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Chalkboard Pumpkins

bim38106bim38106 member
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I absolutely love this idea, so I thought I would share! :)

https://little-inspirations.blogspot.com/2010/10/chalkboard-pumpkins.html

Just spray paint pumpkins (real or fake) with chalkboard paint and you're done!

Pic from above blog:

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I definitely want to do the Trick or Treat ones like the picture, but I'm thinking it would be great to let DD decorate some too. She'd love that :)

Also, do you think real pumpkins would work for this...last until Halloween in cool weather?

CP 3/07
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08.       BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
BFP 11/14
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Re: Chalkboard Pumpkins

  • shellybird101shellybird101
    Most pumpkin seem to last for a while as long as you do not cut them.  I would if I were you use those real looking one that way you can have them for years to come. how cute
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  • neverblushedneverblushed member

    Cute!

    If you don't cut a pumpkin up, it lasts for several weeks, especially if it doesn't get frozen.  I've been known to toss ours out finally when DH is putting up the Christmas lights Surprise.

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  • flypinkflypink
    CUTE! I might do this with a couple fake pumpkins I got at Michaels. 
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  • NaplesWifeyNaplesWifey
    LOVE this idea! DD loves doing chalk on the driveway, so I'm sure she will have a great time doing this. I will probably get a couple of the fake ones from Michael's or JoAnn's, so I can save them. Thanks for sharing. Smile
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  • Chocolatier SuzanneChocolatier Suzanne
    Great idea.  Thank you so much for sharing!!
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  • Temp159135562506975Temp159135562506975 member

    very cute idea- and easy, too :)

    my only concern would be that the paint might crack and flake off?  don't know if it would work on a fake pumpkin to save each year.... if anyone makes them can you post about how well it sticks? (to real or fake pumpkins?)

    griffin would love making a face with chalk on a pumpkin!

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  • marriedchick06marriedchick06 member
    That is neat!
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  • bim38106bim38106 member
    imageGoldie_Locks_5:

    very cute idea- and easy, too :)

    my only concern would be that the paint might crack and flake off?  don't know if it would work on a fake pumpkin to save each year.... if anyone makes them can you post about how well it sticks? (to real or fake pumpkins?)

    griffin would love making a face with chalk on a pumpkin!

    hmmm...the flaking/chipping is a good point.

    I decided on fake pumpkins, in hopes that I can reuse them! I spray painted them this afternoon and they should be dry by now. I'll let you know how it turns out! I did have to do 2 coats of paint, but I painted 3 large pumpkins and there's a ton left in the spray can.

    I think I'm going to write BOO; one letter per pumpkin. We're going on a field trip to a pumpkin patch in a couple weeks so I think I'll just spray paint a real one for DD to decorate, rather then carving it ;)

    CP 3/07
    BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08.       BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
    TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
    BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
    BFP 11/14
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