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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids rainbow pumpkin

This project is intended for kids ages 6+. What could be more fun than a playful rainbow painted pumpkin? Simply paint the pumpkin rainbow stripes!
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Print Project

Step 1

Paint the stripes on the pumpkin vertically using the natural indentations as your guide. Stripe your pumpkin in rainbow order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.

Step 2
Let dry completely; then add a second (and/or third) coat as needed.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Red
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371015 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Pumpkin
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Pumpkin
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Pumpkin
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371060 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Princess Purple
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Princess Purple
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Princess Purple
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371025 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Crisp Green
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Crisp Green
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Crisp Green
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371045 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Crisp Blue
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Crisp Blue
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Crisp Blue
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371081 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
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    red-label-acrylic-paint
    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371020 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Triangle Paint Brushes by Creatology®

    Item # 10347498 
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    $3.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Plate (or Paint Palette)
Instructions
Step 1

Paint the stripes on the pumpkin vertically using the natural indentations as your guide. Stripe your pumpkin in rainbow order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.

Step 2
Let dry completely; then add a second (and/or third) coat as needed.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels
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