Give those bright orange Dollar Tree pumpkins a fresh fall look with this paint and decoupage jumbo pumpkin stack! Paint and decoupaged details turn the basic plastic trio into a custom decoration that adds height and personality to your fall display.

If you love traditional fall colors but want to tone down that bright plastic orange, this makeover from Average But Inspired is a lovely place to start.
Bre uses terracotta-colored spray paint and brown painted details to give the pumpkins more depth. Cream-colored faux leaves and sunflowers finish the stack with a softer look. I love this combination for a cozy entryway or fall fireplace display.

Layers of shimmering paint give green, orange, and white pumpkins extra dimension. Dried flowers, leaves, and wheat complete the harvest look.

A little metallic paint can completely change the personality of these pumpkins! Re-Fabbed gives the plastic stack an aged gold finish using gold spray paint and a vinegar-and-water technique.

Brooke also transforms the short plastic stem with rope and twine, creating a longer, curling shape. That extra detail makes the finished piece feel much more custom. This would be pretty mixed with warm wood, cream pumpkins, and autumn greenery.

Want something a little moodier? White Oak Shop gives the 24-inch pumpkin stack a textured black finish inspired by Pottery Barn decor.

The unexpected supply here is spackle! It creates texture before the pumpkins are painted matte black. White chalk adds dimension, and battery-operated fairy lights wind between the pumpkins for a finishing touch.

I love how this idea could work for both an understated fall display and a Halloween entryway.

Kelly Oester gives stacking pumpkins a sparkling disco-inspired makeover for a playful fall display.

For a softer, more natural-looking stack, take a peek at this makeover from Latherbees. Lori draws inspiration from heirloom pumpkin varieties, using muted green, ivory, and rustic orange tones.

The tutorial adds texture with baking soda or cinnamon applied while the paint is tacky. A handmade paper stem finishes the look. It’s a pretty option if you like farmhouse fall decor and want each pumpkin in the stack to have its own color.

The Crafty Shopper turns the hollow pumpkins into miniature Halloween scenes, with openings in the front and lights illuminating the decorations inside.

These pumpkins can do more than sit there and look pretty! The Shabby Tree turns a stacking set into a glowing fall decoration by drilling small holes into the pumpkins and adding lights inside.

Textured spray paint changes the finish, while a black-painted terra cotta pot gives the stack a base. The scattered points of light make this an especially fun idea for an evening display.

If neutral pumpkins aren’t your thing, this colorful version from Southern Crush at Home is full of personality.
Melanie combines black-and-white checks, polka dots, pink and orange stripes, and gold accents for a MacKenzie-Childs-inspired pumpkin topiary. Each tier has a different pattern, with a coordinating bow bringing everything together.

This is a fun project for anyone who enjoys decorative painting and wants a fall statement piece.

A crackle paint treatment gives orange stacking pumpkins an aged, weathered finish for vintage-style Halloween decor.

Another project in Ria’s video gives the plastic pumpkins a more natural orange finish with brown stems.

For another way to disguise that shiny plastic finish, We Craft Around shares a stacked pumpkin makeover using gray primer and stone-textured spray paint.
The project also incorporates fall picks, Spanish moss, and a pool noodle. If you prefer to watch a craft come together, this video walks through a decorative approach that combines painted texture with seasonal floral supplies.

Give stacking pumpkins a rich autumn look with muted green, warm orange, and bronze tones. Layers of colorful fall leaves, moss, raffia, and miniature pumpkins turn this trio into a welcoming centerpiece for an entryway table or buffet.

Emma Villaneda shares a boho-inspired makeover with a softer, earthy decorating style.

Paper-mâché clay, sculpted faces, and distressed paint transform the pumpkins into vintage-inspired Halloween characters with an old-fashioned candy-pail look.

Transform stacking pumpkins with gold-and-white checks, bold stripes, and ornate gold leaf embellishments. A coordinating gold stem completes this elegant makeover, perfect for adding a little shimmer to your fall decor.

Give the plastic stack a warm, earthy terracotta makeover. A different creator’s take on this popular finish.

Give Dollar Tree stacking pumpkins a charming Halloween makeover with cutout jack-o’-lantern faces and a soft terracotta finish. The distressed white detailing and curly stem add a rustic touch that looks right at home beside a cozy fireplace.

Turn stacking pumpkins into a friendly fall scarecrow with a painted face, button details, and plaid fabric patches. Straw hair, outstretched fabric arms, and dangling denim legs give this cheerful character plenty of personality perched on a hay bale.

A glamorous pumpkin makeover from Anamaria Murillo adds a fairytale direction to the collection.

Weekend Craft covers the pumpkins with embroidered tulle and fabric adhesive for a pretty floral finish.

Give stacking pumpkins a sweet Halloween makeover with a white, orange, and yellow candy corn color scheme. A layered Halloween bow, ghost and candy corn accents, and a twine-wrapped stem finish this playful front porch decoration.

Dress up stacking pumpkins with bold black-and-white checks, orange and white stripes, and a bright orange pumpkin on top. Display the trio in a gold planter for a whimsical statement piece that brings plenty of personality to your fall porch.

Erin of The Third White House uses Behr New Terra Cotta spray paint for an earthy pumpkin makeover.