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September 17, 2013 ·

Creative Coastal Pumpkins for Chic Beach Decor

Autumn· Coastal Decor· coral· Crafts· decorating· dough bowls· fall· pumpkins· Uncategorized

Ready to head to the beach with me? The shoreline is simply stunning during the fall! Thankfully we are able to enjoy it far into November. I wanted to bring a bit of the beach inside this autumn with some cool Coastal Pumpkins. These were so fun and easy to make and I want to share how I created them. 
Coastal Pumpkins by Sand and Sisal

To make Coastal Pumpkins you will need the following items:

  • Craft Pumpkins
  • paint
  • White Craft Sand
  • Paint Brushes
  • Mod Podge Matte Finish
  • X-ACTO Knife

craft pumpkins

The first thing we will do is to paint the craft pumpkin any color you desire. I chose a custom color I mixed up from some house paint. It matches the color palette in my home. You can see the custom mix here.

paint a pumpkin

After the paint has dried, dip your paintbrush into matte Mod Podge and paint on some waves. Use a larger brush to quickly paint the Mod Podge on the lower half of the pumpkin. Work in sections. I think I painted waves on about 1/3 of the pumpkin.

Mod Podge a pumpkin

Next, pour your craft sand over the Mod Podged areas. I placed a cookie tray underneath to catch the falling sand.  Repeat the Mod Podge and sanding process all the way around the pumpkin until covered.

Coastal pumpkin

You can paint the pumpkin stem with cream or brown craft paint if desired and finish it off with a few embellishments like twine, sea grass, Spanish moss, or what ever you like. I had this beautiful slice of a shell that reminded me of a leaf, so I added that also.  Isn’t that little sandy pumpkin adorable?!

Coastal Fall Pumpkins

I next decided to decorate a foam gourd. I had an ugly old gourd in the attic and spray painted it copper. The copper trend is hot, hot, hot right now and pairing the metallics with the cool tones of grays and blues is beautiful! I free handed an anchor with a pencil onto the gourd, but feel free to do a Google search for nautical images and simply print them out the trace the image on the gourd.
how to make a coastal pumpkin

After the tracing was done, I filled in the area with Mod Podge and sand and wrapped a clump of moss around the stem.

Coastal Pumpkins and gourds

Now to make the starfish coastal pumpkin, you simply need to trace around a starfish with a pencil (or print off one online).

trace starfish on pumpkin

Then carefully cut out the shape with an X-acto knife. Use and up and down sawing motion. These blades are razor sharp so be very careful! Cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin also. Make it large enough to fit in an LED votive candle.
make a coastal pumpkin

Just think of all the different shapes you could cut out! Get creative!

Coastal Fall Pumpkins

Making the coral pumpkin was easier than I thought it would be. I was nervous to try painting it, but the great thing about coral is that it is completely irregular! Have a shaky hand? Then painting coral is perfect for you! ha! I used a coral pillow as my reference. Feel free to check it out and see the simple graphic lines. I used the same paint as on the wave pumpkin. It literally took me less than 5 minutes. Don’t over think it, just paint.
Coastal Pumpkins

Cool Coastal Pumpkins

I nestled all of my Coastal Pumpkins in my dough bowl and stuffed in a few dried hydrangeas from the garden, and some left over pampas grass fronds from my fall door swag. Pretty enough to be in Coastal Living, I think! haha! Well, a girl can dream, but I love them!

Kim

You might also like these coastal fall decorating ideas:

Coastal Fall Home Tour

Coastal Fall Home Tour

Hydrangea and White Pumpkin Fall Centerpiece

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White Pumpkin Centerpiece

White Pumpkin Centerpiece

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Comments

  1. Brandi says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:05 am

    This looks SO good. You’ve done it again lady! I need to try my hand at this. 🙂

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Thank you Brandi!

  2. Terri Betz says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:08 am

    This is exactly what I need for Fall! Thanks for sharing this! I’m totally copying it! 🙂

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 8:56 am

      Wonderful! Thank you!

  3. KC Saling says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Kim, these are beautiful! I love that pale silvery blue color! I totally need to do this!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 8:58 am

      I’m kinda crushing on that color right now too! I hope I don’t get too tired of it! Thanks so much KC 😉

  4. Susan says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Love these! We are moving from a place with too much winter to SoCal in October-something like this grouping will be perfect in our new place 🙂

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 8:58 am

      Oh nice! You will love SoCal. Thanks for stopping by Susan!

  5. Christy@Confession of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I love these! I think my favorite is the wave one with that beautiful blue color! XO

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 8:59 am

      That’s my favorite one too! Thanks Christy!

  6. Megan says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Beautiful!! I live on the beach in FL and I think these will make a perfect fall arrangement for me. Thanks for sharing. Your ideas are always so wonderful.

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:00 am

      Aww, you are so nice! Thank you for that kind comment Megan!

  7. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:33 am

    I am loving these, Kim! Too creative! The copper one is my fave!!!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:05 am

      Thank you Jessica 😉

  8. Bev says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Love, I wondered how to decorate coastal style, you nailed it !!!!!

  9. Laurie says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    How pretty! I have a bunch of sample paints in that palette. This is a great way to use it up!

  10. Martina says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Love love love them!!

  11. Libby Boyle says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    We don’t tend to decorate for the seasons as much in Australia as seems to happen in the US and Canada but it’s so nice to see some Fall decorating which is different from the norm. I like your understated coastal style. Looks great!

  12. Christine says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Kim, these our amazing! Such a fun and unexpected way to decorate a pumpkin for anyone who loves coastal decor! Brilliant, girl! Love them all!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Christine! I like trying different ideas out. (To be honest, I wasn’t sure how this post would be received, but I had a fun making them, so I just went with it)… Glad I did! 😉 I appreciate all your support and kindness!
      Tks!

  13. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Cute idea with the modpodge! 🙂 I like the bronze one!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you jess!

  14. Amanda says

    September 18, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Hi Kim! I love these, they are brilliant! So apparently Facebook no longer notifies you when someone tags your FB page, so I thought I would let you know that I shared this with my FB fans 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/CraftsbyAmanda/posts/10153275393470217

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:07 am

      Thank you so much Amanda!!! I appreciate the share!

  15. Deb says

    September 18, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! 🙂

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Deb!

  16. Maya @ Completely Coastal says

    September 18, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Just exquisite!!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you Maya!

  17. Nikki @ Deepest Ocean Blue says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    I absolutely love these! Especially the one with the waves!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you!

  18. Dona says

    September 18, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I love the ocean so much and actually live at the beach so your site is perfect for new ideas. You do a great job with your photos and projects – I love them all! Keep up the good work – you are the only blog I subscribe to and I so look forward to receiving your creative project ideas.

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 18, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      Wow! What an honor! Thank you so much. You are very kind. I absolutely love sharing a bit of my passion with others. Thanks for following along! ~ KIM

  19. Susan Martin says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Love, Love, Love them all !!! Can’t to do the wait to do the wave one!!

  20. Erin @ DIY On the Cheap says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Oh my gosh these are SO cute! Love them! Great job, Kim!

  21. Susan Lewis says

    September 21, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Absolutely love these!!! So pretty!!!

  22. Wende says

    September 22, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    AWESOME. Love it so much, makes me want to be on the coast now and not in 5 years!

  23. Deb says

    September 24, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    You are right up there again with a high quality do-it-yourself project that is fabulous! Thanks for inspiring us all. My favorite is all of them assembled in a little vignette with some extra touches that put it over the top!
    Thanks!!!
    Debbie

  24. Natalee says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    These are completely awesome! Thanks for the DIY on this.

  25. a quiet life says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:03 am

    these are darling, thanks for the great ideas~

  26. Sam M. | Atkinson Drive says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    So cute! I’d love for you to join the Pinworthy Projects party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-link-party-12/

  27. Judi says

    September 3, 2014 at 4:55 am

    Here in the UK we don’t seem to celebrate Autumn like you do, however, I am TOTALLY inspired by these fabulous coastal styled pumpkins, and look forward to trying some of your ideas.

    Thanks SO much for the inspiration

    Judi in the UK

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 3, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Thank you so much Judi!

  28. Beverly Roderick says

    September 6, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    These are stunning! I just saw the pin of them and came to have a closer look. I love coastal decor and use a lot of it, but I never would have thought of coastal pumpkins. How creative and beautifully done!

    • Kim Wilson says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you Beverly!

  29. Chloe Crabtree says

    September 7, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    These are just beautiful! I love them. I am decorating my new home in coastal style and might have to try these! I will be sharing them over at FB, Twitter and G+! I would love it if you would come by and share these at my link party, Celebrate it Sunday!

  30. Suzan says

    September 28, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous !!!

  31. Cindy Messina says

    October 7, 2015 at 1:23 am

    Just made the project tonight. Had so much fun doing it! The only tip I would point out is maybe buy sand with a little sparkle and a little more grit to get the same look. Looks beautiful!!!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      October 7, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Thanks Cindy! I’m so happy you made some!

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