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No Carve Pumpkin Ideas Mini Pumpkins

Published: Sep 15, 2020 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 51 Comments

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No Carve pumpkin decorating

If you are looking for some no-carve pumpkin ideas this year, see what we did a few years ago with mini-pumpkins.

Decorating mini pumpkins is an easy way to decorate with flair this fall. Gather up some washi tape and make this simple craft in minutes. This is an updated post from my first year of blogging.

No carve Pumpkin Idea

Hi Friends

I hope you are having a wonderful week! Today I am decorating some little pumpkins using decorative washi tape and scrapbook stickers. I like to use supplies I already have because honestly, otherwise they just sit in the closet. 

I have a lot of scrapbook supplies from my scrapbook days (now I do a lot of it online).I love using my washi tape for other projects.

First I picked up some miniature pumpkins from the market. These are so cute and easy to find. 

Mini Pumpkins in basket

 

After washing and completely drying them, I started to decorate them.

 

UPDATE - You can also use plastic pumpkins, which I actually prefer because they last longer and you can use them year after year. The Washi adheres better to plastic pumpkins.

Fall Decor - Mini Pumpkins

These are so much fun to make and they look so festive!

mini white pumpkins

Decorating Mini Pumpkins - Supply List/Directions

  • mini pumpkins - I used these
  • washi tape
  • scissors
  • glue

Directions:

  1. If using real pumpkins, wash, and dry mini pumpkins thoroughly before applying the tape. Be sure to use only smooth pumpkins. I find that the tape sticks better to the plastic pumpkins.
  2. Starting from the center, press washi tape from the center to bottom.
  3. Cut tape to fit.
  4. Continue adding washi tape as desired.
  5. Note, some washi tape will stick to the pumpkins better than others. You may want to use a little glue on some of the tapes.

Use the tape from the stem to the base of the pumpkin and repeat 5 - 6 times. The orange or white from the pumpkins will pop in between the washi tape.

No Carve pumpkin decorating ideas

Here is how it would look on a real pumpkin:

 

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No Carve mini pumpkins

These are ready for decorating your desk, mantle or fall table. When the holiday is over, you can remove the washi tape and bake the mini-pumpkins if you wish.

Here are the original pumpkins I decorated in 2012.

Decorating-pumpkins-during-fall

 

Fall is a great time to get crafty. These mini pumpkins are easy to find at the grocery store and make a fun and simple decorating project. You can also use a hot glue gun and sequins to make them sparkle.

For more great fall decor ideas, check out these fun frugal ideas:

DIY Scarecrow Fall Craft Idea - A cute table or mantel decorating idea - perfect for fall.

20 Minute Dollar Store Wreath - Made with items from the dollar store!

Fall Placesetting Pouches - Made with dollar store items and so cute for a fall tablescape.

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Are you excited for fall?

I hope you enjoyed this simple craft idea. If you did, I would love it if you shared it. Thanks for visiting!

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Decorating Mini-Pumpkins with washi tape is a quick and easy craft idea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. bohotamirebekah

    September 20, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Loving this!! You have inspired me to go to the dollar tree directly after work and try this out!! I have a feeling they will not be as cute as yours, but im going to try.. Im going to send you a pic!!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 20, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks for your sweet comment and I want to see that pic! 🙂

      Reply
  2. CopperLeaf Treasures

    September 20, 2012 at 7:56 am

    These are adorable!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 20, 2012 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you for your comment 🙂

      Reply
  3. 1929charmer

    September 20, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Very cute! Thanks for stopping by, I'll get on my Fall decorating as soon as the windows are done!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 20, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks for stopping by & good luck with the windows!

      Reply
  4. Paloma

    September 20, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Those are really cute! Thanks for sharing! you rock!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 20, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you Paloma!

      Reply
  5. Diana

    September 20, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Super cute and a great idea!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 20, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you Diana!

      Reply
  6. Shannon Fox

    September 20, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    These are really cute and I adore the embellishments that you used 🙂 HAPPY FALL!!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 20, 2012 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂

      Reply
  7. Karri Reiser

    September 20, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    So cute! I would love to have you share them over at my weekly link party. The link is

    http://mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/09/our-favorite-things-link-party-15.html
    It's open until Friday night.

    Reply
    • Karri Reiser

      September 21, 2012 at 11:06 pm

      Thank you for linking to my link party.

      Reply
      • organizedisland

        September 23, 2012 at 7:46 am

        Thank you for telling me about it 🙂

        Reply
  8. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    September 21, 2012 at 8:04 am

    So cute! Love the ric rac! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!

    Reply
  9. Jenn Willey

    September 21, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Oh, wow, love this. Time to get out the scrapbook supplies that are taking up room in the closet!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 23, 2012 at 7:46 am

      I know what you mean. I am always trying to find ways to use them. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. AJ Rogers

    September 22, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Brilliant!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 23, 2012 at 7:47 am

      Thanks AJ!

      Reply
  11. {Wait Til Your Father Gets Home}

    September 25, 2012 at 9:26 am

    This is the perfect craft for little hands! AND they are so so cute!!

    Thanks so much for joining us at Keep Calm & Link Up last week! We're thrilled you chose to party with us and can't wait to see what you link up this week as well 🙂
    Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      September 25, 2012 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Holly

    September 25, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Love em! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Reply
  13. Kathryn Griffin

    September 25, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    So very cute! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  14. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    September 26, 2012 at 10:08 am

    So cute, I love them! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  15. artbyasm

    September 26, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Come join my first blog party on my blog and link your creations! http://www.artbyasm.blogspot.com. Appreciate the support! Thank you! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

    Warmest Regards,
    Annamaria

    Reply
  16. This Busy Life

    October 30, 2012 at 6:02 am

    So cute and so easy! Great idea!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      October 30, 2012 at 6:46 am

      Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  17. sharidominick

    October 30, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Aww I like that idea! soo cute 🙂 Hopped over from SITS! Blessings!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      October 30, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you Shari!

      Reply
  18. juliemnaturalfree

    October 30, 2012 at 6:29 am

    Hopping over from SITS! Those are adorable! Great idea! 🙂

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      October 31, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you for stopping by Julie!

      Reply
  19. corinnambailey

    October 30, 2012 at 8:11 am

    So cute...and easy! Visiting from SITS Blogtober. Now following you!

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      October 31, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks Corinna! Nice to meet you!

      Reply
  20. Simplicity Interrupted

    October 30, 2012 at 9:54 am

    ooooo I wouldn't have thought of ribbon! great idea!

    Reply
  21. Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit

    October 30, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Hi! Stopping by from SITS Blogtober. I love this idea! So cute & simple - my kind of craft ;).

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      October 31, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      I know what you mean! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  22. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life

    August 30, 2013 at 10:13 am

    These are super cute Raquel! Perfect craft to do with my 2 & 3 year old grand daughters. Pinned

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 31, 2013 at 8:22 am

      That must be so fun to craft with your grand-daughters! (one day....)

      Reply
  23. Melissa @Serendipity and Spice

    September 20, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    Such a cute idea!! Easy enough for the kiddos to help out!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 21, 2013 at 9:17 am

      Thanks Melissa - yes super easy!

      Reply
  24. Alli

    September 26, 2013 at 3:35 am

    How adorable! I love this idea - no mess decorating! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 26, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Thank you Alli! I love Throwback Thursdays!

      Reply
  25. Dina

    October 10, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    These are so pretty, thanks for sharing. Very creative.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      October 12, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you Dina! I love decorating with pumpkins!

      Reply
  26. Noa Ambar Regev

    August 25, 2015 at 4:54 am

    These are so cute! (pinned!)

    Reply
    • Raquel

      August 25, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you so much for the pin! Love your football theme too!

      Reply
  27. Tamara

    September 15, 2020 at 10:34 am

    SO cute. I adore mini pumpkins. And good tip about using fake ones too, so no rot.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 15, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you Tamara!

      Reply
  28. Creatively Beth

    September 30, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    Gorgeous gilded pumpkins!! I'd love for you to share over at our weekly Wednesday Creative Crafts Linky Party
    https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-9-join-in-the-fun/
    Have a great week!
    Creatively, Beth

    Reply
    • Raquel

      October 01, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you Beth!

      Reply

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