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Studded Chalk Paint Pumpkins

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I love giving pumpkins a more modern twist than going the traditional fall decorating route. You might have seen my painted leopard pumpkins which are also untraditional.

When I was at Sweet Clover Barn last weekend I purchased some Annie Sloan chalk paint. I got my favorite shades and I decided to use them on the pumpkins. I really love the mat finish the paint gives. I also wanted to add another twist to the look and decided to make them into studded chalk paint pumpkins.

studded chalk-paint-pumpkins

Studded Chalk Paint Pumpkins

Materials needed:

  • chalk paint
  • studs ( triangle studs and/or spikes)
  • craft paint brush
  • glue
  • pumpkins

Instructions

I started the studded chalk paint pumpkins with this already very pretty group of pumpkins:

small pumpkins

But I really adore the look and colors of Heirloom pumpkins so I decided to paint them with the paint from the barn:

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Cuckoo4Design

Oops I banged the one can up pretty badly, thank heavens it didn’t burst! I did not use the Aubusson Blue.

But just some plain chalk paint wasn’t cutting it for me so I bought some studs. The flat triangles are from JoAnn’s Fabric and the spikes are from Amazon:

gold triangle studds

Screwback Gold Cone Spikes Studs
(I’m so using these for something else too)

I used Rub n Buff on the stems, twisted some gold wire for the top, and simply pushed the wire and triangle studs in place. It’s that simple. Now the cone studs needed some hot glue. They all can be removed very easily and I will totally reuse all the studs when the pumpkins are going bad.
Oh, and one of them got some glitter nail polish polka dots which my daughter snatched up for her room.

So here are a ton of photos again because I really adore how they look. They are like little gems.

coral and gold studded pumpkin
dark grey or mat black and gold pumpkin
coral and gold glitter pumpkin cuckoo4design
gold studded Annie Sloan Graphite pumpkin cuckoo4design
gold studded Annie Sloan Paris Grey pumpkin by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan Paris Grey and gold pumpkin by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan chalk paint pumpkin collection by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan Scandinavian pink pumpkin by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan Paris Grey pumpkin by cuckoo4design
Should I call it Scandinavian Punk now? Ha!

Can you tell that I enjoyed taking photos of them?

Annie Sloan chalk paint pumpkin collection by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan chalk paint pumpkin collection by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan chalk paint pumpkin collection by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan chalk paint pumpkin collection by cuckoo4design
Annie Sloan chalk paint pumpkins by cuckoo4design
studded Annie Sloan scandinavian pink chalk paint pumpkin

Tschüß

(Youleeya)

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  1. Julia Konya says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks! I want to make an outfit out of those pumpkins, punkins πŸ˜‰

  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    these turned out so AMAZING!!! seriously- love them!!!!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 9, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks! It was actually a lot of fun making them.

  3. Luci @Bungalow At Home says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Those are some Rockin pumpkins! Never would of thought to do this but I love it, yes I do!!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 9, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks Luci. They are now called PUNKins πŸ˜‰

  4. [email protected] says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    These are so fun and edgy! I need some rockstar pumpkins!

  5. [email protected] says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Seriously adore this project! Love love love it!

  6. Ainhoa says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Love them!! Really rockstar, for sure. And very creative!

  7. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    How flippin’ awesome are these?!?!?! I’m head over heels for these studded beauties! πŸ™‚

  8. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Wow. These are too cool! And so unique – I’d never thought to add studs to my pumpkins. And the chalky finish is perfect!

  9. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Those pumpkins are awesome!!!! FABULOUS and OH SO CHIC!!!
    Love them.

  10. Katja @ Shift Ctrl Art says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Oh my goodness these are fabulous. I love them so much. Love the little metal curly stems and the studs are – studly!! πŸ™‚ Perfect! and Pinned!

  11. John @ Our Home from Scratch says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Very cool! Punk rock pumpkins. Hip stuff.

  12. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    i LOVE them!!!! They are like Lady Gaga pumpkins. I like the little curly bits that you added onto the stems. SO fantastic.

  13. Amy Olszewski says

    October 9, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Ok lady these are just sick! I love how they turned out. You are so creative. Hugs, Amy

  14. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    October 9, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Adorable! I mean…totally rockin’. And VERY crazy German πŸ™‚

  15. Amy Renea says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    OMIGOSH the studs — love love love love love love

  16. Shavonda says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Seriously Julia these pumpkins are KILLING ME!! They are freakin fab!!

  17. Kristen says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    These are so cute! Love the idea of using the spikes. I actually just bought my first pint of Chalk Paint this weekend. Paris Grey.

  18. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Those are the coolest, most bad-ass pumpkins I have ever seen. I LOVE these!!

  19. anu says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    These are too cool. Love the matte look of the chalk paint with the gold.

  20. Amber Wills says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Oh my gosh I love these! The colors are amazing especially in matte, and studs seriously amazing!!

  21. [email protected] says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Super fun almost remind of works of art and not pumpkins very fun!! πŸ™‚

  22. Erin and Laura House Envy says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Love all if them! I was hoping you would do some! Saw your pins:) cute!! Love the colors! Those could be cool year round

  23. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    I am IN. LOVE. with these Julia! Love the combination of the chalk paint with the shiny studs. Pinning!

  24. Caroline Nolazco says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:46 am

    bada$$ pumpkins!!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 10, 2013 at 1:08 am

      Thanks Caroline!

  25. Andrea Mowery says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:58 am

    I love the little baby black pumpkin with the dangerous studs. πŸ™‚

    • Julia Konya says

      October 10, 2013 at 1:07 am

      haha, thanks he is hardcore πŸ˜‰

  26. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    October 10, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Oh ya…these are great! So edgy and fabulous! They turned out great!!!

  27. Gretchen says

    October 10, 2013 at 2:40 am

    those are great! the ones with spikes kind of look like stegosauruses. Which is never a bad thing πŸ™‚

  28. Oxido says

    October 10, 2013 at 10:59 am

    WOW! The studded pumpkins rock! The are avant garde, rocker, chic… all in one! Love them!

  29. Brynne Delerson says

    October 10, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Those are so awesome! I think the pink one is my favorite…or the charcoal gray one… I can’t decide! The gold “vines” were an absolutely brilliant addition!

  30. Gwen, The Makerista says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Favorite DIY pumpkins I’ve seen yet! How genius with the metal vine too! Great job, Julia!

  31. Bethany DeVore says

    October 10, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    They look awesome! I love the matte paint with the shiny studs and the gold coil vines are just the icing on the cake!

  32. Kayla aka Kilo Bravo says

    October 11, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Whaaaaaaat! Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor – studs and vines!!?!? Love how uber trendy these pumpkins are! Fierce!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 11, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      Haha, thanks πŸ˜‰

  33. Pudel-design says

    October 11, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    WOW! die sehen soo cool aus, Julia!;)
    Great idea with the studs!

  34. Carol TheAnswerIsChocolate says

    October 11, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    These are brilliant!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 11, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks Carol!

  35. [email protected] says

    October 11, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    oh! I love them! so pretty, don’t know which one is my favorite maybe the pink, maybe the black they are rock and roll! πŸ˜‰ I knew your pumpkins would look great Julia
    (our Thanksgiving (Canadian) it’s next Monday and I haven’t been able to decorate anything yet, we are receiving family and friends over and I haven’t been to a grocery store yet) πŸ™‚ I might have to get some real pumpkins now! ha!ha!

  36. Lets just build a house! says

    October 11, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    these are so soooo cool. like these are the cool kid pumpkins!

    I studded mine too but just with some upholstery tacks i had leftover from a different project. I am SO ordering those amazon ones for a future project..that i haven’t though of yet. Thanks for the inspiration!

  37. Eclectically Vintage says

    October 12, 2013 at 1:07 am

    Rockstar pumpkin deserve to be pinned and shared and done and oohd and aahed!
    Kelly

  38. Miss Charming says

    October 12, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    These are some of my favorite pumpkins! Such high style, Julia. I love the trick of using Rub n’ Buf on the stems.

  39. Alexis Middleton says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    These are the coolest pumpkins around. All the other pumpkins are jealous and scared and kind of awed by your pumpkins. haha… love these!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 14, 2013 at 6:50 pm

      Ha, thanks so much πŸ˜‰

  40. Darnetha {ChippaSunshine} says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Rockstar pumpkins with some fierce attitude! Love!

  41. The Paper PiΓ±ata says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:43 am

    These are SO cool! Honestly THE best pumpkin idea I have ever seen! I would have to go buy the fake ones and do this, so I can bring it back next year!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 28, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Thank you so much!

  42. Brandi says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:01 am

    These are so cool and original. You always have such great ideas.

  43. Sabrina S says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Love love love what you did! these would definitely look great in any house!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 31, 2013 at 12:08 am

      Thanks so much! Well maybe not in every house. I actually had some haters on Pinterest LOL. Oh well you can’t please everyone, right?

  44. Amber L. says

    September 4, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    These are awesome!!!

    • Julia Konya says

      September 4, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks Amber

  45. Jennifer Brown says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I’m definitely making these! Thanks for the great idea and informative post.

    • Julia Konya says

      October 18, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Oh awesome, good luck!

  46. Karren Haller says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:11 am

    I found your post featured on Brit+Co and would love to invite you to stop by and share on Friday Features http://ohmyheartsiegirl.com/friday-features-linky-party-28/
    Hope to see you there.

    Have a great weekend
    Karren

    • Julia says

      October 9, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks for the visit Karren

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