Decorating Pumpkins Without a Mess (75+ Ideas!)

These Star Wars pumpkins are so fun to make. Celebrate fall and Halloween with your own version of R2-D2 and C-3PO. These ARE the droids you’re looking for!

Try a seasonal craft that is a bit different with these unique Mod Podge pumpkins! These DIY pumpkins are SO easy to make.

These woodland creature no-carve pumpkins are the perfect way to dress up your gourds this fall. If you love pumpkins, but loathe carving them, this is the project for you!

Learn how to make glow in the dark pumpkins using vinyl! This is a very EASY project with absolutely no mess, and a great way to decorate your Halloween porch.

Learn how to make these buffalo check pumpkins with plain craft pumpkins. An easy and trendy craft project to make for fall!

The secret to decorating pumpkins like ice cream? You just need some insulation foam! The rest is just painting.

Give that coffee lover what they love most, a 'pumpkin' spice latte sprinkled with color and creativity. Easily transform a small gourd into a faux popular coffee drink that is sure to make you smile.

White mini gourds are made up with this no-carve idea. Just mini painted pumpkins for a fast and lovely look.

These cool painted galaxy pumpkins remind me of a night sky! Keep them on your porch for Halloween decor. No crafting skills required!

Try these no-carve, no mess pumpkins for Halloween. Using paint and paper, you can style them into your favorite fruit. Perfect for a DIY project for kids!

Click for my top tips + every shade of paint you'll need to make your own DIY rainbow pumpkins to fill your front porch this Halloween and Thanksgiving!

How to make a no-carve DIY Disney UP Pumpkin. This easy decorating idea is inspired by the Disney Pixar movie and is easy for kids to make.

Learn how to turn a plain faux pumpkin into a spooky Halloween skull pumpkin! It's very easy to do, and perfect for your holiday decor.

Remember Snoopy's imaginary battles against the Red Baron? They began in the 60s and lasted for several decades! You can commemorate them with these decorated pumpkins.

A cute idea for decorating a pumpkin without carving it: draw these "sugar skull" owls on the pumpkins using sharpie markers. Make a whole family of owls! Trick your pumpkin.

They are bold, beautiful and a great way to make this Halloween the brightest one yet. Whether pumpkins are stacked on the porch, set as an arrangement on the table, or given out as favors (one mini pumpkin per guest), this colorful look will make them all more fun.

No carving necessary! This friendly witch pumpkin is a fun Halloween project and a cute doorstep decoration.

You might be thinking that if you don't know how to paint, you can't decorate a pumpkin using this method. But that's the thing! This is really easy beginner painting, and Lucy is going to show you how. These craft pumpkins can be customized to suit any decor style or color.

Give your gourds some spooky Halloween colors with this fun acrylic paint pouring project! Paint pour pumpkins of every size to add a little more color to your fall decor.

These caramel apple pumpkins are super easy to make, and would be a fun project to make with kiddos. You could even let them pick or mix and match toppings for each pumpkin!

Use a cool and modern fabric to make these unique fabric covered pumpkins! You’ll love this easy, no carve idea made with Mod Podge.

This is a bit of a different way to create a galaxy pumpkin! You don't need any painting skills (it's very "loose"), and if you want to light it up, you can. Simply drill into the bottom and add LED Christmas lights!

Transform a dollar store foam pumpkin into an adorable Minnie or Mickey Mouse Pumpkin! You're going to love this simple Disney pumpkin decorating idea for Halloween!

Who says Halloween pumpkins have to be scary (or messy)? This post shares the how-to for these DIY Matisse-inspired pumpkins inspired by art and made with colorful vinyl!

I'm really loving that the horn for this sweet little unicorn is made with clay! That gives you a lot of flexibility to make this using any size gourd you like.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with this fun and easy no-carve pumpkin! Paint this fun skeleton face on your fall pumpkin for an added touch of character to your harvest decor.

Purchase inexpensive tissue paper confetti dots at a party store, dollar store or online. Then cover your surface in "gumballs" using Mod Podge. Add a bucket for the base!

If you think about it, the mini white pumpkins are perfect for the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man's fabulous rolls. I've seen a few versions of this guy made from pumpkins, but I love this one's happy face!

Set this kitty cat pumpkin on your porch for an adorable Halloween display. You can make it out of a few simple items including a broom and a velvet witch's hat.

Your Halloween decor will be looking sharp this year when you make this adorable DIY Cactus Pumpkin! You don't need advanced painting skills for this project.

Skip the jack o' lantern this Halloween and carve up a cute hamburger pumpkin that you can put on display year after year since it's reusable!

Who says that pumpkins have to be decorated with orange and black only? This is a perfect example of how you can go wild with paint! I love these bright colors and eye catching designs.

Play with the terrazzo trend and get your home ready for Fall-oween with these DIY, modern terrazzo pumpkins.

This is a very satisfying no carve pumpkin! If you've never melted crayons before, it looks striking on a white faux gourd.

Get creative and play with color this autumn! Not only also these cute pumpkins painted so pretty, but I love their paper party hats.

Lucy said that for this pumpkin decorating project, she pushed herself outside her comfort - and I'm so glad she did! If you're not comfortable using paint pens, she also made a design that you can print out and Mod Podge on.

You'll be surprised by just how easy it is to make this Disney inspired pumpkin! The best part is that it glows, and there are only a few supplies required.

This project is great for those of you without a steady hand because it is essentially like putting stickers on a pumpkin. You just have to make the stickers first! These are colorful and oh-so-fun for Halloween.

Make emoji gourds using yellow spray paint and any faces you like! These are really easy for even kids to put together.

A little bit of vinyl and you can have the cutest Harry Potter pumpkins in the world! You'll get the Harry shown as well as a golden snitch and a few other fun options.

I shared some Matisse pumpkins already, but these are made with tissue paper! Learn how to apply tissue paper to pumpkins with Mod Podge. So easy.

These cute DIY painted pumpkin templates will make your Halloween porch decor so easy and clever this year.

Do you love letter boards? Me too! This is a cute way to use that idea on a pumpkin surface. And it's perfect for the saying of your choice.

My favorite things at Halloween are the things that glow in the dark! This Nightmare Before Christmas inspired pumpkin does just that.

Looking for something a little fancier for your Halloween decor? This glam pumpkin features rhinestones and a witch hat.

It doesn't matter if you're a Space Ranger or a cowboy - you'll have a friend in these Toy Story-inspired Buzz and Woody pumpkins!

These no-carve My Little Pony pumpkins are SO EASY! All you do is paint the gourd, add the cute printable faces, and use a feather boa for the hair.

Kelly turned some mini pumpkins into frosting covered, sprinkle dipped pieces of goodness! These darling donut punkins make me smile.

I've never seen a pumpkin that reminded me of a church, but these do. The stained glass is made with transparency firm. These are so cool!

Paint a pumpkin with chalkboard paint and add letters to create your own word find gourd! And of course, the chalk is erasable.

Do you have a thing for indigo? Decorate pumpkins with nail polish using a marbled effect! This is so simple, and so unique.

Learn how to decorate a pumpkin with Duck Tape! This is the easiest method, and both kids and adults can do it. Perfect for Halloween decor!

No carve pumpkins are perfect for the little ones. They're going to love making this fun Hello Kitty pumpkin for Halloween!

Color blocked pink pumpkins are such a fun way to add color to your fall or Halloween decor.

This Baby Yoda pumpkin couldn't get much cuter, and your kids will love making this adorable no carve Halloween project!

Grab a roll of a gold washi tape and give this idea a go! All you have to do is cut the tape with scissors and you're ready to decorate.

Looking for an easy and awesome way to decorate your pumpkins with a sports theme this year? It doesn't get more simple than these DIY football pumpkins!

This no-carve pumpkin idea is fun and easy way to decorate your porch for fall and Halloween! All you need are craft pumpkins, hot glue, and some inexpensive accessories.

Make these cute no-carve hedgehog pumpkins - a simple easy way to decorate your gourds to use as table or porch decor!

An easy, fun and modern take on the pumpkin - neon dipped! This is a very simple decorating technique that anyone can master.

Tutorial for how to make a DIY leopard print pumpkin without any painting required. The use of temporary tattoo paper makes for an easy and fun autumn project.

These sand covered pumpkins are EASY to make and perfect for adding to a coastal fall decor display! So simple that even kids can help.

A fun alternative to carving, this Halloween pumpkin looks like a pincushion and is perfect for anyone who loves sewing.

Create a fun DIY steampunk pumpkin with random hardware! This is a great kids' craft too, and kids will love creating their own unique faces.

These pretty pumpkins have a soft, painted look! I love that you can keep them up from fall through Thanksgiving.

Make no-carve minion pumpkins from the movie Despicable Me! They are so fun to paint, and are great for a Halloween porch decoration.

If you're looking for something that's a bit unique, this modern painting idea will be right up your alley! I love everything from the color palette to the cool geometric shapes.

This DIY nautical pumpkin uses Mod Podge and fabric to turn a gourd into fantastic fall decor! Learn how easy it is to make here.

The fresh flowers take this unique pumpkin from spooky to sweet! It would also be a perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table spread if you’re planning a get together this year.

Dumbo was a movie I loved growing up! This pumpkin is inspired by our favorite elephant, and I love the ruffled collar and the tiny hat.

Pumpkins are a great low commitment way to try out trends or designs for the season, and this particular project was inspired by mud cloth!

Glitter up a funkin to make this house number pumpkin! So easy to do with Mod Podge – customize with your favorite glitter color.

If you are looking for simple no carve ideas, try to decorate a pumpkin with confetti and Mod Podge. So easy even a kid could do it!

If you’re looking for cute, no-carve Halloween pumpkin ideas that you can do with kids, check out these adorable pizza pumpkins. Paint on the sauce and use yarn and craft foam to add your favorite toppings.

Learn how to make a DIY pumpkin vase using a white Funkin! This is an easy and pretty project without the mess. So perfect for fall!

These awesome harlequin painted pumpkins are so easy to make – the perfect last minute DIY project for your Halloween or Thanksgiving decor.

This is one of the coolest pumpkin decorating ideas for kids you'll find! It's easy to do with Mod Podge and confetti.

Learn how to make these pumpkin decorations with chalk paint, Mod Podge, and diamond dust!

Are you ready for a cool Day of the Dead pumpkin craft you can make in a matter of minutes? You can customize this project with any napkins you like.