
I used 4 shades of the Americana Decor Chalky Finish Lace, Heritage, Refreshing and Carbon Black. I wanted a soft and vintage look to the pumpkins.
I gave the pumpkins a coat of Gesso, but you really don’t need to with this chalky finish. It would cover well even on this plastic surface.
I then added 2 coats of Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint. Once the coats were dry I added the Dark Creme Wax with the large stipple brush. I then wiped off the excess with a clean cotton cloth. I left quite a bit on because I wanted a very rustic look, but you can take off as much as you want. To seal it I applied the light satin varnish. This gave them a soft look and not too shiny. You can also skip the dark wax step and add the clear creme wax for a cleaner look. Lots of different ways to personalize them.
For the stems I painted them with some gold metallic paint. One of the pumpkins I painted with the Carbon Black Chalky Finish Paint and then added DecoArt’s Media Line Crackle glaze. Once that was dry and cracked I added their White Antiquing Creme to really bring out the cracks.
I really love how these turned out and I do plan on doing larger pumpkins to add to my dining room table display. These add a wonderful and unique look to your Fall decor and so many ways to personalize the look.
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I really love this will have to try it.
Pretty – love those paints!
Thanks for the inspiration
Your pumpkins are amazing! Love it
your pumpkins/gourds are beyond FABulous–really love them; will have to try–i even have some of that paint!!! no excuses !! 🙂 tFS!
Your pumpkins are wonderful! I want to give it a try!
Those pumpkins are amazing! I need to run out to the dollar store and see if I can nab some.
Much better than mine:-) ours are a very garish purple, black and violent orange for Halloween… Need to make a few like yours for the Thanksgiving table!
These turned out beautifully! Great coverage over the plastic!
Very beautiful pumpkins!
Love those colors!
I have some of that chalky paint – but never thought about using it on pumpkins! So glad I saw your idea —-pinned! And I am going to do it!
Your pumpkins are fantastic!
Pumpkins are wonderful and loved the info about supplies that you used.
Fantastic job on the pumpkins! I’ll have to try that.
REALLY COOL pumpkins Carmen, LOVE the chalky & crackle finishes with the golden stems!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION 🙂
What a wonderful effect. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!
those are beautiful, I never would have thought to do that. What a cool idea.
Gorgeous Carmen- I love the way you transformed those pumpkins!! and congratulations again on your well deserved appointments! xo
Realy love those beautiful pumpkins. Great inspiration.
Gorgeous pumpkins!!!
TFS these painted pumpkin techniques! This DIY knockoff is a WINNER! I will certainly try the crackle technique over some purple chalkboard paint {that’s the color I have}.
Love it….Great idea and awesome pumpkins.
Perfect pumpkins! What a great way to show them off in a more elegant kind of way. Great job, Carmen!
Now I want to try chalk paint!
I especially like the chalky finished ones. Very cool!
What a creative idea using chalk paint for your pumpkins. Love them!
What a fabulous look! Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
~ Megin of VMG206
Thanks so much Virginia! I appreciate you and I always enjoy your parties!
Wow Carmen, you would not believe they were the same pumpkins. You did a fabulous job! I love the vintage feel. Thanks for sharing them with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
This beautiful post is being featured on my blog today as part of Tuesdays with a Twist blog hop: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2014/10/time-to-link-up-tuesdays-with-twist.html
Thanks
Angie
Thank you Angie!
Hi Carmen, just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC this week. Thanks for sharing!
hugs,
Jann
Thanks so much Jann! I appreciate you!