4. Painted Pink Jack-o’-Lanterns

Who says jack-o’-lanterns have to be orange? Painting pumpkins in pastel pink shades and adding sweet kawaii faces gives you the charm of a classic jack-o’-lantern with a totally modern, feminine twist. No carving mess, no rotting pumpkins — just adorable pink Halloween decor that lasts all season.
What You’ll Need
- Craft pumpkins in assorted sizes
- Pastel pink, blush, and white acrylic paint
- Black paint pen for faces
- Pearl bows, rhinestones, and craft glue
How to Make
- Paint each pumpkin with 2 coats of your chosen pink shade; let dry.
- Draw cute faces with the black paint pen — big eyes and small smiles work best.
- Glue a pearl bow at the stem and dot rhinestones around the face.
- Arrange in a cluster on a bench, steps, or mantel.