{"id":1372,"date":"2024-09-12T17:30:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T17:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:33:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:33:51","slug":"make-spray-painted-pumpkins-as-a-diy-halloween-decor-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/12\/make-spray-painted-pumpkins-as-a-diy-halloween-decor-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Spray Painted Pumpkins as a DIY Halloween Decor Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Gourds go glam with this DIY Halloween decor flip with spray painted pumpkins from the Dollar Tree!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8900094 size-large skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"table centerpiece with plastic pumpkins spray painted in gold\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dollar-store-fall-centerpiece-makeover-hip2save-com.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Excited for fall decorating? Try this easy pumpkin centerpiece Dollar Tree DIY! &#127875;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I absolutely <em>love<\/em> decorating for all the different seasons, but it doesn&rsquo;t always make sense to spend a ton of money on seasonal decor since I only use it for a couple of months out of the year.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel the same, let&rsquo;s grab some spray paint and transform a few inexpensive <a rel=\"\">Dollar Tree<\/a> plastic pumpkins into a chic DIY pumpkin centerpiece for your fall table! Painting pumpkins with spray paint is a really fun DIY Halloween decor project that will give those Dollar Tree pumpkins a shimmery makeover without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10945858 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"dollar tree basket of diy halloween decor\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dollar-tree-basket-of-fall-decor.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To get started, I picked up some <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">pumpkins<\/a> and leaf <a target=\"_blank\">garlands<\/a> from Dollar Tree. I also grabbed two of those pumpkin candy pails from the thrift store for just 69&cent; each (you can also buy the <a target=\"_blank\">pumpkins<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\">leaf garlands<\/a> on Amazon). You could also check out the <a target=\"_blank\">assortment of pails<\/a> at Dollar Tree too! My strategy was to spray paint all of the items the same color for a more uniform and stylish look &ndash; and I&rsquo;m LOVING the results!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\" style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><em>WARNING:<\/em> <\/strong>Spray painting pumpkins is FUN and gets addicting, especially with this DIY Halloween decor project!<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10945861 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"pumpkin baskets dollar tree\" width=\"912\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pumpkin-baskets-dollar-tree.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10945835 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"pumpkins with spray paint\" width=\"912\" height=\"760\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pumpkins-with-spray-paint.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8917075 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy spray-painted pumpkins\" width=\"912\" height=\"688\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/diy-spray-painted-pumpkins.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10286110 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy halloween decor spray painted gold pumpkins on table\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/spray-painted-dollar-store-pumpkins-for-fall-e1556646339381.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Spray Painted Pumpkins Centerpiece<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAny fall items from the Dollar Tree or thrift stores (plastic pumpkins and garland shown)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4clnJ5L\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMetallic spray paint \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Protect a well-ventilated area with paper, a drop cloth, or some type of covering you don&#8217;t mind getting paint on.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Spray paint pumpkins and garlands with the desired paint color. To avoid runny paint, make sure you&#8217;re not spraying too close to the object, and take your time to do a few thinner coats of paint, allowing it to dry in between each one.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Arrange the painted pieces in the center of a table or on a mantle for chic fall decor that only costs a couple of dollars to make. That&#8217;s it!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10945837 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"spray painted pumpkins for diy halloween decor\" width=\"912\" height=\"760\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/spray-painted-pumpkins.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>A couple of tips when spray painting pumpkins from Dollar Tree:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose any spray paint you like, but I find that the metallic finish gives this centerpiece such a stylish look. I used this <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Gold Metallic Spray Paint by Rust-Oleum<\/a> and I LOVE the results!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I love looking for bargains at dollar stores and thrift stores, too, but you can save even more money by using inexpensive fall decor that you already own. This is such a fun and easy way to update and re-purpose any old decor you&rsquo;ve grown tired of seeing year after year!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want to take decorating to the next level, Dollar Tree sells an <a target=\"_blank\">assortment of&nbsp;jewels<\/a> that you can add to the sides as some of our readers have mentioned!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8900107 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Spray Painted Pumpkins\" width=\"912\" height=\"1377\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/spray-painted-pumpkins-e1556646312114.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>No one will believe these Halloween decor pieces are Dollar Tree plastic pumpkins!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After the paint is dry, have fun arranging and stacking your pumpkins on a table. Fill the larger candy pails will plants or flowers if desired. The plants pictured above are just inexpensive greenery found at IKEA, and I use them every season!<\/p>\n<p>I&rsquo;m really enjoying my festive table, and I love the fact that it didn&rsquo;t cost a ton of money. I hope you enjoy spray painting pumpkins and the results of this fun DIY, too!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><b>Make my <a>DIY Bubbling Witches Cauldron<\/a> next!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gourds go glam with this DIY Halloween decor flip with spray painted pumpkins from the Dollar Tree! Excited for fall &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/12\/make-spray-painted-pumpkins-as-a-diy-halloween-decor-project\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Make Spray Painted Pumpkins as a DIY Halloween Decor Project<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crafts-diy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1372"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1372\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1412,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1372\/revisions\/1412"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}