I wish I hadn't already painted my pumpkins, though I'm tempted to buy more now! Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday! I've chosen your post as one of my top 5. You'll be featured at the next party as well as on my FB page! xoxo Lisa

Stef

Friday 23rd of October 2015

So glad you like these, Lisa! I'm curious how you chose to paint your pumpkins. I always look for new ideas as I love painting pumpkins myself.

Let kids be kids

Thursday 22nd of October 2015

Such fun ideas. I love Olaf and the minions the best. Thanks for sharing #LetKidsBeKids

Stef

Friday 23rd of October 2015

Minions were my first painted pumpkins and these three were my inspiration.

My Bored Toddler

Thursday 22nd of October 2015

These are great! I wish I was that creative!

Stef

Friday 23rd of October 2015

It isn't as difficult as it may seem. Start with a printed image of what you want to paint.

Harps

Thursday 22nd of October 2015

Such awesome ideas! This is so much safer (and less messier) than carving! Thanks for linking up to #babybrainmonday x

Stef

Friday 23rd of October 2015

I prefer this alternative myself

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