Unicorn Pumpkin
I love how this unicorn pumpkin turned out! It’s just so sweet, the perfect contrast to darker coloured Halloween crafts. Best of all, a no-carve pumpkin is longer lasting than a jack-o-lantern, and it’s mess free (no pumpkin guts to deal with!). To make this unicorn pumpkin we painted a real pumpkin white, but you could also start with a white pumpkin! Or try using a styrofoam pumpkin for a decoration that will last for years. If you have a unicorn headband you can take that apart and use the pieces to decorate your pumpkin. You could also add a mane out of yarn or streamers and add glittery star stickers to the cheeks.
Check out our Unicorn Pumpkin video tutorial:
*Note: Scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
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Paintbrush Acrylic paint Scissors Glitter cardstock (you can buy a single sheet at the craft store!) Mini glue gun Craft foam sheets Pencil Tacky glue Paper flowers
What paint should I use on the pumpkin?
You’ll want to use a good quality, multi-surface acrylic paint for the pumpkin. Dollar store acrylic paint works, but it requires a lot of coats to make the pumpkin look fully white. We used 2 coats of latex primer on our pumpkin and 1 coat of white acrylic paint. You can also take your pumpkin outside and use spray paint on it. It’s easier to coat the pumpkin, but definitely messier and more expensive.
What else can I use to make the horn?
You can make your horn out of felt or foam and roll it into a tube shape. Or you can sculpt a horn out of a clay like Model Magic and then paint it gold. You could also wind gold yarn around a styrofoam cone!
Where can I get flower decorations for my pumpkin unicorn?
The dollar store is a great resource for faux flowers – we found the paper flowers you see in the photos in the craft section at the dollar store. You can also check the artificial flower section for fabric flowers or make your own felt flowers!
Stick with the pink colour scheme, or use orange and black flowers for a more Halloween themed unicorn pumpkin. Whatever colours you choose, this sweet DIY unicorn pumpkin will be the star of your Halloween celebrations!
Here’s even more fun pumpkin craft ideas:
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