- Use Stencils: We are not artistic painters, so stencils can be a good alternative. ...
- Decals Work, Too: Don't want to fuss with paint? ...
- Paint: Pumpkins do not have to be orange. ...
- Carve Designs: You don't have to carve out holes in your pumpkin (unless you are lighting them from the inside). ...
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Can I decorate my front porch with pumpkins?
Sarah, author of the popular blog Thrifty Decor Chick, incorporates pumpkin decorating into her overall autumn decorating scheme on her front porch! She shows us how to make even a small porch reflect the colors and appeal of autumn days.
What are some creative ways to decorate a pumpkin?
Possibilities are endless. Carve Designs: You don't have to carve out holes in your pumpkin (unless you are lighting them from the inside). Can't say I'm real good at carving either but you could use stencils to outline a pattern or picture and just remove the outer skin.
What color should I paint my porch Pumpkins?
For a softer look, create an ombre pumpkin. Begin with a darker hue on the bottom and gradually lighten the color until it’s white. This makes for the perfect porch decor!
How can I decorate my front porch for Halloween?
Sarah starts with a simple collection of white and mini pumpkins along with 49 cent Ball jars (filled with sand and votive candles). You can easily use a bunch of pumpkins or autumn gourds, and jars like this on almost any size table or place them on the steps leading to your porch.
How can I decorate my porch for cheap and fall?
Understated Planters It doesn't take much to bring fall colors to the front porch. Add a couple planters with flowers in reds, oranges, or golds. Pair them with some pumpkins or even a bushel of apples like this porch. You can reuse the planters throughout the year to save money.
How do you style a front porch fall?
Create a Fall Porch Seating Area. ... Decorate with Fall Foliage. ... Add Farmhouse Style to Your Porch. ... Create a Cozy Fall Nook. ... Frame Your Front Door with Fall Decor. ... Entice Visitors with a Colorful Entry. ... Decorate Your Fall Porch with Grapevines. ... Soften Fall Porch Decor with Neutrals.More items...•
How do you decorate a fall porch?
To take your fall porch decor to the next level, craft a garland to drape around a window or doorway or hang bunting to match your color scheme. Trot out stacks of plaid blankets in fall hues to cover rocking chairs, benches, porch swings, and sofas, and pile on outdoor pillows for added comfort and color.
What do you put under a pumpkin on a porch?
Smear on a layer of petroleum jelly. It's not proven, but many people say applying petroleum jelly to the carved edges of your pumpkin helps retain moisture and prevent shriveling.
How do I display my pumpkins outside?
To recreate the look at home, place a few carved jack-o'-lanterns on your steps or porch. Fill in with plain orange pumpkins and lanterns ($60, Overstock) filled with small gourds. Finish the outdoor Halloween display with a yarn spider web hanging.
How do you stage a front porch?
Staging Your Yard & Home ExteriorCreate a Welcoming Porch. ... Tidy Up Your Front Yard. ... Remove Any Clutter from Your Backyard. ... Clean & Clear Your Countertops, Windows, Pantry and Cabinets. ... Keep a Few Kitchen Essentials Out. ... Get Organized & Declutter. ... Clean Your Furniture & Floors. ... Add a Few Homey Touches.More items...•
How do you decorate the front of the house in autumn?
Create a welcoming entry for guests with a display of fall-themed items. Traditional favorites like pumpkins and bales of hay, layered with mums in rustic wooden baskets, create a color theme of orange and tan. Add visual interest by varying the pumpkin sizes and shapes.
How can I improve my front porch?
Here are eight ways you can upgrade your front porch:Build a new porch.Add a roof.Bring in new seating.Screen in the porch.Install a swing.Put in fans or heating.Stain or paint the existing porch.Add a railing.
When should I decorate for fall outdoors?
Whether you're changing your interior or exterior decor, you can hang fall decor as early as late August and throughout the holiday season. The best option is to put up fall decor in September or October, once the weather starts changing.
How do you stack a pumpkin on a front porch?
Drill holes (still 3/8) in the center of each pumpkin, tops and bottoms. On the top pumpkin, drill the hole right behind the stem so to hide it if a piece sticks out in the end. 7. Using the holes to guide you, place the pumpkins onto the dowel and bring them down to the bottom.
How long will pumpkins last on porch?
At room temperature, most pumpkins will last only about a month. Pumpkins that have been carved have a much shorter shelf life. A carved Jack-o-Lantern on a chilly front porch usually lasts between 1-2 weeks, while a carved pumpkin at room temperature may only last a few days.
How do you make a pumpkin last outside?
If you plan on keeping your pumpkins outside, be sure to place them in a dry, shaded spot—like a covered porch—for the entire season. Too much hot sun will speed up a pumpkin's decaying process, as will rain. Moisture from rain can lead to mold and mush, which no one wants on their beautiful pumpkins!
Ideas from Thrifty Decor Chick and More
Sarah, author of the popular blog Thrifty Decor Chick, incorporates pumpkin decorating into her overall autumn decorating scheme on her front porch!
Video: Turn a Pumpkin into a Cute Cat
Pumpkin projects are easy and fun to do. For Sarah's window boxes, she added pumpkins to warm the look and make them festive. She mixed "faux" pumpkins in among some real pumpkins to extend the season.
More Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
From painting your pumpkins to drilling holes in them, you can make them fun (like Deb's photo below), chic and personalized with just a few easy steps.
The Great Pumpkin Halloween Porch!
Hi friends! It was so fun creating this “The Great Pumpkin” porch last weekend. I love Halloween and I always decorate a special porch for the holiday. I usually decorate a “themed” Halloween porch.
DIY Halloween Projects to DIY
I’m joining some of my favorite friends who also sharing DIY Halloween ideas. Be sure to scroll down and hop over to see their projects!!!
Easy Ways to Create a Great Pumpkin Halloween Porch
I am sharing the easy ways I created this fun “pumpkin” themed Halloween porch!
1. Floral Moon Design
For an elegant and inspired look, take a basic shape like a moon and cover it with flowers. Once you drill holes to hold the flowers, you can easily switch them out throughout the season.
2. Rainbow Display
Show off your love of colors by creating a rainbow display of pumpkins. Cover your mantle with pumpkins of a variety of shapes and sizes for a dynamic look.
3. Pumpkin Spice on Demand
Fall is a season known for colorful leaves, cozy flannels and most importantly, steaming hot pumpkin spice lattes. Get your favorite drink on demand with this cute PSL bell.
4. Ombre Pumpkin
For a softer look, create an ombre pumpkin. Begin with a darker hue on the bottom and gradually lighten the color until it’s white. This makes for the perfect porch decor!
5. Phases of the Moon
Mimic the night sky by recreating the phases of the moon on pumpkins. This simple DIY makes for a spooky, but stylish Halloween display.
6. Metallic Spiders
Looking for a fun Halloween party decor idea? Transform small pumpkins into spiders with some brilliant metallic paint and black wire.
7. Unicorn Design
Transform a small white pumpkin into a mythical creature with some paint and flowers. This unicorn pumpkin decor will be too cute to toss when the season comes to an end!
Dried Flower Pumpkin
This gorgeous pumpkin pops with richly-colored dried blooms. To recreate, glue dried flowers on a faux pumpkin and finish with a real dried pumpkin stem. This elegant flower pumpkin makes a pretty fall centerpiece or front porch decoration.
Spooky Black and Gold
Who says pumpkins have to be funny or scary? Make your own modern display by using craft wire to create a festive phrase and attaching it to a black painted pumpkin. To create a long-lasting decoration, use a faux pumpkin ($9, Oriental Trading Co.) instead of a real one.
Marble Painted Pumpkins
These gorgeous marbled pumpkins are made with one surprising material: Nail polish. And getting the look is easy! Simply combine your favorite nail polish colors, such as this 10-piece nail polish set, ($10, Target) with water and dip small faux pumpkins into the marbled mixture for a colorful display of gourds.
Polka Dotted Pumpkins
The secret to this fun polka dotted pumpkin is hiding in your kitchen drawers. To get the look, use a melon baller, such as OXO Softworks Melon Baller, ($10, Target) to carve out circles from the pumpkin rind, then place them back in the holes the opposite way to create a fun contrasting look.
Owl Pumpkin
With minimal carving and a little bit of hot glue ($3, Walmart ), plain pumpkins become cute owls. The secret embellishment to these easy owl pumpkins? Sunflower seeds create sweet pumpkin faces.
Floral Etched Pumpkins
Rather than carve your pumpkins the traditional way, use a scraping tool to etch a gorgeous design into the front. The lighter flesh of the pumpkin will contrast with the darker color of the rind to create a pretty design that really pops.
Ombre Pumpkins
All you need for this pumpkin carving alternative is a few cans of spray paint! You can use any colors you like to create the look, but we love the non-traditional pink and orange color scheme of this Halloween center piece.