Last Updated: Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:23 pm.

What's the best pumpkin-themed decor? Want to paint faux pumpkins for a craft project? We tried out several options to find the best-looking options. Which had the best detail? Best bang for the buck? Here are the ones we recommend.

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Best White Pumpkins

Perfect for craft projects
We loved the blank canvas of these white, lightweight pumpkins—perfect for painting or crafts. Yes, they are small (2.5 to 4") but we liked the lightweight foam and plastic materials.
$12.99 ($1.08 / Count)

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Best White Pumpkins: BESTTOYHOME 12 PCS Assorted Sizes Rustic Harvest White Artificial Pumpkins

Yes, pumpkin decor comes in more than orange! For the best white pumpkin decor, we tried out a few different options before deciding BESTTOYHOME’s white pumpkin set (12 pumpkins) is the best bet. Here’s more pros and cons:

What We Liked

• Great for party favors!

• Nice for craft projects.

• Lightweight (pumpkins are hollow inside).

• All white design with grey stems.

What Needs Work

• Bigger? These pumpkins are about 2.5″ to 4″ in diameter—this disappointed some folks who wanted something bigger.

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Best Pumpkins + Fall Leaves

Excellent for centerpieces
For fall get togethers or parties, we loved this set as table decor or to give a kitchen that autumn touch. Includes 250 leaves plus two dozen foam pumpkins with nice detailing.
$14.99 ($0.62 / Count)

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Best Pumpkins + Fall Leaves: 24 Pcs Bulk Assorted Artificial Orange White Pumpkins

Yes, pumpkins are nice . . . but if you are doing a fall craft project, a set of pumpkins plus fall leaves is even better.

After looking at several options and comparing them on quality, we liked Winlyn’s 24 piece pumpkin set, which includes 250 silk fall leaves in various colors. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Leaves! Yes, this set has 250 silk leaves, in yellow, orange, red, green and more. 

• Foam pumpkins have nice detail.

• Orange pumpkins have yellow accents.

• Good bang for the buck.

What Needs Work

• Stems needed re-gluing. A few of the pumpkins arrived with stems that needed to be re-glued. But most were just fine!

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Best Budget-Friendly

Easy to paint
This set of a dozen pumpkins are great for outdoor displays—yes, they are waterproof. Made of foam, the pumpkins are of uniform size. Realistic detailing.
$11.99 ($1.00 / Count)

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Best Budget-Friendly: DomeStar Artificial Pumpkins

This pack of a dozen mini pumpkins and 30 silk leaves won our pick as best bang for the buck—we liked that all the pumpkins were the same size. Bonus: they are weatherproof, so perfect for outdoor displays. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Larger in size than other pumpkin decor sets. These pumpkins are roughly 3″ by 3″.

• Realistic look.

• Affordable.

• Easy to paint.

What Needs Work

• Stems could be fastened more securely to the pumpkins.

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Best Color Assortment

Very pretty
Teal, white, green and orange—this pack of artificial pumpkins has a nice varied color palette. Good quality and detailing.
$16.99 ($0.71 / Count)

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Best Color Assortment: 24 Pcs Bulk Assorted Rustic Harvest Artificial Pumpkins

Sure, orange pumpkins are nice . . . but what if you want more of a color variety? We thought Winlyn had the best pumpkin set with this 24 piece set of “rustic” pumpkins. Nice quality and detailing. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Colors include white, teal, green and orange.

• Varying sizes—nice for table centerpieces.

• Easy to paint.

• Made of foam and plastic. 

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

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