Looking for some fun and creative pumpkin painting ideas this fall?
You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re looking for a fun party activity or just want to add a personal touch to your fall decor, painted pumpkins are the perfect way to showcase your style without the mess of carving.
Below are 30 cute pumpkin painting ideas to inspire your own pumpkin.
Pumpkin Painting Ideas
1. Self Care Pumpkin
Treat your pumpkin to a spa day with this adorable self-care-themed design. Think face masks, cucumbers, and relaxation vibes.
2. Whimsical Fall Vines
Give your pumpkin a whimsical autumn feel with solid white paint and delicate, swirling vines and leaves.
3. Cow Pumpkin
Transform your pumpkin into an utterly adorable cow. It’s super cute and perfect for adding a playful touch to your fall decor.
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4. Fall Lettering
This pumpkin features cute fall-themed lettering, making it a great choice if you want your pumpkin to double as a seasonal decor piece.
5. Multi-Pattern Pumpkins
From checkered patterns to blue daisies, get creative and have fun painting different patterns on your pumpkin.
6. Hello Kitty Pumpkin
For a minimalistic look, keep your pumpkin simple with just a few designs, like this cute Hello Kitty-inspired pumpkin.
7. Abstract Floral Pumpkin
Add some abstract floral designs to your pumpkin for a cute and artsy vibe. The flowers really pop against a white background.
8. SpongeBob Pumpkin
You’re not limited to simple shapes, this SpongeBob-themed pumpkin shows just how creative you can get with your designs.
9. Terrazzo Pumpkin
A terrazzo-patterned pumpkin is super minimalistic yet stylish, and it’s easy to replicate with some rough, colorful shapes.
10. M&M Pumpkins
Bring some humor to your pumpkins by painting them like the iconic M&M characters. They’re fun, colorful, and full of personality.
Easy Pumpkin Painting Ideas
11. Your Name Pumpkin
Personalize your pumpkin by adding your name along with your painted designs. It’s a simple but meaningful touch!
12. Textured Brush Strokes
This pumpkin features textured brush strokes with an abstract design that gives off a cool ’70s vibe. It’s super cute and retro!
13. Movie Characters
Bring your favorite movie characters to life on your pumpkins, like this fun Monsters, Inc. inspired design.
14. Small and Cute Patterns
Cover your pumpkin with adorable little designs, like snails and mushrooms, for a whimsical touch.
15. Minions Pumpkin
Just like the Monsters, Inc. pumpkin, a Minion-inspired pumpkin is super cute and easy to recreate.
16. Contrasting Colors
Use bold, contrasting colors to create an eye-catching abstract pumpkin design.
17. Geometric Patterns
Large geometric shapes add a cute, abstract look to your pumpkins. Since the shapes are big, they’re perfect for anyone, even if you’re not a painter!
18. Dreamy Pumpkins
Think clouds, rainbows, and all things dreamy—these pumpkins are just too cute!
19. Fall Vibes Pumpkin
With fall elements and cozy lettering, this pumpkin is all about those autumn vibes.
Cute Pumpkin Painting Ideas
20. Donut Pumpkins
These donut-inspired pumpkins look almost good enough to eat! How cute and tasty do they look?
21. Cactus Pumpkins
Paint your pumpkin with different cactus shapes and sizes for a sharp and unique design.
22. Cute Elements
From cacti to pineapples, cover your pumpkin in adorable shapes for an all-over cute design.
23. Neon Splatter Pumpkins
These vibrant pumpkins scream ’80s vibes with their neon colors and paint splatters.
24. Moody Rainbow
Give your rainbow a fall twist by painting the pumpkin base in a dark, moody color.
25. Heart Pumpkin
Add pink hearts all over your pumpkin for a sweet and simple design.
26. Smiley Face Pumpkin
Go for a preppy look with a cute, simple smiley face on your pumpkin.
27. Spa Night Pumpkin
Treat your pumpkin to some relaxation with a spa night theme—perfect for unwinding after all that fall fun.
28. Barbie Pumpkin
Create a cute Barbie-themed pumpkin featuring the iconic Barbie silhouette.
29. Starry Night Pumpkin
Go celestial with a starry night-themed pumpkin, complete with a crescent moon and lots of stars.
30. Tropical Abstract Pumpkin
This pumpkin brings the tropics to fall with abstract palm leaf shapes and vibrant colors.
