Bring a little autumn creativity to your next long-distance date by painting mini pumpkins together over video call. Each of you will pick up a few little pumpkins, gather your painting supplies, and turn them into your own fall decorations.
You can paint matching designs, surprise each other with a pumpkin inspired by your partner, or simply chat while you see where your creativity takes you. From cute ghosts and colorful flowers to funny faces, there are plenty of ways to make your pumpkins your own. No painting experience needed. Half the fun is seeing what you both come up with!
Instructions
How to do this date
- 1Pick a timeThat works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
- 2Purchase your pumpkins and gather your supplies beforehand. Each of you will need:
One or more mini pumpkins
Acrylic paints in your favourite colours
Paintbrushes
A cup of water for rinsing your brushes- 🧻 Paper towels
- 📰 Newspaper or a covering to protect your table
- 3Wipe your pumpkins clean and let them dry before painting. Set up your supplies somewhere you can comfortably paint while keeping your partner in view.
- 4Hop on a video callUsing Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
- 5 Choose Your Painting ThemeDecide whether you would like to follow the same theme or each choose your own design. Some ideas include:
- Cute and spooky: Ghosts, bats, spiders, or little monster faces.
- Autumn favorites: Leaves, flowers, or warm fall colors.
- Romantic: hearts, patterns, or little love notes inspired by your partner.
- 6Paint and Catch UpStart painting while you chat. Let each coat dry before adding another color or extra details. Your pumpkins do not have to look perfect. A slightly wonky ghost or an unexpected color combination might become your favorite part!
- 7Reveal Your PumpkinsOnce you are finished, hold your pumpkins up to the camera and show each other the details.
- 8
Take photos!Take a screenshot with your finished creations, then find a spot to display them. Having your pumpkins on your desks or bedside tables gives you both a little reminder of the evening you shared.
Play here
Paint a pumpkin, then swap photos
Elevate this date!
Make it a night to remember
- Listen to a Halloween Playlist Together. Put on the same Halloween playlist while you paint. Add favorites like “Monster Mash” and “Thriller,” or create a playlist together with spooky songs you both enjoy.
- Set the Halloween Atmosphere . Light some candles, add Halloween decorations, and turn on warm lighting to make your painting spaces feel cosy and festive.
- Make It a Paint and Sip. Pick up your favorite wine and enjoy a glass while you paint your pumpkins together.
- Do This Date on Halloween. Plan your pumpkin painting date for Halloween so you can celebrate together from miles apart. Wear costumes or your favorite Halloween pyjamas to make the evening even more festive.
Try a zodiac sign reading together and see what the stars reveal about each other's personality.
Turn your video call into a drinking game night with Drunk Pirate—follow the prompts or take a drink.
Compare your masterpieces and see how differently (or similarly) you brought the exact same picture to life.