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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
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painted fall pumpkin plaque

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Step 1
Click here to download and print the template. Cut out the pumpkin shape.  
Step 2
Paint the background of the plaque using Vintage chalk paint. Let dry. 
Step 3
Lay the pumpkin shape on the middle of the plaque and trace around it with the pencil. 
Step 4
Paint the pumpkin using Light Buttermilk paint. Paint the stem using Cocoa Bean paint. Let dry. 
Step 5
Lay a piece of graphite transfer paper on the plaque, then lay the word pattern on top, positioning it in the middle of the pumpkin. Carefully trace around each letter. The letter will transfer onto the pumpkin. 
Step 6
Color the letters in with the Copper paint pen. Let dry.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    10" Square Wood Pallet Plaque by Make Market®

    Item # 10409112 
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    $6.99
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    20001817
    You’ll Need: 1

    Metallic Fine Tip Multi-Surface Premium Oil-Based Paint Pen by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10494497 
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    $4.49
    • Color: Copper
    • Color: Copper
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    • Color: Copper
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    You’ll Need: 1

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

    Item # 10371067 
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    $1.79
    ea.
    • Color: Cocoa Bean
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Cocoa Bean
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Cocoa Bean
    • Size: 2 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Graphite Paper by Craft Smart™

    Item # 10065586 
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    $3.99
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Size: 9" x 12"
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    • Size: 9" x 12"
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    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
    $7.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Paintbrush
  • Paper Plate (or Palette Paper)
  • Pencil
  • 1 - Americana® Acrylic Paint 2 oz. Light Buttermilk (sku 10132039)
Instructions
Step 1
Click here to download and print the template. Cut out the pumpkin shape.  
Step 2
Paint the background of the plaque using Vintage chalk paint. Let dry. 
Step 3
Lay the pumpkin shape on the middle of the plaque and trace around it with the pencil. 
Step 4
Paint the pumpkin using Light Buttermilk paint. Paint the stem using Cocoa Bean paint. Let dry. 
Step 5
Lay a piece of graphite transfer paper on the plaque, then lay the word pattern on top, positioning it in the middle of the pumpkin. Carefully trace around each letter. The letter will transfer onto the pumpkin. 
Step 6
Color the letters in with the Copper paint pen. Let dry.
 
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