Supplies:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint Crayola Paint Brush Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk
- Faux Pumpkin
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Baking Soda
- Water
- Craft Stick
CIY Staff Tips:
- To erase, dab pumpkin with a damp paper towel. Let dry completely before adding another drawing or message.
- Chalkboards don’t need to be black! Experiment with different colours of acrylic paint using the same DIY chalkboard paint recipe.
- Want more? View our entire spooky selection of DIY Halloween crafts.
Steps:
1
Pour 2 oz paint into mixing bowl.
2
Add 2 Tbsp baking soda and 1 Tbsp water to mixing bowl. Combine mixture with craft stick.
3
Cover faux pumpkin with paint mixture. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
4
Create fun, festive drawings on pumpkin with chalk!
Occasion:
Fall,
Thanksgiving,
Halloween
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+,
Adult
