9 Gorgeous Ideas For Pumpkin Decorating

If a plain old jack-o-lantern is not your style, check out these beautiful pumpkins for inspiration.

1. Pumpkin vases

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Have you ever seen anything as beautiful as this pumpkin vase with this bouquet of ranunculus and snapdragons? The project is pretty straightforward - just remember to put a glass inside the pumpkin for water.

2. Puffy paint pumpkins

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Puffy paint isn't just for kids. Use it to create a gorgeous and intricate bejeweled effect for your pumpkins. Follow Alisa Burke's instructions for pretty pumpkins that look like they're beaded.

3. Copper pumpkins

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No one will believe these pumpkins are real. You can use copper leaf to dress up plain old pumpkins and turn them into classy accent pieces. Pro-tip - you can use gold leaf, too.

4. Milk glass pumpkins

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If you love Jonathan Adler's white ceramic home accents, you'll love these milk glass pumpkins from Sweet C's Designs. Just use a paint and primer in one for these glossy pieces.

5. Ombre pumpkins

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Ombre - it's not just for hair anymore. Funkytime's ombre pumpkins are a unique, girly way to celebrate Halloween.

6. Color-dipped pumpkins

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If you love bright and splashy, Sweet C's Designs' color-dipped pumpkins are the way to go. They're fun, and they're easy to make. They're extra cute with little pumpkins.

7. Chalkboard pumpkins

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Your kids will love drawing on these chalkboard pumpkins. Show off their creative doodles with these sleek gourds.

8. Plaid pumpkins

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You're not the only one who needs a flannel shirt this fall. Use different tape to create fun plaid patterns on your pumpkins.

9. Book page pumpkins

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Don't pull a Lauren Conrad and post a video of yourself cutting up a book, but we won't judge you if you make one of these cool book page pumpkins.