Rainbow Rhinestone Pumpkin DIY

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Forget the orange and black pumpkin decor this year and really do it up BIG!  Cause nothin’ says BIG like unloading a freakin’ rainbow of color onto a mini pumpkin.  I’m kinda obsessed with this little DIY cause it combines both sparkle and color together for an absolute feast for the eyes.  And this is something you can make in just under and hour.  Let me show you how it is done!

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What you need (links below include affiliate links)
— Mini pumpkin
Paint in a rainbow of colors
Mini rhinestones (with adhesive backing)
Paintbrush and paint palette

I have to admit something before I begin telling you how to make this pumpkin……it is so insanely easy to make.  The majority of the work involves painting on the paint and letting it dry.  I went around the pumpkin, separating the colored sections by the ribs.  Go around the pumpkin once, then go around it again to get two solid coats.  Let dry thoroughly. Make sure to turn over and finish off the bottom (or don’t worry about it if the bottom isn’t going to show).
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Next, use the coordinating color rhinestone sticker and position in the coordinating color section.  This is literally a pull off and stick process, but you will want to make sure you space them in random polka dot style all around around your pumpkin.

And here’s the finished result. SWOON!!!!!!

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This is a super fun craft to make for your rainbow-obsessed friends to give as a fall gift for their office or home.

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If you aren’t a fan of rainbow, consider painting your pumpkin a solid color, then adding tone on tone rhinestone dots. You could also use a complementary color for fun contrast!

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I’d love it if you checked out my other rainbow pumpkin creations…

How to Make a Rainbow Glitter Pumpkin
Rainbow Crayon Drip Pumpkin
Crayon Scribble Pumpkin
Glitter Drip Pumpkin

Glitter Drip Pumpkin DIY

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Hey everyone!  Since the Halloween and pumpkin season is upon us, I thought I’d show you how to dress up a plain black pumpkin with some super sparkle!  You know you want to!!!  All this project takes is glue & various colors of glitter to make a  sparkletastic pumpkin in no time!

Watch the project below via the Darby Smart app!  I’m a part of the #DarbyStars program where I share video projects on the Darby Smart app. You can download the app from the app store on your phone.

 

FYI If you like this post, you’ll love my DIY Halloween page called Easy Pumpkin Ideas where you’ll find 10+ project DIYs! Check ’em out!
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What you need for this project:
– Black pumpkin (mine was faux and from Target)
Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue
Tulip Fashion Glitters in a rainbow of colors
– Small paintbrush (For moving glue drips)
– Large bristle brush (for sweeping away excess glitter)
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Squeeze a big glob of glue on top of the pumpkin and spread it out with an old paintbrush.  You will need to guide the drips a little at first.
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Before you know it, you’re pumpkin will look awesome like this and ready for the glittery goodness!
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Grab your glitters and start shaking them over top to cover all your glue!
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Tilt your pumpkin up to get the drips on the side!
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After an intense glittering, session, your pumpkin will look like this!
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Let your pumpkin dry, then take a large bristle brush and sweep off all the excess glitter!  Also, you may notice that you have a few dried glue clupms here or there.  You can use your scissors to help “define” your dried glue drips. You’ll also be able to just peel off any dried glue smudges!
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And here’s the finished pumpkin!  Doesn’t it look fun?
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Here’s a look at the back.  The glue sagged a little bit after the glitter was applied but I still think it looks super cool!
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And a view from the top!
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Do you think you’ll be trying out this fun pumpkin!!!! I love how it turned out!
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And here’s a finished graphic for happy pinning and sharing on your fave social media site! Happy glittering everyone!

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