20 Easy and Fun Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
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20 Easy and Fun Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
Is there any more iconic symbol of the fall season than the pumpkin? The mighty fruit (oh yes, fun fact: a pumpkin is a fruit!) is delicious in the savory and sweet foods of the season — from easy canned pumpkin recipes to the best pumpkin pie recipe in the game. The motif also makes for beautiful decor inside and outside the home, whether clustered as a dazzling mantle scape or piled artfully upon a front porch or doorstep. And of course pumpkin carving or no-carve decorating is an absolute must in the lead-up to Halloween.
When it comes to turning the pumpkin theme into fun, clever and eye-catching crafts, get the kids in on the action! Here, we’re rounding up creative pumpkin crafts for kids from bloggers around the web. There are options for younger kids up to older (and more experienced… as well as more patient!) crafters. Think rustic seasonal decor to dress up your mantle or tabletop, pretty paper crafts, treat holders and more.
Make some of the crafts on our list entirely using affordable, ordinary objects you may already have around the house, or that you can scoop up easily and cheaply at the dollar store. So assemble those DIY supplies and get ready for some family fun, any time from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
And don't forget: Complement your crafting experience with a kid-friendly scary movie and a tray of on-theme sweet treats… and you’ve got all the makings of a perfect cozy day at homeA Kailo Chic Life - 2/21
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White House Crafts - 3/21
2) Tin Can Pumpkins
Upcycled tin cans serve as the main ingredient for this simple craft project. Spray paint them orange, and color the faces with black permanent marker. Use any sizes you have on hand to make a big pumpkin family; fill this functional project with candy, school supplies, or anything else the kids can dream up.
Typically Simple - 4/21
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My Poppet - 5/21
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One Little Project - 6/21
5) Glittery Mason Jar Jack-o-Lanterns
That perennial favorite project starter — the humble mason jar — gets the Halloween treatment in this project. When they’re all finished, use the glittery orange jars as treat holders; candy corns would be perfect inside.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids»
https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/glittery-pumpkin-mason-jars/
Life Is a Lullaby - 7/21
6) Pumpkin Stress Balls
All you need to crate these adorable stress balls (or cornhole bags) is some rice, orange balloons, and a marker. Simply fill the balloons with rice and draw on an adorable face.
Mike Garten - 8/21
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A Night Owl Blog - 9/21
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A Piece of Rainbow - 10/21
9) Yarn Pumpkin Pompoms
Make an abundant bunch of these pretty pumpkin pompoms as decor for the mantel, window sill, or anywhere else around the home you want to add seasonal cheer. Choose yarn in any colors you like, for looks traditional to modern.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life»
https://akailochiclife.com/2018/09/diy-large-pom-pom-pumpkins.html
A Kailo Chic Life - 11/21
10) No-Sew Sweater Pumpkins
Your family can whip up a patch of these sweet sweater pumpkins using old sweaters from the thrift store and embroidery thread. Each one takes just about 10 minutes to create, and makes for charming, upcycled home decor.
Get the tutorial at Jennifer Maker »Jennifer Maker - 12/21
11) Beaded Pumpkins
Your little crafters will enjoy stringing pony beads onto twisted pipe cleaners to make this beaded pumpkin project. Bonus benefits: It keeps them busy, and helps build their fine motor skills while they’re at it. Just be sure to keep the beads away from babies (or toddlers who like to put everything in their mouths).
Get the tutorial at Cutesy Crafts »Cutesy Crafts - 13/21
12) Hexagon Pumpkin Jack-o-Lanterns
Pre-made wooden boxes in hexagon shapes form the basis of this cute jack-o-lantern project. Paint them orange, add faces, and top with a cut section of tree branch for the stem.
See Vanessa Craft - 14/21
13) Geometric Wooden Pumpkins
You’ll need a ruler, craft paint, and wooden pumpkin cutouts for this pretty, modern looking project. (You’ll also need a bit of patience to do it in steps as the paint dries.) This one doubles as a geometry lesson for older kids.
Hey Let's Make Stuff - 15/21
14) Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft
Paper plates and torn-up construction paper form the basis of this super-easy pumpkin craft, accessible (and fun) for kids as young as toddlers.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids »The Best Ideas for Kids - 16/21
15) Cardboard Roll Treat Holders
Use upcycled cardboard rolls from toilet paper or paper towels to make this project. Use the tissue-covered results for cute holiday decor or as treat holders (or both!).
Get the tutorial at Buggy and Buddy »Buggy and Buddy - 17/21
16) Wire Basket and Bundt Pan Pumpkins
Assemble a mix of thrift store bundt pans, jello molds, and wire baskets to help kids make this charming fall home decor project. Sticks from the yard serve as the stems.
Blesser House - 18/21
17) Paper Mache Pumpkins
This timeless paper mache project never goes out of style and can be adapted to all seasons. To make pumpkins, simply water down some white glue and soak paper strips in it. Then use the strips to cover inflated balloons. Top with green paper leaves and pipe cleaner stems.
Not Just a Housewife - 19/21
18) Positive-Negative Space Jack-o-Lanterns
This craft results in a cool graphic wallhanging, and it’s right for kids as young as kindergarteners. Use sheets of orange and black construction paper to make this project, which can also serve as lessons in symmetry as well as positive and negative space.
Buggy and Buddy - 20/21
19) No-Sew Pumpkin Bracelets
Velcro ties make one-size-fits-all wrist straps for these easy, no-sew bracelets. Older kids can embroider on the jack-o-lantern eyes and mouths; younger ones can draw them on using black marker.
Merriment Design - 21/21
20) Burlap Pumpkins
Cut circles of burlap, stuff with newsprint or other scraps, and cinch with rough twine stitching. These are easy to make in bulk, and cluster around the home for rustic fall decor.
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Close t»Thinking Closet
