There’s NOTHING scary about today’s dancing Jack-O-Lantern Ballerinas kid craft tutorial! Trust us – you don’t want to miss out on this fun Halloween art project idea! Keep scrolling for the full how-to, that even the littlest kids can join in on the fun!

Let’s dance to a spook-tacular beat, with today’s latest and greatest Halloween kids craft idea from Glued To My Crafts! I’m always trying my best to brainstorm new and “first seen here” ideas for our website, so I really hope you like this latest idea from me! It’s the perfect excuse to get crafty AND host a puppet show, as a family together!

On that note – you are in for a wickedly good time today if you decide to do this particular tutorial with your little one! For this jack-o-lantern themed art project, all you need is wood craft sticks, craft paint, cardstock paper, a pipe cleaner, school glue and a single cupcake liner for a tutu. Super inexpensive materials! We made it extra easy peasy on your wallet!

So if you want to shake up your Halloween plans and make something extra unique with your little crafter today, look no further because we have the FULL tutorial for these #cutenotscary Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Ballerinas below!

Keep in mind, this could also be a NEW tradition in place of carving pumpkins on Halloween night! You could leave these finished Halloween pumpkin ballerinas in small flower pots or random places on your front porch, instead! Just trying to get you to think outside the box this season :-)

Happy crafting, my dear friends and I can’t wait to see your dancing jack-o-lantern creations. You can always tag us on Facebook or use our special branded #gluedtomycrafts hashtag for us to see.

Now next stop – the tutorial! Keep scrolling to enjoy!

Pumpkin Ballerina Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per jack-o-lantern ballerina craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per jack-o-lantern ballerina craft}
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Orange Craft Paint
* Small Paint Brush
* Black Colored Cardstock
* Brown Colored Cardstock
* Orange Glitter Scrapbook Paper
* Basic Paper Scissors
* Halloween Print Cupcake Liner {1 per jack-o-lantern ballerina craft}
* Black Pipe Cleaners {1 per jack-o-lantern ballerina craft}
optional – stickers, glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First get the glue gun hot and ready!
* Assemble the base of your dancing pumpkin friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across}
* Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each pumpkin ballerina friend you want to make.
* When dry enough, go ahead and paint your newly made popsicle stick shape completely orange with the craft paint.
* When done, set it aside to allow the paint to dry.
* Now grab all your sheets of paper and scissors.
* Cut out facial features, hair, legs etc.
* Go ahead and also take the cupcake liner & fold it in half for the ballerina tutu.
* When ready, glue ALL the paper pieces and the cupcake liner dress to the painted popsicle stick shape from earlier.
* Finally – take your black pipe cleaner and fold it to make arms for your ballerina.
* Go ahead and glue that to the back of the decorated popsicle stick shape.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit.
* Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
* Don’t forget to share pictures of your jack-o-lantern ballerina with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

There’s always a good kid craft idea to be made! Come see what everyone is loving this season by checking out our popular Paper Plate Witch Cauldron – Kid Craft, Pumpkin Monster and Black Cat In Pumpkin posts. These ideas have gone viral on Pinterest and I “think” I know why. Hint hint – they are super cute and rather easy! Go check them out!!!