#1 this weekPainting
How to Paint a Pumpkin (No-Carve Halloween Decor)
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 30 min, plus drying
- 7 steps
Paint a Halloween pumpkin in an evening (no carving mess).
Updated weekly · Week of Oct 19, 2026
Top 5 Easy Acrylic Painting Ideas (Updated Weekly)
These easy acrylic painting ideas are the five paintings crafters opened most on Crafting Step by Step this week. Each one builds the picture in simple layers, with a photo for every step and a video to paint along with.
#1 this week
Number 2: Painting
How to Paint Ocean Waves with Acrylics
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 45 min
- 8 steps
Paint a crashing turquoise ocean wave with acrylics using one fan brush and 3 colors.
Number 3: Painting
How to Paint Cherry Blossoms (Easy Acrylic for Beginners)
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 45 min
- 7 steps
Learn to paint cherry blossoms in acrylic step by step.
Number 4: Painting
How to Paint Sunflowers in Acrylic (Step by Step for Beginners)
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 45 min
- 6 steps
Paint a golden acrylic sunflower on canvas, step by step.
Number 5: Painting
How to Paint Poppies in Acrylics (Step by Step)
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 1 hr, plus drying
- 8 steps
Paint a field of red poppies in acrylics from scratch.
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