A Pumpkin Decorating Party!

Pumpkin decorating is one of my favorite things to do in the fall!  Whether it’s carving out spooky grins or painting it up in whimsical color, decorating a pumpkin is such a fun tradition and a great way to get a little creative!  My family always carves a pumpkin a few days before All Hallows’ Eve…but once you slice into that roly poly guy, the days are limited for his survival!  If you’re like me and can’t wait to get decorating the minute the calendar flips to October…a no-carve option is perfect for lasting through the holiday!  And as much fun as it is for me to celebrate this tradition with my family, it can also be a wonderful project to share with friends!  A pumpkin decorating party can be so much fun…and for the grown-ups too! Today I’d like to share a twist on pumpkin decorating that can last through the month and even into November…it’s also the perfect excuse to have some gal-pals in for some seasonal festivity!  You don’t necessarily have to decorate your pumpkin to look spooky…some paper, twine, flowers and glue can turn a craft pumpkin into a fall beauty that could also grace your Thanksgiving table!  So just because October often makes us think of ghosts and ghouls…see how much fun a different take on a traditional party can be!  Boho themed celebrations are all the rage…especially for a ladies night!  So today I’m so thrilled to share with you a cocktail party that includes decorating a pretty pumpkin!  Get crafty and join in on…

pumpkin decorating at a Boho Boo Bash!

i’m so thrilled and honored to be a part of the stylist circle at Black Twine…where you can go to get party inspiration to entertain at home!  i’m sharing some of the details of this newly featured party blueprint…at the end of this post I’ll share more about their site filled with amazing parties!  i hope you enjoy this one…

pretty invites always set the mood for a party!  i love these beauties designed by my friend at Elva M. Design Studio!

each guest would be creating one of these craft pumpkins to take home!  it’s always a good idea to create a sample prior to the party…this way guests can have a guide to follow and you can make sure you love how it turns out before the party starts!

the crafting begins…

decoupaging is a wonderful option for no-carve pumpkin decorating!  i gathered some pretty tissue paper, doilies ,paper shapes, stickers and fabric embellishments for guests to work with…

when hosting any kind of craft party, it’s a great idea to cover your surfaces!  a roll of packing paper is perfect for protecting the table, and makes for easy clean-up later!

at each guest’s seat is a pretty place card and individual containers filled with crafting supplies…

simple mason jars hold a brush and bottle of decoupage glue.  having these basic supplies at each setting makes it much easier for the girls to decorate their pumpkin!

and since my party had a Boho theme, what better to hang over the craft station than a dream catcher!

a really simple but pretty addition to the chandelier!  i hid the hanger by pinning two silk flowers together at the top…

time for some sipping…

even though it’s a crafting party…it’s still a PARTY!  some fun, seasonal sips were set out on a serve-yourself beverage station!

i love trying to make beverages easy for guests to help themselves throughout the evening.  if there are special instructions for making a cocktail, print them out or write them on a chalk board…

by having instructions and all the ingredients for the cocktails at easy reach, guests can grab a drink whenever they please…or even make a non-alcoholic version!

i also had a little DIY fun making these SUPER easy stir sticks by topping them with a candy pumpkin…just make a little slit in the candy with a sharp knife before inserting the stick!

some non-boozy apple pie punch was also offered…and it was an icy beverage for anyone who needed to cool off a bit!

pretty paper straws are the easiest way to add fun color to a drink table…

along with some custom confetti scattered about!

and a really simple way to add some extra festivity to a tissue tassel garland…tuck a flower through the loop!  it’s those little details that can help your party theme shine…

nibble & munch

no party is complete without some sweets and treats so i filled a rolling cart with simple desserts and munchies!

i love the chalk decals from Wallies for labeling my goodies!  unlike a sticker…they peel off easily and can be re-used!!

it’s always a good idea to serve up some waters…so i tucked an extra container on the bottom of the cart!

pretty cookies and cupcakes look divine stacked on an Amalfi Decor tier surrounded by more of the custom confetti by FestiveFetti!  the perfect addition to any celebration!

and these amazing cookies from Crumbs & Crumbles are too pretty to eat!  but never let that stop you from enjoying an amazing dessert!

floral details…

and i used more flowers to tuck into the top of my dessert stand!  another easy way to add some Boho flair to the treat table!

the backdrop for the treat table is made with a door curtain!  i added a skull to the top and surrounded him with a bouquet of silk and fresh flowers…

using artificial blooms will allow you to decorate ahead of time and simply tuck in the fresh flowers right before the party!

simple favors!

since guests were leaving the party with a decorated pumpkin, the favors were on the sweet & simple side!  i piled some tiny boxes in a glass box decorated with flowers and stickers…

and what was inside was a fun little surprise…

having a pumpkin decorating party can be filled with so much fun and sweet details…and it never has to be difficult!

i’m so thrilled and honored to have styled this party for Black Twine!  if you’re not familiar with them, please check them out to find all the inspiration for party planning you’ll need to create “no sweat” parties at home!  aside from visual inspiration you’ll see DIY instructions, recipes, party tips and secrets, estimated budgets, and all the links to get the goodies!  you can see more of my parties there along with so many other amazing events designed just for you!

pumpkin decorating for the season will be fun at a…

Bohemian Boo Bash!

a HUGE thank you to all the wonderful vendors who participated in this party~

Amalfi Decor:  tiered dessert stand and decorative trays

Elva M. Design Studio:  invitations and printables

FestiveFetti:  custom confetti

Wallies:  chalk decals

Crumbs & Crumbles:  custom sugar cookies

you can see more of the product information and where to get the goods at Black Twine!