We took an ordinary paper plate and transformed it into a beautiful pumpkin within minutes for FALL!
Get creative this fall and try this adorable paper plate pumpkin craft!
Fall brings crisp air, colorful leaves, and countless opportunities for seasonal crafting with children. Among the many autumn activities families can enjoy together, paper plate pumpkin crafts stand out as both simple and rewarding. This classic project requires minimal supplies, works for various age groups, and creates adorable decorations that capture the essence of the season.
Whether you’re a parent looking for rainy day activities, a teacher planning classroom projects, or a caregiver seeking engaging crafts, this paper plate pumpkin tutorial offers step-by-step guidance for creating beautiful fall decorations. The best part? Most supplies are probably already in your craft drawer.
Crafting with kids is one of the best memories they’ll keep, so why not try our paper plate pumpkin craft this fall? Get creative and have fun!
Craft Supplies:
Gathering supplies for this craft is refreshingly simple. Most households already have these basic materials:
- Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
- Orange Tissue Paper
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Stapler
- Pen or Pencil
- optional materials – our jack-o-lantern printable
The beauty of this craft lies in its flexibility. You can create stunning pumpkins with just the basics, or go elaborate with additional decorative elements.
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!
Our Favorite Pumpkin Books:
Here are some recommended books that beautifully complement our craft idea. You can conveniently purchase them through our affiliate links on Amazon.
- Little Pumpkin: A First Halloween Story by Lisa Edwards
- Pick A Pumpkin by Patricia Toht
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz
- Five Little Pumpkins by Tiger Tales
- The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin by Stan Berenstain
- It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff
- The Happy Pumpkin by DK
- The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll
- Halloween in the Orchard by Phyllis Alsdurf
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Creepy-Crawly Halloween by Eric Carle
- The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonder
- Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell
- Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins by James Dean
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Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft Idea For Fall
We took an ordinary paper plate and transformed it into a beautiful pumpkin within minutes for FALL!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Jack-O-Lantern Face Printable Landing Page
- Tissue Paper orange
- Cardstock Paper brown and green
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First cut up your orange tissue paper into small squares.Tissue Paper
- Put a good layer of glue all over the paper plate.1 Large 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.Cardstock Paper
- Stapler both pieces to the top of the paper plate to finish off the Paper Plate Pumpkin.
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