Halloween Fun: #DisneySide Painting Pumpkins
I just love Halloween. With the change of seasons comes talk of pumpkins. Everywhere you turn you’ll find pumpkin candles, soaps, chewing gum, lattes, and so much more!
In our home, we get very excited about decorating pumpkins. Carving pumpkins is a favorite pastime. The only downside to carved pumpkins is their staying power. They just don’t last very long. A few years ago, we began painting pumpkins early in the season. Using an average pumpkin as our blank canvas, we can create some pretty spooktacular pumpkins that last and last and last.
Being a Disney family, we have always created Disney themed pumpkins. It is just one way we bring Disney to our home during the Halloween season! I can’t wait for you to see what we have created this year!
First up? Our FROZEN friend, Olaf!
Next, I bring you the Evil Emperor Zurg!
Last but not least, and my personal favorite, here is Mike Wazowski!
The nice thing about painting pumpkins is that you can make them as simple or as elaborate as you like. Younger kids may like to create all on their own, or maybe they’d like a little help from mom or dad. Why not let them have fun and decide?
We like to use pencil to outline our creations. Pencils are great because you can easily erase and make adjustments as you go along. Once you are happy with the design, it’s time to start painting. I have found that acrylic craft paints work best. Depending on the effect you are going for, there are matte, glossy and metallic options available. Some colors may require 2-3 coats so you will want to allow plenty of drying time in between the applications.
Have fun creating your own Halloween pumpkins!
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