How to Make DIY Tissue Paper Pumpkins for Halloween

I’VE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT MAKING AESTHETICALLY ON BRAND PUMPKINS FOR THE PAST YEAR. I LOVE A GOOD LEOPARD MOMENT AND WHO DOESN’T LOVE A METALLIC ACCENT? RATHER THAN BUY SOME OVERPRICED DECOR, I DECIDED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GO THE DIY ROUTE! SO GRAB SOME MOD PODGE, WE’RE GOING TO MAKE DIY TISSUE PAPER PUMPKINS FOR HALLOWEEN!

DIY Tissue Paper Pumpkins

CRAFT DICTIONARY: MOD PODGE

IF YOU’VE NEVER USED MOD PODGE, LET ME GIVE YOU A QUICK RUN DOWN.

Mod Podge is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish, ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR TRICKS FOR crafters BECAUSE IT’S EASY TO USE AND SUPER VERSATILE.

IT’S QUICK DRYING AND CAN BE USED TO DECOUPAGE ALMOST ANY SURFACE,

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CRAFT DICTIONARY: DECOUPAGE

DECOUPAGE IS A TYPE OF CRAFTING THAT BASICALLY MEANS – DECORATING SOMETHING WITH CUT OUTS.

MOST OF THE TIME, IT INVOLVES SOME TYPE OF PAPER. MOST OF THE TIME, CRAFTERS USE MOD PODGE FOR THEIR DECOUPAGE PROJECTS.

IN OUR CASE – WE’RE USING TISSUE PAPER. AKA GIFT WRAP. BUT YOU CAN ALSO USE PAPER NAPKINS! THE GOAL WITH THESE DIY PUMPKINS IS TO FIND A FUN PATTERN OR PRINT.

Tissue Paper Pumpkins Supplies

MOD PODGE
BRUSH
PRINTED TISSUE PAPER OR DECORATIVE PAPER NAPKINS
SCISSORS
PUMPKINS (REAL OR FAKE)

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SHOP MY SUPPLIES

LET’S GET CRAFTING!

Alright! Let’s decorate pumpkins with tissue paper!

First, you’re going to want to map out your pumpkins. if you want to do an all over print, i recommend cutting your tissue paper into strips. if you want to have more strategic placement, cut out the designs first.

once you have an idea of where you want to place your tissue paper, brush a thin even layer of mod podge on a small area of your pumpkin.

then, place the tissue paper on the pumpkin. i recommend placing from the center of the design and working your way outwards as you smooth it out. this will prevent it from wrinkling or bubbling.

use your fingers to make sure the edges of the piece of tissue paper are flat. then, gently brush on another layer of mod podge.

continue the process until the entire pumpkin is covered. allow the mod podge glue to dry completely. if you want to keep your pumpkins outside, you can use outdoor mod podge that’s also waterproof!