Paint a Pumpkin Part 2

Last week I shared my painted pumpkins.  This week, I wanted to share some more that I found of other people's painted pumpkins. I hope you had the chance to paint some or now that Halloween is getting even closer, carve your pumpkins.

Here are a few cool looking pumpkins I found online:

They look pretty cool!  Some very simple and some detailed.  Have you painted any pumpkins yet?  If so please share, I would love to see your creations!  

This Saturday I will be carving my pumpkins and can not come up with any ideas for what to do.  Any suggestions?  I might just try it and share on here what I did.  

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Paint a Pumpkin

Happy Harvest everyone!  When you live in Kansas, the harvest time really is a serious thing.  Crops are being harvested for the season and farmers are getting ready for the winter coming our way.

Traditionally, we carve pumpkins this time of year.  But, with Halloween still two weeks away, carving now, might be too early.  So why not paint the pumpkin first?  I was asked to paint some pumpkins for our church and I thought I would share them with you to help you get some inspiration for your own painted pumpkins.

Recognize these rather, well known characters?  The pumpkins are the perfect shape and size to be a minion.  

Do not get me wrong...I still plan on carving a pumpkin, its a tradition!  And when you are a prize winning pumpkin carver (brag alert!) then you can imagine, I've got to still carve.  But, like I said before, it's still kind of early to carve so PAINT!  This year, our son picked out a little pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.  It really is too small to carve so we are going to let him paint it.  Then, my husband and I will carve the big ones while our son gets to play with the pumpkin guts.  Since, Halloween is on a Saturday this year, we are planning to make a whole day of fun.  So, I would like to inspire you to have a full day of traditions and fun with your family while still being creative.  So, as usual, keep being the best artist you can be!  

HELLO! ARE YOU THERE?!

I'm here, I'm here!  I promise I did not abandon you or my blog!  It has been awhile, hasn't it?  My goodness my life has been go, go, go for the last four weeks I'm so exhausted!  But have no fear, Brenna Dailey is HERE!  (Yes, that was ridiculous but hey so am I!)

With all these holidays on the horizon, I have a lot of fun things to share with you.  Once the spooky holiday gets closer we will share more spooky and fun things to do.  But, today, I have a fun art project you can try with your kids or friends or just by yourself to get those artistic juices flowing!

This activity can be done indoors or out, I chose to work indoors because my project for next week is being worked on in my backyard and I want to keep it a secret for now.  This activity will require you to reach deep within your mind of imagination to create fun things with everyday objects.  I work better with some visuals before I explain any further to better get my point across....

"A Keurig That Makes Treats, Not Just Coffee"

"Party Ball"

"Scolding or Frigid Thermostat" 

See what I mean about imagination?!  Now go out with a piece of paper and a pencil or pen and find something ordinary, like a Keurig maker or even just a ball and make it something fun.  What do you wish it could do or be?  What do you feel like it is most of the time and want to draw it how it truly is...like my thermostat.  Please share what you have done in the comments below or with me personally.  This activity will help you practice your drawing skills while using your imagination at the same time.  It is a great practice for future Halloween creativity or Christmas decor or just to brush up on those art skills OR just for FUN!!  So remember, to be the best artist you can be and get out there and create!!

Do not forget....Christmas is on it's way and shopping has started.  Need an idea for a gift?  Check out my Etsy shop for some great art for your friends and family....HERE!