Learn how to create your own hand painted pumpkin door hanger using a fall themed wooden pumpkin cutout kit!

Today I will be showing you two unique hand painted pumpkin door hanger ideas just in time for Fall.  Both door hangers use the same wood cutout, but get a different paint finish.  Let me show you how to paint both.

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Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Supplies you’ll need to create your own hand painted pumpkin door hanger:

Pumpkin Door Hanger Idea No. 1:

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

This project starts with a pumpkin cutout and decorative layover piece from Twin Knobs Woodworks.  You can get all of your Fall wood project cutouts from Twin Knobs Woodworks by shopping HERE.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Start by painting the entire surface of the pumpkin cutout with the color Terracotta.  I used a Premium 2″ Chip Brush for this step.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

While the base layer of Terracotta is still wet, use the color Buttercream to add dimension to the surface.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Using a foam brush, add oval shaped outlines to where the pumpkin would have natural dimension.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

You can see below how I added the Buttercream color in oval shaped motions to mimic what a real pumpkin would look like.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

While the pumpkin surface is drying, paint the decorative overlay piece.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

I used the same Buttercream color and applied with a makeup brush.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Next, use the color Kudzu to paint the stem.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Once the overlay piece is dry, use Tobacco Road Voodoo Gel to add an antique finish to the edges of the piece.  I used a foam brush for this step.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Once everything is dry, you can glue the overlay piece to the center of the pumpkin.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Finish off the door hanger with a piece of twine for hanging.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

This one is perfect for a door or on your wall!

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Pumpkin Door Hanger Idea No. 2:

For the second pumpkin door hanger idea, I simply used the painting technique that I used on the surface of the pumpkin on the overlay piece too.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

I also added a bit of the Tobacco Road Voodoo Gel to add even more dimension to the surface of the pumpkin.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Fell free to add a bow to your door hanger, as I did to mine shown below.

Learn how to create two unique hand painted pumpkin door hangers just in time for Fall.

Want more fun and easy DIY home decor ideas??  Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Also – be sure to share your finished projects with me by tagging @rusticorchardhome on Facebook and @rustic_orchard_home on Instagram!

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