This watercolor pumpkin craft is easy to create with the kids! Grab the free printable template to make this lovely art project for fall.
It’s simple to make this colorful painting with only a few supplies from the craft store! You probably have everything that you need at home already.
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This pretty watercolor pumpkin is made using a glue and watercolor technique that acts like a “resist”. The outline is created with Elmers glue that is mixed with a bit of black acrylic paint.
The glue makes a raised edge that helps to define and separate the paint colors. This glue and paint craft is a project that kids are sure to love!
Watercolor Pumpkin Craft:
I have included the free template for this painting at the bottom of this blog post. Simply print the template onto cardstock or watercolor paper to get started!
A template is not needed to make this pumpkin painting though! Children can draw a pumpkin shape free hand if they want. It would be fun to see all of the different designs that they come up with!
How to make a watercolor pumpkin:
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Supplies:
- 9″x12″ 140lb watercolor paper*
- Watercolor paints
- Paint palette
- Paint brush
- Pencil and eraser
- Elmers white glue
- Black acrylic paint
*Heavy cardstock paper may be used as an alternative to watercolor paper. It’s important to use thick, heavy paper for this project as the water tends to warp and tear traditional printer paper.
Directions:
1. Print, trace or sketch the outline of a pumpkin onto watercolor paper.
2. Mix 1/2 tsp black acrylic paint into a small bottle of white Elmers school glue.
3. Use the black glue to trace the outline of a pumpkin.
4. Allow the glue to dry for at least an hour and erase any pencil lines that may be showing.
5. With a clean paintbrush and water, wet the area to be painted.
6. Add generous amounts of paint to the brush and paint the pumpkin in shades of orange.
7. Paint the background green using the same technique.
8. Allow the painting to dry before placing on display.
Use a lot of watercolor paint to achieve a vibrant color for this project. If the piece of paper curls or warps, try pressing it under some heavy books to flatten it once dry.
Be sure to check out this watercolor maple leaf painting and watercolor campfire art project for more painting ideas and templates!
MORE OF MY CRAFTING ESSENTIALS:
- We love using these Apple Barrel Acrylic Paints to add bright color to all of our projects.
- These paint brushes are ideal for most craft surfaces and a great price!
- This art supplies kit is our favorite because it has everything we needed to get started.
- This rolling storage cart helps to keep our craft supplies organized.
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Pumpkin Blog Hop:
Be sure to check out all of the fun links from my blogging friends this month!
- Take adorable to the next level with Upcycled Crochet Thread Ball Pumpkins created by Beth of Creatively Beth.
- We are always in for the glam creations that Lindsay of Artsy Fartsy Mama makes with resin. Her Pastel Pumpkin Charms do not disappoint!
- Liz with Liz on Call loves sharing her free printables with the world and we are all in for her modern patterned Pumpkin Coloring Sheet.
- Take your water coloring skills to the next level with a fun and funky Free Pumpkin Template and Tutorial from Heather at Homemade Heather.
- Blanca from Creativities Galore is all about the glitter with her sparkling DIY Pumpkin Bookmarks. Click through for the full instructions.
So many crafts!
- We love a good project that fools our eye and this Cement Look Pumpkin Cup from Candice of She’s Crafty has us all doing a double take.
- Transform your mantel with simple supplies from the Dollar Tree with Michelle of Michelle’s Party Plan-It. Her Pumpkin Mantel Décor is elegant enough to leave up all season long.
- Beth with the Ruffled Daisy shows us how to create an Aged Metal Pumpkin with simple supplies and a full tutorial.
- Styrofoam balls and yarn go along way with these simple DIY Yarn Pumpkins for your mantel or tablescape. Diana from the Girl Creative is sharing her instructions.
- Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings has created a complete tutorial covering all of her Painted Pumpkin Tips and Tricks, so check them out today.
- Learn how to Create a Pumpkin Landscape by Color Matching Paint and Markers with a full tutorial from Jenny of Jenny’s Crayon Collection.
- Take a simple plaque to the next level with a colorful DIY Stained Wood Pumpkin created by Laura of Me and INKlings. Click through to see how she made it!
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Watercolor Pumpkin Craft
This watercolor pumpkin craft is easy to create with the kids! Grab the free printable template to make this lovely art project for fall.
Materials
- 9"x12" 140lb watercolor paper
- Watercolor paints
- Paint palette
- Paint brush
- Pencil and eraser
- Elmers white glue
- Black acrylic paint
Instructions
1. Print, trace or sketch the outline of a pumpkin onto watercolor paper.
2. Mix 1/2 tsp black acrylic paint into a small bottle of white Elmers school glue.
3. Use the black glue to trace the outline of a pumpkin.
4. Allow the glue to dry for at least an hour and erase any pencil lines that may be showing.
5. With a clean paintbrush and water, wet the area to be painted.
6. Add generous amounts of paint to the brush and paint the pumpkin in shades of orange.
7. Paint the background green using the same technique.
8. Allow the painting to dry before placing on display.
