Did you know that you can make an owl pumpkin for your home? I have been on a huge pumpkin kick lately. Every idea I have lately seems to center around a pumpkin. By the end of the season, I might be drowning in paper mache pumpkins. But I do love them and this one is no exception. So, be sure to grab your supplies to make your own version of this cute craft today.
Owl Pumpkin
My scary silhouette pumpkin is sure to put some fright in your Halloween decor. Plus, who doesn’t love Halloween quick crafts? You just can’t go wrong!
Supplies needed:
- Paper mache pumpkin
- White paint
- Mod Podge
- Owl silhouette printed on paper (you can find your own image or try the free images here, here, and here)
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Craft knife (optional)
Instructions:
You can either paint your paper mache pumpkin white or start with a faux pumpkin that is already white. Print your owl image on regular copy paper then add a coat of Mod Podge to the back. This is to help prevent any wrinkles as you add this to your owl pumpkin.
After that coat of Mod Podge dries, you can then carefully cut out your silhouette. I just used scissors and I left the internal details like the eyes in place. You can use a craft knife for more detailed images.
Then apply another layer of Mod Podge to the back of your image.
Then just stick it right on the pumpkin and smooth it out. I did get a few wrinkles due to the fact that the surface itself is bumpy but overall it turned out great.
NOTE: I did not put any Mod Podge over the top of the image. I was afraid of the ink running once the paper got wet with the Mod Podge. In order to decoupage on the top, you would need to seal the ink. I usually use hair spray over the top of my image before starting if I am going to decoupage the front.
In case you need them, here are the tutorials for those baker’s twine pumpkins, sweater pumpkins, and fall sign. You can use the combination in your own home to make something amazing this season.
I love this owl pumpkin and I know that you will as well. You can use this same decoupage technique to make a ton of other pumpkins as well. Just find a silhouette and start adding them to the fronts of as many pumpkins as you wish.
The best part is that since these are paper mache, they will last for years. So, you can pull them out year after year and add them to your Halloween mantel or spooky home decor.
Whip up an owl pumpkin or maybe two this year. I think you will love this black and white Halloween decor and how great it looks in your home.
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Want to print the instructions for making this DIY pumpkin right at home? Try the card below!
Supplies
- Paper mache pumpkin
- White paint
- Mod Podge
- Owl silhouette printed on paper
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Craft knife (optional)
Instructions
- You can either paint your paper mache pumpkin white or start with a faux pumpkin that is already white. Print your owl image on regular copy paper then add a coat of Mod Podge to the back. This is to help prevent any wrinkles as you add this to your owl pumpkin.
- After that coat of Mod Podge dries, you can then carefully cut out your silhouette. I just used scissors and I left the internal details like the eyes in place. You can use a craft knife for more detailed images.
- Then apply another layer of Mod Podge to the back of your image.
- Then just stick it right on the pumpkin and smooth it out. I did get a few wrinkles due to the fact that the surface itself is bumpy but overall it turned out great.
That owl has a great scOWL! So cute!!!!
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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Is there somewhere to get that owl image?
I got it from this slideshow on Martha Stewart:
http://www.marthastewart.com/275639/halloween-pumpkin-carving-patterns-and-p/@center/1006802/halloween-pumpkins