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Four beautiful pumpkin decorating ideas

Put down the knife – painted pumpkins look twice as nice with half the work. You'll never cover again!

Photography by Roberto Caruso Updated September 30, 2012

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Colour blocking

Easy how-to: Use a hardware-store paint chip as your palette, and for contrast pick colours a few shades apart. Experiment with texture, too: A matte finish has a contemporary feel, while glossy is more showy.

Tip: Make it for less with tester-size paints.

Get this look: Paints, Cloud White, Blushing Bride, Rosy Blush, Benjamin Moore. Candlesticks, Ikea. Cake plate, Cynthia Findlay.