Get Crafty With Pumpkins: Fun Fall Activities for Kids of All Ages

Fun Fall craft for kids using pumpkins

Pumpkins are a staple of the fall season, and they’re not just for carving! There are many other fun and creative ways to use pumpkins with kids, including making crafts. Here is a simple and fun pumpkin craft that kids of all ages will enjoy:

Materials:

• Small pumpkins
• Orange craft paint
• Black craft paint
• Paintbrushes
• Other craft supplies (optional), such as googly eyes, pipe cleaners, glitter, and ribbon

Instructions:

1. Clean the pumpkins and dry them thoroughly.
2. Paint the pumpkins orange. Let them dry completely.
3. Use black craft paint to paint on faces for the pumpkins. You can be as creative as you want!
4. Add other craft supplies to decorate your pumpkins, such as googly eyes, pipe cleaners, glitter, and ribbon.
5. Let your pumpkins dry completely.
6. Display your pumpkins around your home or give them away as gifts.

Here are some additional tips for making this craft:

• If you are using small pumpkins, you may want to cut them in half before painting them. This will make it easier for kids to paint the inside of the pumpkins.
• If you are using large pumpkins, you may want to use a spray paint instead of a brush. This will save time and make it easier to get an even coat of paint.
• You can also use other colors of paint to decorate your pumpkins. For example, you could paint a green pumpkin to look like a watermelon or a purple pumpkin to look like a grape.
• If you are using googly eyes, you can attach them with hot glue or craft glue.
• If you are using pipe cleaners, you can twist them into different shapes to create hair, antennas, or other features for your pumpkins.
• If you are using glitter, you can apply it with a glue brush or simply sprinkle it on the pumpkins.
• If you are using ribbon, you can tie it around the stem of the pumpkin or use it to create a bow or other decoration.

More Ideas:

• Pumpkin stampers: Cut small pumpkins in half and carve simple designs into the cut side. Dip the pumpkins in paint and press them onto paper to create festive fall stamps.
• Pumpkin painting: Instead of carving pumpkins, try painting them with simple designs or scenes. You can use acrylic paint or craft paint for this activity.
• Pumpkin decorating contest: Host a pumpkin decorating contest with your kids and their friends. Let them use their imaginations to create the most creative and unique pumpkins possible.
• Pumpkin parade: Once your pumpkins are decorated, take them for a walk around the neighborhood or park. You can even hold a pumpkin parade with other families in your community.
• Pumpkin seed crafts: Pumpkin seeds can be used to make a variety of different crafts, such as pumpkin seed necklaces, pumpkin seed mosaics, and pumpkin seed bird feeders.