Paper Plate Pumpkin – Kid Craft Idea

Pumpkins…. oh glorious pumpkins!

There is just something about them that makes me smile.

From beautiful decorations to a delicious pumpkin pie – they are a MUST when it comes to fall. And now that autumn has officially started, my brain is spinning with tons of ideas for kid crafts. If only I had more time in the day…

If you are like me, paper plates are a must-have supply item when it comes to kid crafts.

Paper plates are readily available and pretty inexpensive. I can usually pick up a HUGE pack at Walmart for less than $5 and it’s lasts us almost the entire year {and this is coming from the mama who does almost everyday a craft with her son}

Not only do I use them for keeping our paints under control {and for easy cleanup} but an ordinary plate can be transformed into just about anything.

Take for example, today’s Paper Plate Pumpkin Kid Craft post. We took an ordinary paper plate and transformed it into a beautiful pumpkin. It’s pretty easy, low on mess and oh so fun! My favorite part is probably how we in-cooperated lil man’s into it.

So on that note…. are you ready to learn how to recreate with your younger crafter today? See the full tutorial below and get ready for some amazing fall themed craft fun today!

Happy crafting! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s wonderful pumpkin and jack-o-lantern paper plate creations with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE PUMPKIN CRAFT WITH —> Thumbprint Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Frame For Halloween

Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft Supplies:
* Large Paper Plate – one per pumpkin craft
* Orange Tissue Paper {affiliate link on Amazon}
* School Glue
* Craft Scissors
* Green/Brown Cardstock Paper {affiliate link on Amazon}
* Hand-Held Stapler
* Pen or Pencil
optional materials – our FREE jack-o-lantern printable that you access from box.com

Directions:
* First cut up your orange tissue paper into small squares.
* Put a good layer of glue all over the paper plate.
* Have your child cover the paper plate with the tissue paper, until completely covered.
* Set aside to let it dry.
* On the green cardstock, trace your child’s handprint out.
* Trim out the traced design with scissors.
* Out of the brown cardstock, cut out the stem of the pumpkin.
* Stapler both pieces to the top of the paper plate to finish off the Paper Plate Pumpkin.
* Now the next step is completely optional but if you are looking to make a jack-o-lantern out of your finished paper plate pumpkin, go ahead and download our FREE jack-o-lantern face file that is listed above in the supply list.
* Once you have it printed out on paper, go ahead and trim out the four pieces & glue them to your decorated paper plate with ease! Instant CARVING without the mess!

PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH OUR —> Felt & Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Puppet Tutorial

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