DIY Teal Pumpkin™ Door Hanger

1 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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Let all your trick or treat guests know you have non-food treats for Halloween by making this jack-o-lantern teal pumpkin to hang on your front door! Make Halloween fun and safe for all little ones, including those with food allergies.

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Paint the stem of your pumpkin door sign black and the pumpkin teal. Repeat with more coats of paint until the desired shade is reached. Dry completely.

DIY Teal Pumpkin™ Door Hanger step 1 part 1
DIY Teal Pumpkin™ Door Hanger step 1 part 2
Step
2

Trace a jack-o’-lantern face in pencil on your pumpkin door sign. Paint the shapes black. Allow to dry.

DIY Teal Pumpkin™ Door Hanger step 2
Step
3

Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge onto the jack-o’-lantern shapes. Sprinkle the black glitter over the Mod Podge. Shake off excess glitter.

DIY Teal Pumpkin™ Door Hanger step 3
Step
4

This Halloween, hang your pumpkin with black ribbon to indicate your food allergy awareness!

To learn more about FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project™ or to pledge your support for The Teal Pumpkin Project™ and a safer, happier Halloween for all, visit tealpumpkinproject.org

DIY Teal Pumpkin™ Door Hanger step 4

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