7 Ways to Decorate Your Pumpkins Without Carving

OKEMOS, Mich., – Pumpkin carving is tons of fun, but cleaning up after definitely isn't! Want to avoid the hassle of cleaning up a messy pumpkin carving without missing out on the fun of decorating a pumpkin? These 7 ways to decorate your pumpkins without carving are an excellent alternative to the messiness of pumpkin carving. Plus, if you're making jack-o-lanterns with young children, you have to worry about them being around sharp knives and cutting tool.

1. Doughnut Pumpkins

Whether you're a fan of chocolate sprinkles or cinnamon sugar, these doughnut pumpkins will be the sweetest addition to your front porch this Halloween!

Difficulty: Easy

What You'll Need: paint, pumpkins, paintbrushes

2. Jack Skellington Pumpkin

Add a truly spooky and Tim Burton-esque pumpkin to your decorations to terrify your trick-or treaters. Plus, the skeleton look is

Difficulty: Medium

What You'll Need: pumpkin, enamel paint, glitter, modge podge, paint brush

3. Stripped and Dotted Pumpkin

Want to make your pumpkins stand out this October? This simple, yet eye-catching design is a great way to add some style to your decorations this Halloween season!

Difficulty: Easy

What You'll Need: pumpkin, black paint, white paint, paint brushes

4: Gumball Machine Pumpkin

If you're trying to wow the whole neighborhood, turn your pumpkin into a gumball machine! This design requires a lot of patience, but the end product is worth the effort!

Difficulty: Hard

What You'll Need: pumpkin, craft paint, red spray paint, terra cotta flower pot, glitter paint, hot glue gun

5. Mummy Pumpkin

Add a spooky touch to your doorstep this year by mummifying your pumpkin! With just a few crafting supplies, you'll have a spooky new addition to your Halloween decorations in no time!

Difficulty: Medium

What You'll Need: cheesecloth, scissors, pumpkin, crafting knife, googly eyes, black paint, paintbrush, hot glue gun

6. Glow in the Dark Striped Pumpkins

Want your pumpkins to really stand out when the sun goes down? Glow in the dark striped pumpkins are super colorful and tons of fun to make!

Difficulty: Easy

What You'll Need: pumpkin, neon or glow in the dark paint

7. Candy Corn Pumpkins

Turn your pumpkins into candy by giving them a fresh candy corn look! As sweet as they look, though, we wouldn't recommend you taking a bite out of your candy corn pumpkins!

Difficulty: Easy

What You'll Need: pumpkin, spray paint, tape

You won't have to worry about any messes this year with these 7 ways to decorate your pumpkins without carving! While you're decorating your pumpkins this year, use our Halloween decorating guide to spookify your home in time for Halloween. As you get ready for the changing temperatures of the fall, make sure your vehicle is ready to take on the cold with our Fall Car Care guide. If you bring your vehicle in for service but still have a busy day ahead of you, you can check the status of your vehicle online without any hassle! We offer free pickup and delivery at Graff Okemos, so let us know right away if you require service on your vehicle!

Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864

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