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Decorating Fake Pumpkins for Halloween (20+ Ideas!)

Are you looking for simple ways to decorate a pumpkin for Halloween? Here are 20+ fun ideas, all easy to accomplish and so festive!

fake pumpkin decorating ideas

Halloween is just around the corner, and one of the best ways to get into the spirit of the season is by decorating pumpkins.

While traditional carving is a popular choice, there are plenty of other ways to create a spooky and festive pumpkin display without the mess and hassle of using a knife.

In this post, we’ll explore some creative and no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas that everyone is going to love. No matter your Halloween decorating style . . . modern, vintage, rustic . . . . you’re going to find a project you want to make below.

In this blog post, I share some of my favorite no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! I’m serious – use this opportunity to express your holiday creativity. There are some wacky ideas here!

Pumpkin decorating is a great way to get the whole family involved in the Halloween festivities. Kids will love getting their hands dirty with paint or glue and can even help come up with their own unique designs.

Find me a person who doesn’t love decorating pumpkins and I’ll give you all my candy.

You won’t be able to.

Now, some of these use faux pumpkins, and others use real pumpkins. But you can recreate these on faux pumpkins too. Keep in mind that if you choose to use a real pumpkin, it will last about 2-3 months (not carved).

If you’re ready to check out the ideas, keep scrolling to the list below. Add some fun gourds to your Halloween decor! I’d love to know which are your favorites in the comments. Happy Halloween!

Decorating Fake Pumpkins

Are you looking for simple ways to decorate a pumpkin for Halloween? Here are 20+ fun ideas, all easy to accomplish and so festive!


Now that you have these ideas, how would you decorate a pumpkin? I’d love to hear in the comments! You should also check out these other seasonal posts: