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DIY Gold Leaf Mini Jack-o-Lanterns

Oct 28

*This post contains sponsored or affiliate links- as always, I’d never write about a product I didn’t 100% love (full disclosure)*

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

There’s still time for ONE last Halloween DIY… isn’t there? Especially when it’s this quick and simple. If you were around when I shared my Friendsgiving tablescape from this year, you would have spotted these adorable mini casper pumpkins. I’m in love with them- especially at $1 each. But since Canadian Thanksgiving has come and gone, I thought they should get a spooky treatment before Halloween! This is about as spooky as I get you guys. These little gold leaf jack-o-lanterns are dressing up my kitchen open shelving right now and I can’t get over how cute they are.

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own gold leaf mini jack-o-lantern pumpkins:

  • Mini Boo or Casper Pumpkins (the white ones)
  • Liquid Gold Leaf (I used ‘Classic Gold’)
  • Thin Paint Brush

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

Before you do anything with your pumpkins, give them a good clean with warm soapy water and a cloth. They’ll last longer, the paint will stick better, and they’ll just look more awesome. Then… get this, you paint the jack-o-lantern faces on. That’s it. I know, I didn’t even need to give you the directions but I couldn’t help it. Can we talk about the Liquid Gold Leaf for a minute though? I’m loving this stuff. Real gold leaf intimidates me. I’m not a patient crafter and the idea of a sticky mess that costs more than dollar store glitter doesn’t thrill me. But liquid gold leaf? Paint it on… and you get the same awesome shine. The finish is a bit different, but I really can’t say enough how awesome it is.

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

DIY Mini Gold Leaf Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins for Halloween!

Do you have any last minute DIYs on the go before Halloween? I still have costumes to do… *sigh* mini pumpkins are just so much more fun than sewing you guys!

Category: DIYTag: Autumn, Craft, Halloween, Holiday DIY, Holidays, Metallics, Paint
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  1. Debbie

    Nov 02 at 7:20 pm

    These look so cute!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 6:51 am

      Thanks so much Debbie! They were the perfect last minute addition to our Halloween decor (and they’re totally still out)

      Reply
  2. Kathleen Berlew

    Nov 04 at 5:14 am

    I love this idea. The gold gives the white pumpkins the right amount of glam and sparkle.

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 7:03 am

      Thanks so much Kathleen! I think every pumpkin deserves a bit of glam ;)

      Reply
  3. frugal hausfrau

    Nov 10 at 9:32 pm

    These really are darling, and who would have thought to use gold leaf on a pumpkin! Thanks for sharing it on Throwback Thursdays!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 21 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks so much! I use this liquid gold leaf like it’s hot sauce… on everything ;)

      Reply
  4. Mary

    Sep 24 at 4:03 am

    These are adorable can not wait to try it!!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 06 at 10:05 am

      Thanks so much Mary! I’d love to see a photo if you do :)

      Reply

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