DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Take your Halloween décor to a cute, colorful place with this DIY Halloween sign.  Follow the below instructions to create a creepy, yet kawaii addition to any room in your house during the Halloween season.   

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using white acrylic paint and a Sponge Paintbrush, paint the DIY Wood Plank Sign.  Allow time for the paint to dry. 

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 1
Step
2

Download, print and tape down the nail template with washi tape.  You can download the Creepy and Kawaii Free Printable here

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 2
Step
3

Use the template as a guide and hammer nails into the wood sign.  Tip: For small nails, use tweezers to hold the nail in place as you hammer.  Once all of the nails are hammered in, remove the paper template. 

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Step
4

Tie a length of Embroidery Floss around one nail and wrap the string around the nails to fill in the shape.  To finish off the string, tie it to your last nail adding a drop of glue to secure it in place.  Continue filling in the shapes with different colors and finishing them off as stated above. 

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 4
Step
5

Use the free printable templates as a guide to cut the pumpkin faces from black Felt Sheets.  Hot glue the felt pumpkin faces to the string art. 

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 5
Step
6

Rub pencil on the back of the word template.  Cut the words out and arrange them onto the wood sign.    Washi Tape the template in place on the wood sign and trace over the template with a ballpoint pen.  Once all of the words are traced, remove the paper template. 

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 6 part 1
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DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 6 part 4
Step
7

Use a small flat-bristled paint brush and acrylic paint to paint the traced words in bright colors. 

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 7
Step
8

Whether you use your new pumpkin string art sign to hang on the wall or as an accessory to your Halloween mantel, this sign is sure to bring color to your Halloween décor. 

DIY Colorful Pumpkin String Art Sign step 8
Step
9

Want to add even more pastel kawaii to your halloween mantle?  Be sure to check out all of the Creepy and Kawaii Halloween Mantel Ideas here.

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