The letter “J is for “Jack-o-lantern” and with Halloween just around the corner, this free Jack-o-lantern Kid Craft Idea w/free printable template is the PERFECT activity to reinforce that idea!

With Halloween about to knock on our front doors, today I’m sharing another kid friendly activity that is SUPER simple for kids and doubles as a sweet keepsake as well! If you have a printer, you are well on your way to pulling it together with ease!

So now let’s download the template, grab our craft supplies and get to the step-by-step tutorial below!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished paper jack-o-lantern craft with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Jack-O-Lantern Craft Supplies:

* Free J is for Jack-O-Lantern Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Black/Green/Brown Colored Cardstock
* Paper Scissors
* School Glue
* Pencil or Marker
optional – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First download and print the free template printable provided in this post, on simple white cardstock. You need ONE print per jack-o-lantern craft.
* Next trace/trim out your child’s handprint from the green cardstock.
* Follow that up by cutting out other Jack-o-lantern features from the remaining cardstock you have.
* Then let your child go wild and have them decorate their “J” however they like.
* Once done, let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us when you are done! #gluedtomycrafts

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Looking for more fun and easy Halloween kid crafts? Check out these past posts on the blog for some spooky inspiration!
Paper Plate Jack O’ Lantern {Kid Craft}
Eyeball Frame {Kid Craft}
Thumbprint Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Frame
Halloween Unicorn Craft w/free printable template
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