Painted Pumpkins

Sticking to last year’s “painting” theme, we decided
to paint our address on a pumpkin rather than carve it. You can read about our 2011
monogrammed painted pumpkin {here}!  Not only is
painting easier, an uncarved pumpkin can last you all the way through
Thanksgiving. 

And I have to be honest with you, this season’s
pumpkin will last us for years to come because
we picked it from…Michaels {gasp!}.
Yes, we chose to paint a plastic pumpkin instead of a real one. But doesn’t it
look real?!?! Plus it was 40% off, so it was even cheaper than a real one.

*Note:
Don’t think this is any indication of us switching to an artificial Christmas
tree {we could never!}!

Anyway, on to the tutorial…

 Step 1: Type up your last name, address,
monogram, etc. in a word document on your computer. I used century font, size
300. Print off your word document and carefully cut out your numbers {or
letters}. Tape your letters to your pumpkin and trace them with a pen.

 Step 2: Using black acrylic paint, paint
your pumpkin with 1-2 coats of paint!

 Step 4: Place your pumpkin on your front
porch and add a few extra festive decorations!