Halloween is just around the corner! Yikes, where has the time gone?! If you’re like me, you might not have the time to spend the weekend elbow deep in pumpkin guts! So I figured I would share a few awesome ideas to deck out your pumpkins with no carving involved! That’s right… grab your hot glue gun and get ready because these creative bloggers have changed the way I look at pumpkins!

gauze pumpkin

This mummy pumpkin is scary adorable and glows in the dark! Imagine a bunch of these little guys lighting the way to your door for all the trick-or-treaters this year! The tutorial can be found here… the simple steps make this pumpkin an even more tempting project!

monogrammed pumpkin

If you want to pump up your porches glam, this monogrammed pumpkin is just for you! This pin-inspired blogger, All in a Day, decided to give her pumpkin a completely new look, and might I say it is fabulous! Check out her awesome ideas and how-to here! If the thumbtacks aren’t enough bling for you, switch them out for some rhinestones and enjoy the sparkle!

boo pumpkin

This boo-tiful pumpkin is too cute to pass up! The polka dot bow and buttons turn this ordinary pumpkin into a cheerful addition to any fall porch! With a Boo printout and a hot glue gun you could be done in no time!

bat pumpkins

If you’re looking for a fun activity to share with your kids, then look no further! These bat-o-lanterns from FamilyFun are the perfect way for children to help decorate pumpkins without involving anything sharper than a pair of scissors!

painted pumpkins

These colorful creations are another great project for kids! The blogger, whatever, even has pictures of her kids painting these pumpkins… what a perfect way to let them express themselves! Bonus!!… you get to display their wonderful artwork for the whole neighborhood to see! That’s definitely a step up from the fridge!

fall pumpkin

This beautiful pumpkin is perfect for the south! The part of me that is completely obsessed with summer is completely thrilled with this aqua blue beauty. With 80 degree weather all the way through October, there’s no reason we can’t combine summer and fall! This tutorial from Ode to Inspiration is wonderfully detailed and includes pictures… definitely on my to-do list this weekend!

chevron pumpkin

A few of my friends are obsessed with chevron at the moment so I had to include this wonderful creation! Feeling Lovesome has a great blog that demonstrates how to get the chevron look. If you want to mix it up a little, you can pick a different color to paint the pumpkin and maybe even add some glitter!

Pumpkin Centerpiece

Last but not least, I just have to include this one… a super easy and marvelous centerpiece from The Party Dress! I know it might be a little soon to bring up Thanksgiving but I just can’t help but picture this right in the center of my mom’s table! You don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving though, this wonderful idea is perfect for the entire season of Fall! Take advantage of it and show off your creative skills right on center stage!

I hope these bloggers will inspire you to create your own pumpkin masterpiece! Stay tuned for next blog… we have a few tasty surprises planned! Happy Pumpkin Decorating!