Blackboard Pumpkins
I was looking for no carve ideas for pumpkins the other week when I realized that I needed to look no further than that leftover blackboard paint & ribbon I had collecting dust. Using some sponge brushes, I painted my 3 little pumpkins (it did take 2 coats). Two I decorated with ribbon, but the larger one I used some chalk and drew on some spooky designs.
This project might be good for parents and teachers to use with little kids. Just paint the pumpkins up beforehand and let the little ones decorate ‘em with chalk.
Terry Candee wrote:
Very clever! Is it possible to scratch off the paint with a toothpick to make a design come through in orange from the skin peeking out?
Maybe if only one coat?
Posted on 06-Oct-09 at 3:46 am | Permalink
Melissa B. wrote:
What a cool idea! I’m not down with the carving idea because my kids are so young, so I have them paint pumpkins instead. This would be a fun twist on our tradition! Thanks!!
Posted on 06-Oct-09 at 11:51 am | Permalink
Claire wrote:
So cute! I actually didn’t even know there was such a thing as blackboard paint.
Posted on 06-Oct-09 at 8:44 pm | Permalink
justJENN wrote:
Genius!
Posted on 07-Oct-09 at 10:04 am | Permalink
Heather - Dollar Store Crafts wrote:
Blackboard paint + anything = WIN! These are so cute. Great photo, too!
Posted on 09-Oct-09 at 12:51 am | Permalink
mchen wrote:
Wow, I can’t believe this worked — I definitely would’ve guessed that the paint wouldn’t stick. VERY cool. Thanks for sharing!
Posted on 09-Oct-09 at 10:02 am | Permalink
Danica wrote:
How Awesome! Great twist!
Posted on 09-Oct-09 at 10:18 am | Permalink