The Clever No-Carve Pumpkin DIY That Won't Fall Out Of Style After Halloween

It seems the new official stance on pumpkin season is that it can start whenever people darn well please, including the tail end of summer. If you love fall and all the décor that comes with the season, you're going to love this no-carve pumpkin DIY. Not only does it allow you to fill your home with hints of autumn, but it can also work during transitional times between summer and fall or fall and winter! While there are a variety of pumpkin DIYs out there (including a pumpkin pool noodle DIY), this might even be a trend that people who are against decorating too early can get on board with, and all you need is a faux pumpkin, like the 6-inch Cream Craft Pumpkin by Ashland from Michaels for $10, and some decorative napkins. 

Rather than cutting out shapes, you're going to decoupage your pumpkin to create a stylish seasonal addition that works for most times of the year. The reason this craft can work year round is because you can play with the prints you use, incorporating more summery colors, floral patterns, or even seasonal designs that depict a certain holiday. If it still feels a little too early for all-out fall, why not pick a napkin print that combines late summer shades with moodier tones? Apart from your crafting pumpkins and decoupage paper napkins, you want to have some Mod Podge handy and a decoupage brush, like the First Edition Deco Mache Brush Set from Amazon for about $16. 

It might be helpful to wipe down your pumpkin so it's clean for your decoupage. Take your napkins and begin tearing them into strips for application. You can be methodical and cut them into the same size strips, or just rip different sizes for a more shabby chic finish. If you purchased specialty napkins especially made for decoupage, you should be able to start adding them to your pumpkin and slathering a healthy layer of Mod Podge over the top to seal the pieces down.

If you're using standard napkins designed with a fun pattern, you will need to pull away the top layer from the bottom layers so you're left with a thin patterned piece, as the whole thing would be too thick for this craft. Continue to cover your pumpkin until the entire exterior is decorated. Use as many layers of Mod Podge as you see fit, and work with smaller pieces of napkin to really ensure there are no patches of faux pumpkin peeking out. Allow this to dry fully, then add any embellishments you may want, like ribbons, bows, bats, or leaves. Instead of napkins, we also believe you could use this method to create beautiful designs with pressed flowers.