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Halloween Pumpkin People

Create adorable pumpkin characters that serve as delightful decorations, perfect for celebrating the Halloween season with family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Craft
Cuisine: Seasonal
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Materials
  • 1 each Pumpkin Template Printable template for basic outline.
  • 2 each Orange and Green Crayons or Markers For coloring pumpkins.
  • 1 sheet Green Construction Paper Used for arms and legs.
  • 1 sheet Black Construction Paper For facial features.
Tools
  • 1 each Scissors Use child-safe scissors if kids are involved.
  • 1 each Glue Essential for attaching various elements.

Method
 

Crafting Steps
  1. Print the Pumpkin Person Template.
  2. Color or paint the pumpkins using orange and green crayons or markers.
  3. Carefully cut out the pumpkin shapes with scissors.
  4. Cut out facial features from black construction paper.
  5. Glue the facial features onto the larger pumpkin shape.
  6. Cut green construction paper into strips for arms and legs.
  7. Fold the green strips accordion-style for movement.
  8. Glue the strips onto the pumpkin character for arms and legs.
  9. Attach smaller pumpkin cutouts for hands and feet if desired.
  10. Display your completed pumpkin person around your home.

Notes

Get creative by trying different colors, sizes, and materials for your pumpkin people. Supervise children during the crafting process.