Good Gourds! 8 Ways to Get Crafty With Pumpkins

Halloween may be over, but pumpkin season is still going strong! Nothing says, "Fall is here, and I'm loving it," like covering every inch of your house in decorative pumpkin crafts. To that end, we've assembled a list of fun, festive pumpkin projects for the autumnally inclined! Great for groups and individuals alike, the following gourd crafts offer festive, Fall fun for children of all ages!

Confetti Pumpkin

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Pumpkin Decorations

    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.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Glittering Pasta Pumpkins

    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! 

  • Visual aid of how to complete Confetti Pumpkin
    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! 

  • Visual aid of how to complete Glitter Pumpkins
    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.)

  • Visual aid of how to complete Raffia Pumpkins
    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!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Pins and Yarn Pumpkins

    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!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Polka-Dotted Pumpkins

    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).

  • Visual aid of how to complete Pumpkin of Gratitude

    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. 


Get inspired!