Greet trick-or-treaters with these creative DIY Halloween pumpkins.
Festive Pumpkin Creatures
Dane Tashima
Craft your own DIY disco-fever pumpkin creatures using metallic party streamers.
Don’t forget to add fake eyes, a nose, and a mouth to the little monsters.
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Place the pumpkins on your steps in a group to give tricker-or-treaters a spooky yet silly welcome this Halloween.
Pumpkin Owl
Brie Williams
Craft a friendly owl using pumpkins and seeds.
confirm to use foam pumpkins if you want yourDIY owlto last for years to come.
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Plaid Pumpkins
Create aclassic plaid designon your pumpkins using yarn.
Or, place fake spiders on the pumpkin to mimic the look of spiderwebs.
Dried Flower Pumpkins
Create stunningDIY Halloween pumpkinswithdried flowersfor sophisticatedhomemade fall decor.
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This craft is easy to match with your fall decor color schemejust look for dried flowers in similar shades.
Wrap faux (or real) pumpkins in yarn using various colors and wrapping arrangements.
Pumpkin Animals
Paul Brissman
Turn plain pumpkins into forest animals with craft paper and glue.
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Foxes, owls, deer, and bats are all great options.
Gather the kids and help them draw and cut out animal facial features from different colors of paper.
Then, glue the pieces onto the pumpkins, adding multiple paper layers to give the faces more dimension.
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All you need for these DIY Halloween pumpkins is acrylic paint in a few vibrant colors.
Gather sticks of all different sizes then arrange them in a pumpkin shape on canvas or wood backing.
Once you’ve planned the shape perfectly, hot-glue the sticks in place to complete thefall-themed wall art.
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Use any extra gathered sticks as kindling for a cozy fall fire after your crafting session.
Continue around the base or top of your pumpkin until you’ve reached your preferred look.
Hollow out a faux pumpkin, carving a hole in the top as you would for a jack-o'-lantern.
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Fill the cavity with hearty fall flowers likemums, or add fresh herbs likerosemaryfor an aromatic feature.
Pumpkins with Ribbon
DIY Halloween pumpkins can be as simple as gluing on ribbon.
Attach the ribbon with hot glue in an alternating pattern, starting at the stem.
Nail Polish Pumpkins
Put down the carving knife and decorate these DIY Halloween pumpkins with nail polish.
Theno-carve pumpkinsare crafted using water and fingernail paint for a mesmerizing marble effect.
Try making a batch ofpumpkins using glitter or metallic polishor both!
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Add a charming rustic touch by creating nametags with mini chalkboards hot-glued to wood dowel rods.
This adorable pumpkin gift makes a great Halloween party favor or token of appreciation.
Tie on our free printable tag with a sprig of seasonal greenery for a quick and easy pumpkin craft.
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Floral Pumpkin Centerpieces
This gorgeousfall centerpiece ideastarts with a plain white pumpkin.
Paper Pumpkins
This cheap Halloween craft is another project that’s excellent for kids.
Create sweet paper pumpkins in minutes using scrapbook paper cut into 1-inch paper strips.
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Fashion leaves from scrapbook paper for the top of each pumpkin, using patterned paper to create visual texture.
Kitschy Antiqued Pumpkins
Create kitschy DIYHalloween pumpkinsusing antique silverware for a rustic decor moment.
A craft heat tool instead of a hairdryer will accelerate the melting process.
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Pumpkin Pinatas
Anotherkids' Halloween partyactivity with a pumpkin theme is a DIY pinata.
Finish the pinata with a green crepe paper topper and a cardstock jack-o'-lantern face.
Don’t forget to tuck treats inside!
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Pour your punch into the hollowed pumpkin just before yourHalloween partyguests arrive!
Mood Ring Pumpkins
Combine art and science with these unique DIY Halloween pumpkins!
Hedgehog Pumpkins
Delight animal-loving kids with these no-carve DIY Halloween pumpkins that resemble hedgehogs.
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The adorable craft usescandy cornvery seasonally appropriateto mimic spikes and felt to fashion the hedgehog faces.
Spooky Pumpkin Terrariums
Cameron Sadeghpour
Think terrariums are just for summer?
Use a faux pumpkin to create a captivating fall centerpiece orhandmade Halloween decoration.
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Add decorative items like tiny pumpkins and tombstones to finish this adorably eerieDIY terrarium.
Cozy Sweater Pumpkins
Brie Goldman.
Set Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
Upcycle worn-out sweaters this fall by fashioning them into ultra-cozy DIY Halloween pumpkins.
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Pull the fabric taut under the pumpkin and glue it in place, cutting off any excess.
Wrap twine around the stem for a rustic finishing touch.
Use faux pumpkins if you want to keep your craft for more than one season.
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Paint your pumpkin a shade that contrasts with its natural orange appearance and let it dry.
Pumpkin Party Game
Reed Davis
Transform a plain orange tray into a simpleHalloween party game.
Use black washi tape to add a cheerful jack-o'-lantern face to the center of the platter.
Place the tray on the ground and toss bean bags onto it for a cornhole-esque game.
The person who gets the most bags on the tray wins!
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