Glam up your fall or Halloween decor with this DIY Black Rose Pumpkin, the second pumpkin in my 3-part series!
This DIY Black Rose Pumpkin is the largest pumpkin in my 3-part series. It’s a knock-off of the $59 Midnight Rose Pumpkin from Grand In Road and I did it for less than half the cost (I had most of the supplies)! To see the other pumpkins, click the links here->> DIY Halloween Glam Glitter Pumpkin and Red Ombre Pumpkin.
Update 7/16/2023: I made a video (at the end of the post) using a different napkin to show the decoupage technique. The video is long, so I timestamped it for your convenience. I also left in the mistakes I made so you can learn from my mistakes. If you like the video, please give it a thumbs-up and like it. I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you.
DIY Black Rose Pumpkin
Can You Use a Black Pumpkin?
No. I scoured YouTube and the internet for tutorials on decoupaging with napkins on a black surface. Guess what? There isn’t any because it doesn’t work! I tried it and the black background comes through the napkin and makes a muddy mess of the print.
What to Use for Decoupaging a Black Pumpkin
Advice in several craft groups suggested using fabric or wrapping paper because these mediums are thicker and will help to hide dark backgrounds. But after completing this project, I would only recommend using fabric or napkins because these would be easier to manipulate over the pumpkin ridges. To me, these two mediums are more flexible and easier to mold without creating too many wrinkles. Note: I haven’t tried using fabric directly on a black background, so I’m not sure how well it would work.
Difficulty Level of Making a Black Rose Pumpkin
I don’t find making this pumpkin difficult, but it is time-consuming due and requires a steady hand. If you’re a beginner at decoupaging, try using a napkin with fewer intricate details.
Step-by-Step Instructions on the DIY Decoupage Black Rose Pumpkin (How to Decoupage with Dark Colored Background)
DIY Decoupage Black Rose Pumpkin - 2 of 3
How to make a black pumpkin with roses using napkins and paint.
Materials
Pumpkin
- white 9″ craft pumpkin
- black chalkboard paint
- rose print napkins or your choice of floral napkin*
- small detail scissors
- small flat paint brush
- decoupage glue/sealer
Stem - optional
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
- Paper bag or butcher paper
Instructions
Cut out the roses from the napkin.
Separate the napkin layers until only the layer with the print remains. Usually, the napkins are 3-ply and the napkin should separate into 3 layers.
Apply decoupage glue all over the pumpkin in the area the napkin will be applied. If you are not sure how to apply the napkin roses, see this video on Youtube from a decoupage expert – start watching at 3:48. I tried to get the napkins as smooth as possible, but I did have a few wrinkles. When all the napkin roses are applied, let dry. Note: As seen in the video, use a good amount of decoupage medium when applying the napkins. Using too little will cause the napkin to tear when you try to smooth it out.
Use a small flat paint brush to paint between the roses with black chalk paint. Paint the pumpkin in sections. Let dry. Tip: Paint the pumpkin in sections, using the ridges as a guide and stroke the paint in one direction to lessen any brush strokes.
OPTIONAL STEM
If you would like to change the pumpkin stem, head over to the DIY Halloween Glam Glitter Pumpkin tutorial to see how it’s done. Once the new stem is applied, paint it with black chalk paint.
Notes
* Floral print fabric can also be used in place of paper napkins. Just make sure it isn't too thick.
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Video Instructions on Black Decoupage Pumpkin Technique
This is the fall version of a black pumpkin that I created in the video. To create this, the same technique to make the black rose pumpkin is used.
Here are all three designer pumpkin knock-off pumpkins completed! Seen here is the DIY Black Rose Pumpkin, DIY Red Ombre Pumpkin, and DIY Glam Glitter Pumpkin. I hope you enjoyed this series and please tag me on social media if you make your own version of these pumpkins!
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I would like to know where to order the red roses used on the Black Rose pumpkin. Thank you.
I purchased the napkins on Etsy, but the black ones are no longer available. The yellow ones are available with the same print. Here is my affiliate link to the yellow ones – https://tidd.ly/3sUWN9G
Why not paint the pumpkin first and then apply decoupage roses?
Hi Ginger, If you read the post, it’s because the black tends to dull the color of the print on the napkin. It did a test first and didn’t like the result. The color of the rose stays vibrant against a lighter background color.
I am a pumpkin person but not in the usual way. I am so impressed of your black pumpkin! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party 125
Decorating with pumpkins is one of my fall favorites. Today I’ll be sharing your pumpkin decor at Merry Monday.
What a great post. I would love for you to share it with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party #CCBG https://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Beautiful! The roses just pop off of the pumpkin. I’m in awe you painted around the roses, you are so talented. #BringontheCraftsBlog
Re-read your post, Understand now about the black paint.
Duh! Think I, too, will look for fabric instead. LOL
If you try it with fabric, tag me on Facebook, Insta, or Twitter. I would love to see it.
I absolutely love this. But why didn’t you paint pumpkin black first.
I am so doing this!!!!
Your pumpkin is fabulous, Erlene! And what a great idea to add the black chalk paint after you applied the napkins! Looks beautiful and well done! I am a fan of GrandinRoad and love, love, love their site!
I just love how this floral pumpkin turned out! Darker floral patterns are so popular right now, too! In fashion and decor!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
OMG, you would have to be crazy patient to fill in all the white space. But I get why you sat down and commited your time. This pumpkin Looks amazing!!! The glittery one, too. I sure would have loved to mess around with big amounts of colden glitter and sequins! Pinning them both!
This is one of the prettiest pumpkins I have ever seen.