DIY White Washed Farmhouse Pumpkin

2 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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Give Orange Foam Pumpkins a fresh makeover with a white wash paint technique that will turn classic pumpkins into the perfect fall farmhouse decor.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use a paintbrush to paint the entire Foam Orange Pumpkin white with paint.

DIY White Washed Farmhouse Pumpkin step 1
Step
2

Once you've painted the entire pumpkin white, use a dry rag to begin wiping away the paint while it is still wet. Once you have initally wiped away the paint repeat steps 1 and 2 until you get the desired coverage.

DIY White Washed Farmhouse Pumpkin step 2
Step
3

Once the entire pumpkin was white washed I saturated the paint into the crevasses with the paintbrush and then lighlty wiped it off to give it added dimension.

DIY White Washed Farmhouse Pumpkin step 3
Step
4

Tie a piece of burlap ribbon around the stem and trim the ends.

DIY White Washed Farmhouse Pumpkin step 4
Step
5

Attach a chalkboard tag with a fall sentiment to complete your fall farmhouse white washed pumpkin. You can also make your own chalkboard tag by using these unfinished wood tags and painting them black. Use a chalk marker to write y our message on it.

DIY White Washed Farmhouse Pumpkin step 5
Step
6

Add your new DIY white washed pumpkin to the rest of your fresh fall farmhouse decor for a look that will transition you all the way through the fall season.

Be sure to check out my Pumpkins & Pine Cones Farmhouse Fall MantelDIY Fall Pumpkins and Pinecone Wreath and DIY Rustic Pallet Pumpkin for more farmhouse inspired fall decorating ideas.

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