Easy DIY Polka Dot Pumpkin
White pumpkins have become increasingly popular in recent years, and many people have been using them to create unique and eye-catching decorations.
I was inspired to purchase a white pumpkin during a trip to Michael's. My original plan was to keep it simple by gluing some fabric mums to it and placing it in a wreath of silk autumn-colored leaves. However, I ended up buying rhinestone tape and adding it to the pumpkin, which led me to creating a polka dot rhinestone pumpkin with black scrapbook jewels.
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To create this polka dot pumpkin, you will need a few supplies:
Supplies
- A white pumpkin, chalkboard pumpkin, plastic pumpkin (the cheapos that you can spray paint), or black pumpkin
- Paint or spray paint in the color of your choice
- Optional: self-adhesive rhinestone tape, scrapbook jewels
It's important to have all of your supplies ready before starting your pumpkin project. This will ensure that you have everything you need and won't have to stop in the middle of your crafting to go buy or order more supplies.
Instructions
To make a polka dot pumpkin, start by selecting a pumpkin of your choice. It can be a white pumpkin, a black pumpkin, a plastic pumpkin or even a chalkboard pumpkin.
Next, attach the self-adhesive rhinestone tape following the natural pattern of the pumpkin creases. You can either do every crease or every other crease.
Finally, add a random pattern of the scrapbook jewels/rhinestones to the pumpkin and that's it! You have a very chic polka dot pumpkin that can be displayed throughout the fall.
So chic pumpkin!!! I love withe pumpkins!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Ana ~ You have a wonderful week as well.
hugs, mb
OMG! Rachel will love that! She loves anything that sparkles. I bought her one of those hot fix crystals guns and several hundred crystals. She has been wanting to try it out on something. I am going to look for a pumpkin today for her to try it out on. Great idea! I would never have thought to put them on a pumpkin. Once again you have inspired!
You're so sweet, Julia! I would love to see any pictures of Rachel's creation. I found the pumpkin at Michael's but I have seen them at JoAnn Fabrics as well.
Have a wonderful, wonderful day ~ you and your awesome family! hugs, mb
Oooh...I love all the sparkle. Such an elegant Halloween decoration!
Thanks, Jenn! I love me some sparkle. ; )
Such a pretty pumpkin! I adore white pumpkins and this little dazzler is no exception 🙂
This pumpkin is screaming my name!!! I love it. So pretty, elegant and festive!
I wasn't sure what it was saying but now I know it was your name! : ) Thanks so much, Carolyn.
That is too cute! I love the bling. Megan
Hi Mary Beth! I love this pumpkin idea, it's on the neutral side with a bit of bling and can fit anywhere with different style embellishments. Thank you for sharing.
Have a good day, Nancy
So glamorous! Love it, MaryBeth!
Thanks, Roeshel! : )
Thanks, Anne ~ bling is indeed a very happy thing ; )
Hopped over from the Pinterest party - pinned your project 🙂 It is gorgeous!
Thank you, Linda!
stopped by Debbie Doo's and saw this on the pintrest board - so wonderful!
Hey Mary Beth. I went ahead and featured you but can you add my link in to the parties you entered.
https://itssoverycheri.com/2012/10/07/its-party-time-10-7-2012/
Cheri
I surprised myself by liking this. 😛
It's pretty, it's fun, it's different! I like it! 😀
What a cute idea! Nothing is better then a glam pumpkin.
Thanks for the wonderful pictures.
Buffie
https://papercuts4u.blogspot.com/
OH this is so cute Mary Beth! I love it!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up https://tidymom.net/2012/halloween-projects/
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Thanks soooo much, Cheryl! Have a wonderful week. hugs, Mary Beth
So chic! That's beautiful! you made a great work! i'm a new follower now via the linky 😉
https://ellecrafts.blogspot.com
This is quite striking! I love the idea of using the rhinestones to outline the pumpkin and the random way you added the black details -- pretty!
Thank you, Lauren! That guilt-free pumpkin chai sounds fabulous ~ hugs, Mary Beth
So pretty!
Thanks, K-Coake! : )
omg..what an elegantly decorated pumpkin! LOVE IT!
I love it, so pretty! White pumpkins are always my favorite. 🙂 I would love to have you stop by ‘Or so she says…’ today and share some of your great ideas with my readers! The ‘Your Great Idea’ link party runs every Sat through Tuesday. Hope to see you there! https://www.oneshetwoshe.com
* Also, we’ve got a great giveaway going on with over $500 in prizes!
Thank you for the party invite and for the giveaway heads up ~ I linked and entered! Wonderful prizes by the way. Have a lovely week, Mary Beth
This is so glamorous!! So cute! I would love for you to come link up to my Get Social party and show off your amazing blog!
https://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/10/get-social-sunday_14.html
Thanks so much and thank you for the Get Social invite!
Ooooh, beautiful job, Mary Beth! And i love the lamp in the background as well!
Thanks so much, Steph!
LOVE white pumpkins!! Too classy 😉
Hi - I love this! What a great idea. It pays to shop even the aisles we don't always go down, huh? I love all the white pumpkin ideas but this blinged-out pumpkin - great idea!
Thanks for posting!
Very cute! I love the rhinestones and polka dots. The black cheesecloth on the lampshade is cool too.
So lovely! White pumpkins are my favorite to decorate! Thanks for sharing at Show & Share, featuring this tomorrow!
this pumpkin is just so stinkin' cute. LOVE IT!!
We just started back up our link parties and we would love if you came and linked up at The Humble Brag. Each week, one lucky featured blogger will get one free week of advertising, which mean thousands of ad views a day! Hope to see you there.
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Hey, I saw that you linked back to our link party but didn;t see your link. Just wanted to make sure you weren't experiencing any problems. Let me know if you need anything and thanks for linking back. 🙂
Love this. I happen to have a blank white pumpkin that is in need of some gussying up!!
Thanks, Marie ~ gussying up is a very good thing! : ) Have a great week and thank you so much for stopping by.
Thanks so much, Katie!
Featuring your darling pumpkins on this weeks All Star Block Party.
https://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/10/all-star-block-party-21.html
Thanks so much, Meg! Have a wonderful week. hugs, mb
Hey Mary Beth, Thanks so much for linking up last Friday. Hope to see you back tomorrow to link up and see if you were featured or even won the free ad space!
https://www.oneprojectcloser.com/the-humble-brag-link-party-4/
I love your pumpkins! I am not much for orange, but I love the white ones! I need to try your cleaning recipes as well. Visiting from the blog tour...thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Jessica ~ I appreciate your sweetness!
Hugs,
Mary Beth
Marybeth, you make the prettiest pumpkins ever...hands down! Can't wait to feature this beauty! Pinning now!
Thank you so much, Jessica ~ I truly appreciate your kindness!
Just beautiful...I LUV the bling.
Over from DebbieDoos....
Thanks so much, bj!
bling, bling, craftiness calling. Love it!!!!! Big hugs my friend
Thanks so much, sweetie! Big hugs to you as well 🙂