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Pumpkin Craft: How to Decoupage a Foam Pumpkin

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I love using Tissue Paper in my faux finishing business to add texture to walls and furniture so why not use it on a pumpkin? I have incorporated several of my wall tricks from my Rekindled Spaces Business into my pumpkins. This pumpkin craft can be upscale decor or kid friendly fun!

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Pumpkin Craft Supplies:

  • Foam Pumpkin
  • White Tissue Paper (torn in pieces and crumpled)
  • Mod Podge
  • Paint color of choice (I used Modern Masters Metallic Paint in Statuary Bronze)
  • Aging Glaze (see recipe below)
  • Paint brush
  • cheesecloth or soft rag

Aging Glaze Recipe:

  • 1 part Burnt Umber Acrylic Paint
  • 2 parts water
  • mix well

Pumpkin Craft Instructions:

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Step 1) Using a foam brush start applying Mod Podge to your pumpkin. For my pumpkin I used a small foam pumpkin.

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Step 2) While the Mod Podge is wet, start placing tissue paper sections on the pumpkin. The tissue should crinkle up, that is what gives the pumpkin texture.

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Step 3) Repeat this process until the entire pumpkin is covered in tissue paper.

Step 4) To seal tissue, brush one more coat of  Mod Podge over all of the tissue making sure all edges are laying down. Let dry

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Step 5) Paint pumpkin with your paint color. You can use acrylic paint, left over latex paint, just about any paint will work. I love metallic so I am painting my pumpkin with Modern Masters Metallic Paint in Statuary Bronze. 

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Step 6) Paint the entire pumpkin including the stem. I painted my stem the same color but you can paint it a different color if going for a realistic pumpkin stem look. Paint your stem last so you have something to hold onto while painting pumpkin.

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Step 7) Brush on the Aging Glaze and soften with cheesecloth or rag. Let dry.

Diva tip: For the complete steps on using the aging glaze including a video tutorial click HERE. 

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

I left more aging glaze in the creases and along the stem for a “sooty” look. I am not even sure if “sooty” is a word (LOL) but I use it a lot to describe something as old and dirty.

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Voila! Here is a faux finished pumpkin in the ever-so-popular tissue paper finish! 

My favorite pumpkin craft is decorating foam pumpkins with my faux wall techniques I use in my business! This tissue paper decoupage pumpkin is the bomb!

Each and everyone of you inspire me and I LOVE to see the work that you’ve created. Feel free to share with me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. And as always, be sure to follow Diva Of DIY on Pinterest and sign up for our FREE Newsletter to receive the latest projects delivered straight to your inbox!

More Fun Fall Foam Pumpkin Projects You Might Enjoy:

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