Confetti Pumpkin
- Paper Pumpkin Decorations
(Ages 3-10)
This pumpkin shape craft works because it is fun for all ages. Toddlers get a chance to work on shapes and sorting while having fun, and older kids can be inspired to flex their artistic muscle by making creative jack-o-lantern faces.
A simple-to-setup activity, perfect for some Fall fun! These pasta wheel pumpkins make a great crafts project for kids of all ages, while leaving the final product open to their artistic interpretation!
- Confetti Pumpkin
(Ages 5-16)
Nothing is cuter than colorful, mini pumpkins during this spooky holiday season. It's such a great alternative for younger kids who might be looking for a less-than-scary Halloween pumpkin! And even better for parents, this is a pretty low mess project! So find the leftover confetti from last new year's eve, and let's see what you can make!
- Glitter Pumpkins
(Ages 3-11)
This sparkly alternative to pumpkin carving is fun and easy for little ones to do--and makes one snazzy-looking pumpkin! I know glitter can be intimidating to bring into the home, but it can also be an excuse to go outside. (If you must be indoors, here's a quick tip: Use baking sheets to do your glitter projects on. They work great at keeping glitter from going everywhere.)
- Raffia Pumpkins
(Ages 5-8)
Lovely raffia, jute, or twine pumpkins--made just like papier mache. A perfect addition to a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Here's a project that you and your children will love creating together!
- Pins and Yarn Pumpkins
(Ages 3-10)
Here's a creative new take on the Jack-O-Lantern! Skip the messy carving process, and decorate your pumpkins with pins, yarn, and felt tip markers. Great for kids of all ages!
- Polka-Dotted Pumpkins
(Ages 3-10)
Here's a fun, simple twist on pumpkin carving that's easy and safe for kids of all ages. Punch out dots to make letters, numbers, words, phrases, faces, or even something I call the Disco Pumpkin (poke holes all over and stick a candle or a lightbulb inside).
- Pumpkin of Gratitude
(Ages 3-10)
Here's a great activity for Thanksgiving! Celebrate all you have to be grateful for by making a Pumpkin of Gratitude. It's fun for the whole family, and a great way to share what you all appreciate about each other.







