Easily learn how to use a napkin to make a Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin – the perfect fall craft project to boost your autumn decor.
How to make a napkin decoupage pumpkin.
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Why I love this craft
This is by far one of the easiest craft projects that’s not only inexpensive but is versatile and complimentary to every kind of decor style. I lean more towards a farmhouse style, so I chose a cute faux greenery pattern to cover my pumpkin, but you can choose any kind of napkin print to match your style.
What’s the best mod podge to use?
For most craft projects, I use a matte finish. The gloss finish will leave a shiny type of look, which isn’t something I typically go for. Overall, it depends on the kind of finish that suits your style.
The inspiration for this craft:
Using napkins to decoupage an element isn’t a new concept for me, so I knew adding napkins to a pumpkin would turn out great. Back in 2017, I made decoupage ornaments using some festive napkin prints and they turned out great. The same concept used to apply the napkin to the pumpkin was used to attach napkins to the wood rounds for the ornaments.
Video Tutorial: Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin
Easily learn how to use a napkin to make a Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin - the perfect fall craft project to boost your autumn decor.
Materials
- white foam pumpkin (Dollar Tree)
- mod podge
- napkin (with fall-like decor)
- folk art matte paint (villa green)
- waverly chalk paint (moss)
Tools
- 1" flat paint brush
- scissors
Instructions
- Watch the video. Follow along with the video for a step-by-step walkthrough for creating your own napkin decoupage pumpkin.
- Separate the napkin. Separate the two ply napkin by easily peeling it away from one another.
- Cut out the print. Follow the design on the napkin and cut it out.
- Apply the print. Add a layer of matte mod podge to a section of the pumpkin and apply the napkin cutout. Smooth the napkin down with your fingertips.
- Seal. Seal the napkin cutout with a layer of mod podge.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5. Repeat this until the entire pumpkin is covered. I recommend working in sections, allowing each to dry, so you don't have to work with wet mod podge on your hands. Use parchment paper to sit the pumpkin on for drying.
- Cover the bottom of the pumpkin. Add a circle of napkin to the bottom of the pumpkin.Seal with Mod Podge.
- Paint the stem. Choose a complimentary color to paint the stem. I used a combination of greens. Allow everything to dry and you're all set.
The Finished Craft
Don’t forget to PIN this craft for later:
