While we are still baking in the summer heat, Fall is not far away! The scent of pumpkin spice is already beginning to fill the air and it is the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!! Making pumpkin crafts for kids is so much fun. I love that there are so many fun pumpkin craft ideas to make together.
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My son (who was four at the time) and I made this cute pumpkin craft for fun, but it turned out pretty cute so we used it alongside two printables from fellow bloggers and made a cute Fall display for our entry way.
Get the Welcome Fall printable from Retro Housewife Goes Green and the Fall Favorites printable from My Suburban Kitchen for a fun way to incorporate the pumpkin theme into your home this fall.
Aren’t pumpkins the best thing ever? I love their color and everything about them.
Check out these other autumn craft ideas.
Using pumpkin crafts and decor to adorn your home in the fall is a great way to capture the essence of the season and add a touch of warmth and festivity to your living space. Pumpkin-themed decorations are incredibly versatile, offering opportunities for creativity and personalization that can reflect your unique style while celebrating autumn’s charm. From DIY crafts to store-bought accents, little pumpkins can be incorporated into various aspects of your home decor.
Crafting your own easy pumpkin crafts can be a particularly enjoyable and rewarding experience. Simple projects like painting or decorating real pumpkins with glitter, fabric, or stencils can transform them into eye-catching centerpieces. For a more hands-on approach, consider making pumpkin garlands or wreaths using faux pumpkins, fabric scraps, and natural elements like pinecones and leaves. These personalized creations not only enhance your home’s decor but also provide a meaningful activity to enjoy with family and friends.
In addition to crafts, there are numerous ways to use pumpkin-themed decor throughout your home. Pumpkin-shaped pillows, table runners, and kitchen towels can subtly infuse your space with fall flair. Seasonal arrangements featuring mini pumpkins and gourds can be placed on mantels, dining tables, or entryways to create a welcoming atmosphere. The addition of scented candles or diffusers with pumpkin spice or autumnal fragrances can further enhance the cozy, inviting feel of your home.
Incorporating pumpkin crafts and decor into your fall home decorating strategy allows you to celebrate the season in a creative and heartfelt way. Whether through DIY projects or carefully chosen accents, pumpkins add a delightful touch of autumn that can be enjoyed by all who enter your home.
Some other fun pumpkin crafts to make:
Creating a pumpkin craft using tissue paper is a delightful and engaging activity that brings out the creativity in both kids and adults. This craft involves simple materials—tissue paper, glue, and a paper bowl—that are easy to work with and affordable.
For kids of all ages, this craft is not only fun but also educational. It helps develop fine motor skills as they manipulate the tissue paper and use glue with their little hands, while also encouraging creativity and artistic expression. The hands-on nature of the project allows children to experiment with color combinations and patterns, fostering their imagination and giving them a sense of accomplishment once their pumpkin comes to life.
Adults also find this craft enjoyable, as it offers a relaxing and meditative break from the daily grind. The repetitive motions of gluing and layering can be quite soothing, and the final result serves as a charming seasonal decoration.
Additionally, this craft provides an opportunity for adults to bond with children, share in their excitement, and perhaps even create their own sophisticated versions of the pumpkin. Whether as a solo project or a collaborative activity, the pumpkin craft with tissue paper is a gratifying and festive way to celebrate the fall season.
Non scary Halloween crafts for younger children:
Don’t miss this adorable apple craft for kids to celebrate fall, too!
Do you LOVE Fall? How do you celebrate the best season of the year?
Tissue Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids
This tissue paper pumpkin craft for kids, makes a great fall decor!
Materials
- orange tissue paper, cut in squares
- paper bowl
- piece of cardboard
- glue
Tools
- scissors
Instructions
- Turn the paper bowl over. Working in sections, apply glue to a quarter sized area.
- Scrunch up a square of tissue paper and press it onto the glue.
- Repeat until entire bowl is covered with scrunched tissue paper squares!
- Let dry
- Cut a “stem” out of cardboard and glue it to the back of the bowl and let dry.
- Display your pumpkin craft and celebrate FALL!
Notes
You could add fun things like googly eyes or acrylic pant to make these jack-o-lanterns or a pumpkin face for Halloween fun!
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Lisa
Thursday 30th of August 2018
I love the craft and display! So cute, thanks for including my printable.
Gena
Tuesday 11th of September 2018
thank you!