While I’m going coastal with my breakfast nook and kitchen decor for fall, Gloria’s home has a completely different look. She loves earth tones and deep reds and oranges. She has a lot of gold accent pieces throughout her home. To add to her autumn decor, she wanted some gold pumpkins. Spare time is not something she has a great deal of, so I took on this simple project for her. All you’ll need is a can of gold spray paint to change inexpensive pumpkins into Golden Fall Decor.
I started with more of the same pumpkins that I used for my chalk painted ones.
I painted them using Krylon Gold Metallic Cover Maxx spray paint.
I’ll share a craft fail with you all. Once the pumpkins were dry, I used a matte spray sealant on them. My lovely golden pumpkins turned into dull beige looking ones!
I had to let the sealer dry and start all over again with the gold paint, followed by a glossy sealant. Lesson learned!
I added some upholstery tacks to a few of them and spray painted over them.
I used painter’s tape around the bottom of some of them and painted the tops with Waverly Chalk Paint in Cashew for a contrast in colors.
I’ve had this leaf tray for a number of years and I thought it would make the perfect tray to hold the gold pumpkins.
I first covered it with chalk paint because I wasn’t sure if the spray paint would adhere to the glossy surface. You could use a primer, but I didn’t have any on hand, so I used some inexpensive chalk paint that I had. Once that was dry, I spray painted it gold.
I think the tray and the pumpkins will look great along with Gloria’s other fall decor. She hasn’t seen them yet, so when she reads this, I hope she likes them!
Isn’t it fun to take plain and inexpensive items and turn them into beautiful decor pieces?
Materials Used for Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover
- Plastic Pumpkins
- Krylon Spray Paint
- Upholstery Tacks
- Chalk Paint
- Glossy Spray Sealant
- Tray
Is paint a crafter’s best friend? I think so! I’d love to hear about and see your fall decor makeovers using paint.
Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.
Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage says
Those golden pumpkins came out beautiful — thanks for sharing the caution about the matte vs. glossy sealant. Good to know.
Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage
Beverly says
Thank you, Joanne! I didn’t expect the matte finish to make them quite so dull. I thought it might just tone down the shine a little. So, yes, using glossy is the way to go.
Keri says
Love the pumpkins!! They look fantastic in the leaf plate!
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Keri. I was happy to give that old leaf plate a new life.
Laurie says
Love them! Especially the added tacks – what a fun touch. Elegant, simple and beautiful.
Beverly says
Thanks, Laurie! While I was at JoAnne’s looking around, they had some pumpkins with tacks on display, so I used their idea.
Laurie says
It is an awesome idea that adds some interest. I do the same thing, always looking for ideas 🙂
Beverly says
I often find myself looking at some of the pre-made items in a craft store, checking the price and thinking no way!
Kate says
This is a great idea and I love the way they came out! I’d love for you to share this with us at our Wake Up Wednesday link party! Hope to see you there!
Kate | The Organized Dream
Beverly says
Thank you, Kate. And thanks for invitation to your party.
Lindsey says
I am digging the gold color scheme! Makes it so much classier and subtle!
Beverly says
Thanks, Lindsey. Gold is such a versatile color for lots of seasonal decor. Thanks for stopping by.
Thea says
Oh my gosh! Your taste for decor which is evident with what you did with these painted pumpkins is clear evidence. Love the colour. Love the look. Also, very clever to paint the leaf dish in a matching colour. Lovely.
Beverly says
How very nice of you! Thank you and thanks so much for visiting. I was glad I found a good use for that tray.
Linda says
Lovely pumpkins!! What a cute idea.
Beverly says
Thank you, Linda. Hope you have a great weekend. Thanks for the party!
Debbie-Dabble says
Love these! I did gold ones myself a few years ago but I love how the half gold and half white came out!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Beverly says
Thanks, Debbie! I did some solid gold ones, too, but I agree, the white adds some pop to them. Thanks for stopping by! Looking forward to seeing what you’ll being to tomorrow’s Snickerdoodle Party!
Quinn Caudill says
Great looking project for fall. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday link party. Please join us again next week and invite your friends to join. Have a great weekend! Quinn
Beverly says
Thanks, Quinn. I’m happy to share at your party. Thanks for hosting! Thanks for visiting.
Stephanie @ CasaWatkins says
Love it!!! Such a great project that can be used in any style of decor! Pinned!
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Stephanie. It is pretty versatile. I made these for Gloria, but I’m using a few solid gold ones in a compote dish in my foyer, too. Thanks for pinning!
Winnie says
These golden pumpkins are so beautiful!
And I really like that leaf tray – very elegant
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Winnie!
Evija says
Absolutely in love with this gorgeous project!! I have chosen this as my favourite feature this week on our wordless wednesday link party! Come and Grab our button!
Beverly says
Thank you, Evija! I’m delighted you liked it so much!
Ashleigh says
Thank you for linking up with the OMHG WW! Please link up with us again this week and share your great posts! xx
Beverly says
Thank you, Ashleigh. I’m happy to share at WW.
Christine @ Must Love Home says
Hello Beautiful!! This is perfect for Fall! You have been Pinned,Tweeted and shared on Facebook! Your post will be featured this week at the Friday Favorites Link Party at Mustlovehome.com. Come by the party tonight, doors open at 7PM, and see your feature and share another of your favorite posts! Hugs – Christine at Must Love Home
Beverly says
Thank you so much, Christine! Thanks for the shares and the feature!
Kim @ This Ole Mom says
Your Fall Pumpkin turned out cute. I love the gold paint, too.
Beverly says
Thank you, Kim. I liked how they turned out. Amazing what a little paint can do!
Denise/DIY Crush says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this spray paint transformation! The leaf dish turned out so nice, looks like it costs a ton! I would like to invite you to my DIY Crush Craft Party which starts at 7pm EST. and is new every Thursday. I’ll pin every post!! 😉
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Denise. I’ll be sure to stop by on Thursday.
Antonella | White House Crafts says
These pumpkins turned out awesome! Gold is definitely my thing. Love the leaf dish as well!
Would you like to join my Fall pumpkin inspiration link party?
Have an amazing day!
Beverly says
Thank you, Antonella. Thanks for the invitation to your link party. I’ll stop by today.
Jess says
I love these! They look so cute!!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
Thanks, Jess! I’m happy to share. Thanks for hosting!
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
Just a friendly note to let you know that this project was featured today on my post of 20 Pumpkin Crafts. Hope you’ll come by and check out all of the amazing Halloween inspiration.
Beverly says
Thank you so much for including my pumpkin in your pumpkin crafts feature. I’ll be sure to stop by!
Tiffany says
Hi, Beverly ~ These pumpkins turned out so beautifully! I love the metallic and the white together, and the upholstery tacks are such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again on Sunday night!
Beverly says
Thank you, Tiffany. I’m happy to share at Merry Monday.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
These golden pumpkins are so pretty, great idea! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Beverly says
Thank you, Joy. It’s always fun to see how dollar tree items can be transformed. Thanks for hosting!
Sandy Sandmeyer says
I so appreciate you sharing your post at the #AnythingGoes Link Party. I’m looking forward to what you’ll share with us next week.
Beverly says
Thanks so much for hosting Anything Goes and for the visit, Sandy!
Lou Lou Girls says
Gorgeous! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you! Lou Lou Girls
Beverly says
Thanks! Thanks for sharing, too.