Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin - Kid Craft Idea

Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern

Skip the mess of traditional pumpkin carving with today’s Popsicle Stick and Cardstock Paper Jack-O-Lantern kid craft idea!!!

Using simple supplies like wooden craft sticks, paint and a little cardstock – you and your little pumpkins can create one-of-a-kind pieces that are awesome to show off ALL SEASON LONG!

Completely customizable and lots of fun so let’s grab those craft supplies and get to work!

Find all the crafty details in our simple tutorial below! Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK so you never miss a new tutorial from us this Halloween season! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PUMPKIN POPSICLE STICK CRAFT WITH —> Thumbprint Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Frame

Craft Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per jack-o-lantern pumpkin craft}
School Glue
Orange Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Cardstock Paper {green and brown}
Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
Black Sharpie Marker
optional materials – ribbon, glitter, rhinestones

Directions:

First grab three popsicle sticks {three per jack-o-lantern} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
Set aside to let it dry completely.
Repeat the above steps for each pumpkin piece you want to make today.
Now grab your orange craft paint and squirt it on the paper plate.
Go ahead and paint the triangle shaped popsicle stick design completely orange.
Set aside again, to let it dry completely.
While that is drying, grab your orange cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design. At this time, you should also cut out other jack-o-lantern features from the remaining cardstock paper, such as a stem/leaf for on top.
To finish off the Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lanterns – have children glue on their cardstock pieces to the popsicle stick shape.
Use the Sharpie marker to draw on facial features in the center of the craft.
Then finish off with any other embellishments they see fit & set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!

PAIR YOUR PUMPKIN CRAFT WITH OUR —> Handprint Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin

Looking for more fun and easy pumpkin themed kid crafts? Check out these past posts, listed below, for even more craft inspiration from us!

Potato Stamped Pumpkin Cards

Head to farmer's market this weekend, to grab a large potato {or two} so you can recreate these Potato Stamped Pumpkin Cards with your child!

Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin

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Instructions:

First grab three popsicle sticks {three per jack-o-lantern} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
Set aside to let it dry completely.
Repeat the above steps for each pumpkin piece you want to make today.
Now grab your orange craft paint and squirt it on the paper plate.
Go ahead and paint the triangle shaped popsicle stick design completely orange.
Set aside again, to let it dry completely.
While that is drying, grab your orange cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design. At this time, you should also cut out other jack-o-lantern features from the remaining cardstock paper, such as a stem/leaf for on top.
To finish off the Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lanterns – have children glue on their cardstock pieces to the popsicle stick shape.
Use the Sharpie marker to draw on facial features in the center of the craft.
Then finish off with any other embellishments they see fit & set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!