Once again, it’s pumpkin season! If you’re looking for easy pumpkin painting ideas, then you’ll love this simple metallic gold painted all over leaf pattern.

An Elegant DIY Gold Leaf Painted Pumpkin

By adding a bit of metallic gold paint to some inexpensive craft pumpkins, you can easily create elegant and expensive-looking Fall decor.

This pumpkin fits in well on Jane’s rustic Fall mantle next to her upcycled wicker basket, basketweave stenciled art, painted wooden birdhouses, lavender painted pinecones, glittering gold votive candles and birch slices.

These craft pumpkins come in all shapes, colors and sizes and can be purchased from any local craft store. I was able to find this pumpkin in a soft off-white color which looks amazing against the matte metallic gold paint.

But these craft pumpkins are so versatile that even the base of the pumpkin can be painted a creamy color using an everyday acrylic paint to get the same look.

For other simple pumpkin crafts and more pumpkin painting ideas, check out these fun ideas for inspiration:

Materials needed to make this Gold Leaf Painted Craft Pumpkin:

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White Craft Pumpkin, large sized
Fine tip paint brushes, assorted sizes and tips (not shown)
Americana Acrylics Matte Metallic, gold

One white pumpkin and one jar of DecoArt matte metallics paint in gold color.

Instructions for Painting an All-Over Leaf Pattern:

Using a fine tip paint brush, paint a thin straight line approximately 4” long on the craft pumpkin.

White pumpkin with one gold leaf painted on. Also, one angled horizontal line of gold paint on the front.

Paint 4 evenly sized scallop shapes along one side of the line.

White pumpkin with one gold leaf painted on. Half of a gold leaf has been painted as well.

Next, paint 3 smaller sized scallop shapes at the other end of the same line.

close up of white pumpkin and half painted gold leaf.

And lastly, paint 4 evenly sized scallop shapes along the opposite side of the line mirroring the other side.

Close up on white pumpkin and full finished gold leaf.

Allow paint to dry and repeat for additional coverage.

Continue painting more leaves all over the pumpkin in random spots and directions.

This project idea was original shared in DecoArt’s project gallery.

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white pumpkin with gold leaves painted on it. The words "simple gold leaf painted pumpkin" is placed above it.

DIY Gold Leaf Painted Craft Pumpkin

Ivana Irfan

Add an elegant touch to your fall decorating with this simple pumpkin painting idea.

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Servings Gold Leaf Craft Pumpkin

Materials

Fine tip paint brushes assorted sizes and tips
Americana Acrylics Matte Metallic paint gold color
Craft Pumpkin

Instructions

Using a fine tip paint brush, paint a thin straight line on the craft pumpkin.
Paint 4 evenly sized scallop shapes along one side of the line.
Paint 3 smaller sized scallop shapes at the other end of the line.
Paint 4 evenly sized scallop shapes along the opposite side of the line mirroring the other side.
Allow paint to dry and repeat for additional coverage.
Continue painting more leaves all over the pumpkin

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