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Pumpkin in Plaid

Give a Halloween pumpkin a fashion makeover with a trendy plaid pattern of Foam Paint.

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    DecoArt Products Required
Foam Paint
  • FP05 - Apple Green
  • FP07 - Purple
  • FP09 - Black

    Americana Brushes
  • DBF2575-B - Flat 3/4"

  •     Supplies
        Surfaces
  • Lo-temp glue gun and glue sticks
  • Four 12" lengths of 6" wide tulle net (We used 2 purple and 2 lime green.)
  • Poly foam-filled pumpkin (approx. 10" tall)

  •     Instructions
    1. Use 3/4" flat brush and Black Foam Print to paint vertical stripes on pumpkin by following and painting to right of each groove. For horizontal stripes of plaid, refer to photo for placement and paint three Black stripes. Allow all to dry.
    2. Refer to photo and use Apple Green to paint narrow lines to right of alternate Black vertical stripes. Use Purple to paint to right of remaining Black stripes. Allow all to dry.
    3. Refer to photo and use Apple Green to paint narrow lines below each Black horizontal stripe. Use Purple to paint above each horizontal stripe. Allow to dry.
    4. Glue center of tulle net around stem of pumpkin, tying into knot around stem. Repeat for each tulle piece, tying in various positions around stem and trimming ends if necessary.
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