Easy Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
A fun and easy Halloween craft perfect for kids to create vibrant jack-o'-lanterns using paper plates. This engaging activity promotes creativity and fine motor skills.
Ingredients
Materials Needed
- 2 pieces paper plates Base for the pumpkin
- 1 bottle orange paint Can also use orange construction paper
- 1 sheet green construction paper For leaves
- 1 sheet brown construction paper For the stem
- optional Googly eyes To add fun features
- 1 tube Glue To attach paper and features
- 1 pieces Scissors For cutting shapes
- 1 pieces Paintbrush If using paint
- 1 pieces Black marker For facial features
- optional Plastic tray For cleanup
Instructions
Preparation
- Take both paper plates and paint them entirely orange or cut out a large orange circle from construction paper and glue it onto one plate.
- If using paint, let the kids use a paintbrush for an even coat.
Drying
- Set the painted plates aside and allow them to dry completely, about 30 minutes.
Create the Pumpkin Stem
- Help your child cut out a small rectangle from the brown construction paper, approximately 2 inches by 1 inch.
Cut Leaves
- Cut out leaf shapes from the green construction paper.
Assemble the Pumpkin
- Once the plates are dry, flip one plate over (the one without the orange color). Glue the brown rectangle to the top to represent the pumpkin’s stem.
Add Features
- Use the black marker to draw eyes, a nose, and a mouth on the front of the orange plate. Optionally glue on googly eyes.
Finish Up
- Glue the decorated orange plate on top of the other plate and attach the green leaves to the stem area.
Display
- Your pumpkin craft is now complete! Hang it up or place it on a table as part of your Halloween décor.
Notes
Ensure proper supervision when using scissors and glue. Store pumpkins flat to maintain their shape, and they can be reused annually.