Set the scene this upcoming Halloween season with today’s simple {and rather inexpensive} Handprint Jack-O-Lantern kid craft printable!!!

I’m telling you – it’s just a matter of printing and adding your child’s cardstock handprint to the top. BAM! It’s that easy!!!

Keep scrolling for the full how-to so you can recreate it with your child today!

Simple Handprint Jack-O-Lantern Printable

Whether you do our paper jack-o-lantern themed craft with one child or a whole classroom full – this handprint pumpkin keepsake idea will only take a few minutes and it won’t break the bank either!

I know parents {and teachers} are constantly looking for fast and cheap ideas to do this time of year, so I tried to make this paper pumpkin themed craft as simple as it gets!! Just download our free file file, print and decorate! It’s nearly stress-free and of course, mess-free as well!

So what are you waiting for? Skip the mess of carving a real pumpkin and have the kids make an awesome jack-o-lantern keepsake that can be enjoyed for years to come! Find the tutorial and FREE PUMPKIN FACE PRINTABLE below!

Happy crafting, my “bewitching” friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper jack-o-lantern pumpkins on our Facebook page for us to admire! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED HALLOWEEN POSTS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Thumbprint Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Frame and Pumpkin Teapot House – Kid Craft

Handprint Jack-O-Lantern Supplies:

• Free Jack-O-Lantern Face Printable {DOWNLOAD IT ON BOX.COM}
• Color Printer
• Orange Colored Cardstock Paper
• Green Colored Cardstock Paper
• Brown Colored Cardstock Paper
• Kid Friendly Paper Scissors
• Hand Held Stapler
• Pencil or Marker

Directions:

• First download and print the file above on a single sheet of ORANGE CARDSTOCK PAPER. This will give you the look of a jack-o-lantern pumpkin. <—-see, I said it was easy!
• Next have your child trace their hand on some green cardstock. Trim out.
• Now trim out a rectangular stem from the brown cardstock.
• Ready to be amazing?! To finish your Handprint Jack-O-Lantern, simple staple all the cardstock pieces to the orange cardstock.
• Then display your pumpkin proudly!! Easy peasy – just how we like it on #gluedtomycrafts

Love this idea?! Of course you DO!!! Be sure to also check out our Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern post for another easy Halloween craft idea!