{"id":5197,"date":"2022-10-05T03:05:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T03:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:39:08","slug":"how-to-paint-pottery-barn-style-terracotta-pumpkins-at-home-for-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/05\/how-to-paint-pottery-barn-style-terracotta-pumpkins-at-home-for-less\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Paint Pottery Barn Style Terracotta Pumpkins at Home for LESS"},"content":{"rendered":"
This viral Halloween<\/a> DIY paint project turns ordinary jack-o-lantern pumpkins into stylish Pottery Barn terracotta pumpkin dupes.<\/em><\/p>\n I am all about trying the latest viral TikTok<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> trends, and today I’m excited to share a clever pumpkin makeover that I’ve seen all over the internet this month. How fun would be to have a craft night with friends and paint these terracotta pumpkins?!<\/p>\n Inspiring crafters such as Liz Marie Gavin<\/a> and Lolly Jane<\/a> have been painting inexpensive jack-o-lantern pumpkins to look like high-end Pottery Barn versions using a faux terracotta technique. I tried making my own and the results are gorgeous as well as Hip2Save approved!<\/p>\n Use Pottery Barn’s spooky yet stylish jack-o-lanterns<\/a> for inspiration, and let’s make it cheaper! <\/strong><\/p>\n These hand-crafted Pottery Barn terracotta pumpkins<\/a> are actually no longer available and were said to have been priced around $89 for one. I do love the whimsical look of the stem and the rustic finish, yet I’m not a fan of super pricey seasonal decor because it’s only used for a short period. Plus, plastic is honestly much easier for me to store and less likely to break in my opinion.<\/p>\n You can do this project at various price points and sizes. I found these two larger pumpkins on sale last week at my local Fry’s (Kroger) grocery store priced at $20 and $25 and they are LED and light up. Maybe hit up the thrift store or look through your own decorations for pumpkins. Walmart has Way to Celebrate brand jack-o-lanterns<\/a> in-store.<\/p>\n Check out this similar stacked jack-lantern from Target.com<\/a> or you could also buy a carvable pumpkin from a craft store such as Michaels<\/a> and carve the face details first before painting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t 1<\/span><\/p>\n Create a stem using the air-dry clay on top of the pumpkin, using your hands to mold.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 2<\/span><\/p>\n Mix the paint with a little bit of baking soda for texture. Use a brush or foam brush to coat the pumpkin with paint. Apply a second coat if needed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 3<\/span><\/p>\n While the pumpkin is still slightly wet, dust the cornstarch over the pumpkin. I used a small strainer. Use a dry paintbrush to spread the dust around.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 4<\/span><\/p>\n Consider adding a clearcoat spray paint<\/a> to keep all protected and looking great.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n They look much more high-end and stylish compared to the bright orange before. I can’t wait to light them up and will display them on a table to get the house ready for Halloween! I love there is no wrong or right way to do this craft.<\/p>\n Overall, this is a fun fall project I found to be so fun and worth doing. If you end up painting some terracotta pumpkins let us know!<\/p>\n These tissue paper pumpkins are another fun and frugal craft project to consider!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This viral Halloween DIY paint project turns ordinary jack-o-lantern pumpkins into stylish Pottery Barn terracotta pumpkin dupes. If you only … <\/p>\n
If you only do one craft project this fall, jump on this trendy paint project!<\/h2>\n
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Get a similar look by first grabbing lesser expensive pumpkin jack-o-lanterns!<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nDIY Pottery Barn Style Terracotta Pumpkins<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfaux jack-o-lantern pumpkins \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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tair dry modeling clay for the stem \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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClay Pot colored Terra Cotta paint (or mix orange, brown and white) \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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbaking soda \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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpaint brush or foam brush\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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcornstarch \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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdry paint brush \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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclear coat spray \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>\nDirections<\/h4>\n
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I love my cute terracotta-painted pumpkins so much!<\/h2>\n
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