5 Easy Steps to a Black Cat Pumpkin Painted for Halloween

Create an adorable cat pumpkin painted with a glittery cat pumpkin face in just 5 simple steps—perfect for Halloween fun!

Every year, I can’t resist giving at least one pumpkin a playful twist—and this time, I went for a cat pumpkin painted to purr-fection! With its bright eyes, cute ears, and glittery touches, this cat pumpkin face might just be my favorite yet.

It’s simple, fun, and a great way to add a little sparkle to your Halloween décor. If you’re a pumpkin fan like me, you might also love my Wicked Witch Pumpkin, Frankenstein Pumpkin, Spider Pumpkin, and Zombie Painted Pumpkins for even more spooky inspiration.

Supplies for Your Cat Pumpkin Painted Craft

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• Pumpkin (artificial, so you can use it every year!)
• Acrylic paint (black, white, pink, green)
• Black & white craft foam
• Glue (hot glue or craft glue)
• White glue (for glitter)
• Black glitter

The Video Tutorial for the Black Cat Pumpkin DIY

You can watch the video to see exactly how I painted the pumpkin.

Out of curiosity, are you a pumpkin painter or a pumpkin carver?

I used a real pumpkin but don’t hesitate to make the same thing but using an artifical pumpkin, so you can bring it

How to Make a Cat Pumpkin Face in 5 Easy Steps

Here are the directions so you can make your own version of this cute pumpkin!

Step 1: Paint the Pumpkin Base

Paint the entire pumpkin black, using two coats for a rich, even color. Let it dry completely.

Step 2: Add Ears and Tail to the Cat Pumpkin Painted Design

Cut two black craft foam triangles for ears and a tail. Paint pink inside the ears for accents, then glue the ears to the top and the tail to the back.

Step 3: Paint the Cat Pumpkin Face Details

Paint large white ovals for the eyes, a pink nose, and a small black mouth. Fill the irises with green paint for a striking look.

Step 4: Create Whiskers for the Cat Pumpkin Face

Cut thin strips from white craft foam for whiskers and glue them near the nose to finish the cat pumpkin face.

Step 5: Add Sparkle to the Cat Pumpkin Painted Project

Brush white glue onto the ear edges, eyebrows, around the eyes, and on tail stripes. Sprinkle with black glitter for a shimmering finish.

Show Off Your Glittery Cat Pumpkin Face

And there you have it—a sparkly cat pumpkin face that’s sure to turn heads and make you smile every time you see it. Whether it’s greeting trick-or-treaters at your door or sitting proudly on your table, it’s a fun reminder that Halloween is all about creativity and a little bit of whimsy. So grab your paints, your glitter, and let your inner cat lover shine!

Don’t Forget to Pin It for Later!

Don’t you hate when you find a project you love and you forget to save it and PIN IT for later! Don’t let that happen this time! You can pin it right now!

It’s the purr-fect project for this Halloween and super cute to boot!

YouTube Video Tutorial

If you want to see the project on YouTube, you can find it here! While you are there, be sure to subscribe and ring the bell so you don’t miss any future videos!

Thanks for stopping by! Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™

Mona