Taylor Swift The Life Of A Showgirl Pumpkin

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Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “The Life Of A Showgirl”, this pumpkin craft is bold, colorful, and full of personality. It’s the perfect way to combine fall fun with a little pop-star glamour.

A teal pumpkin decorated with rhinestones and a crown of bright orange feathers sits on an orange glittery base, with teal and white star cutouts in the background.
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The Life Of A Showgirl Pumpkin

We are big Swifties in my house…so much so that during the Eras tour, I made a Taylor Swift pumpkin inspired by her tour and her new romance. But this year, inspired by Taylor Swift’s latest album, I’ve got an all new pumpkin that’s easy, budget friendly and most of all, fun!

Like most of my pumpkins, it starts with a simple foam pumpkin from Dollar Tree. Painted teal, bedazzled in rhinestones and finished off with an orange feather fan, it totally captures that over-the-top showgirl vibe.

It’s a craft that’s just as sparkly and fun as Taylor herself! Display it on your porch, make it the centerpiece of your Halloween party, or add it to your fall décor for a pop of showgirl glam.

A turquoise pumpkin decorated with rhinestones and orange feathers sits in front of a "The Life of a Showgirl" album, with blue stars and orange feathers scattered around.

Why We Love It

  • No Carving Required – Who wants to deal with messy pumpkin guts! Go straight to the fun with paint, rhinestones, and feathers.
  • Budget Friendly – Made with a foam pumpkin from Dollar Tree and a few other inexpensive supplies, this craft won’t break the bank.
  • A Conversation Starter – Whether it’s on your porch, at a Halloween party, or sitting on your desk, this pumpkin is guaranteed to get attention.
Orange feathers, two bottles of paint, a pile of silver sequins, an orange pumpkin-shaped object, and a black vinyl record arranged on a white surface.

Supplies:

  • Foam pumpkin (or pumpkin of your choice)
  • Teal craft paint
  • Rhinestones (in a variety of sizes)
  • Orange feathers
  • 7″ 45 RPM record (optional – I found mine at a thrift store for $2.49)
  • Orange paint (optional if using the record)
  • Silver glitter (optional if using the record)

Equipment:

  • Paint brush
  • Hot glue gun
  • Mini glue sticks
  • Craft foam or cardboard scraps

Note: Links to all the supplies and equipment can be found in the How-To Card below.

A decorated teal pumpkin with jewels and orange feathers sits on an orange base, with rhinestones scattered nearby and a burlesque-themed photo in the background.

Tips & Tricks

  • While I’ve included a link to records in the how-to card, you can pick them up cheap at a thrift store. I paid $2.49 for mine. However, you get 10 in the link below so if you’re making these for a party, that’s the cheapest way to go.
  • Making these for a party? I always paint the pumpkins ahead of time so party day is just for decorating.
  • Be sure to factor in drying time. You will need 2-3 coats of paint and each coat takes about 30 minutes to dry.
  • When making your pumpkin, be sure the feathers at the bottom are glued firmly to the fan. Otherwise your fan won’t stay in place. Don’t worry about using too much glue because that part will be hidden.
A teal pumpkin decorated with rhinestones and large orange feathers sits on an orange base with text labels, surrounded by orange feathers and clear gems.

Variations

  • Want a different vibe? Try pink paint and silver rhinestones for a more “Eras Tour” look.
  • Sprinkle the record with orange glitter instead of silver.
  • Add a mini feather boa around the bottom for more feathery fun.
  • Print your favorite song titles on a piece of paper and glue them to the record.

More Pop Culture Pumpkin Ideas

A turquoise pumpkin decorated with rhinestones sits on an orange glittery base, with bright orange feathers in the background.
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Taylor Swift The Life Of A Showgirl Pumpkin


Additional Time 2 hours
Drying time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Yields 1
This Taylor Swift The Life Of A Showgirl pumpkin, trimmed with rhinestones and feathers, is the perfect mix of fall fun and Swiftie sparkle!

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Instructions

  • Paint your pumpkin with the teal acrylic paint. You will need 2-3 coats.
    A pumpkin painted teal sits next to a bottle of teal acrylic paint, a paper plate with paint, and a paintbrush on a white surface.
  • Glue a large rhinestone to the front of your pumpkin, about halfway between the center and the top of the pumpkin.
    A teal pumpkin with a shiny, oval-shaped gem attached to its surface, photographed on a plain white background.
  • Glue another rhinestone, any size, in the same spot on the back of the pumpkin. This will help you keep the rhinestones lined up and symmetrical.
    A small teal pumpkin with a single round purple gem attached to its surface, placed on a plain white background.
  • Place four medium rhinestones, evenly spaced, on top of the pumpkin. This will also help you line up the next rhinestones.
    A teal pumpkin with a small stem, decorated with five clear rhinestones, displayed on a plain white background.
  • Start from the large rhinestone on the front and make a line of smaller rhinestones to each of the two top front ones. I gave mine a little "droop", for lack of a better word. Now connect the two front rhinestones to the next ones and finally have them meet at the one on the back.
    A teal pumpkin decorated with a necklace-like pattern of silver and clear rhinestones, set against a plain white background.
  • Now make another row of rhinestones. I started by adding a large one to each side, then connecting them with smaller ones, meeting at the one in the back again. I gave these a little "droop" too.
    A small, teal-painted pumpkin decorated with silver rhinestones arranged in curved lines and patterns.
  • Finally make a row of rhinestones across the top, connecting the large rhinestone in front to the one in the back.
    A teal pumpkin decorated with rows of silver and clear rhinestones, shown against a plain white background.
  • To make the feather fan, start by gluing feathers to a piece of craft foam or cardboard. Don't worry what it looks like…you won't see it when you're finished.
    Bright orange feathers are glued onto a small rectangular piece of blue paper, with additional loose feathers scattered nearby on a white surface.
  • Keep adding feathers until you have a good base. Once I added enough feathers, I realized I'd need to make it sturdier, so I added another larger piece of craft foam to the back.
    An orange rectangular object rests on a cluster of orange feathers against a plain white background.
  • Keep adding feathers, overlapping each other and covering the craft foam or cardboard, until you have a large feather fan.
    A cluster of bright orange feathers lies next to a green, bejeweled decorative object on a white surface.
  • Use hot glue to attach it to the back of the pumpkin. You'll want the bottom of the fan to be flush with the bottom of the pumpkin. This will help keep it from falling over backwards Note: Be sure the feathers at the bottom are attached firmly to the fan or it won't stick to the pumpkin.
    A turquoise pumpkin decorated with round rhinestones and topped with a large cluster of bright orange feathers, set against a white background.
  • Now display your sparkly pumpkin and impress all your Swiftie friends!

Notes

  • Making these for a party? I always paint the pumpkins ahead of time so party day is just for decorating.
  • I’ve linked to the paints I used but you can purchase them at a craft store for less. You can also use any similar colors.
  • If you want to add the record, you can find cheap ones at most thrift stores.

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    Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s run since 2014. She’s the author of the children’s cookbook Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It, designed to get kids excited about cooking. With multiple TV appearances under her belt, she loves sharing her expertise on family-friendly recipes, creative DIYs, and party planning and is always on a mission to inspire and entertain!

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