20 Standout Glitter Pumpkin Ideas to Bring More Style to Your Halloween Bash
Easy DIYs for this go-to crafting staple.
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There's nothing like a creative pumpkin craft to add some fun to your Halloween decorations. If you're on the hunt for something a bit more unexpected this year, consider making glitter a part of your pumpkin display. You can go for some spook with a witch design or traditional jack-o'-lanterns, or use glitter to create an elegant assortment of pumpkins adorned in everything from butterflies to a geometric pattern.
Take a look at this roundup of 20 glitter pumpkin ideas for every type of Halloween decor lover. The possibilities are endless!
Spider Web Pumpkin
For a spooky yet glam look, use gold glitter to create a spider web on a white pumpkin. Don't forget to add a few gold spiders!
Butterfly Glitter Pumpkin
If your kids have always been obsessed with butterflies, they'll get a kick out of this fun craft. To make this Cinderella-inspired pumpkin, begin by covering your pumpkin in blue glitter paint. Next, use hot glue to adorn gold glitter butterflies onto your pumpkin (a butterfly paper puncher and gold glitter card stock can get the job done).
Glitter Jack-o'-Lantern
Of course you can stay on theme with an orange pumpkin for Halloween, but don't stop there. Cover yours in orange glitter to take things up a notch this time around.
Confetti-Dipped Pumpkins
Here, gold confetti is used to create the sparkle on the pumpkins, but you can easily replace that with gold glitter to get the same effect.
Glitter Snakes and Mice Pumpkin
Instead of the pumpkin getting the glitter treatment, the fake snakes and mice are dipped in gold and silver glitter paint. It doesn't make them any less creepy though!
Disco Glitter Pumpkin
This idea screams disco vibes, but honestly, it's chic enough to go with any design theme you're working with. You can use a different color for the glitter paint (instead of silver) to really customize your look.
Glam Glitter Pumpkin
It's A-OK to ditch the typical creepy Halloween decor for a sophisticated arrangement that's good enough to be left on display well past October 31. Add touches of gold glitter to white and metallic pumpkins and you're all set.
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Glitter Stem Pumpkins
Keep it simple by adding glitter stems to pumpkins in a variety of colors. Just apply craft glue to the stems and then dip them into glitter (pink, green, and black work) for a striking look.
Geometric Glitter Pumpkins
Tired of traditional orange pumpkins? Make yours really pop by painting them in a teal color and adding a geometric pattern with glitter stickers.
Mermaid Glitter Pumpkin
Your kids will certainly approve of these colorful mermaid pumpkins, complete with rhinestones as well as a glitter base and tails.
Monogrammed Glitter Pumpkin
A monogrammed pumpkin makes a great statement on your front porch.
Purple Glitter Pumpkin
Deep purple glitter adds a modern twist to a jack-o'-lantern pumpkin design.
House Number Glitter Pumpkin
A glittery address ensures that trick-or-treaters won't miss your home this year.
Glitter Pumpkin Witch Hat
A glitter witch hat adds a playful touch to a small orange pumpkin.
Silver Glitter Pumpkins
When it comes to decking your pumpkin out in silver glitter, the options are endless. Cover it with silver glitter completely, or go for a more minimalist look by just upgrading its base and stem.
Crackled Glitter Pumpkin
A crackled glitter effect is just the trick to give your pumpkin some personality.
Glitter Pumpkin Statue
A black witch hat and gold glitter makes for the perfect pumpkin statue.
Subtle Glitter Pumpkin
For a chic and sophisticated look, paint gold glitter lines on a white pumpkin.
Gold Glitter Pumpkins
Is there anything better than a trio of pumpkins, featuring glitter in a mix of elegant gold tones?
Scary Face Glitter Pumpkin
Balance a scary face pumpkin with silver glitter—a fun way to show off your style for Halloween.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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