Easy Halloween Pumpkin Craft Using Paper Plates
Looking for a simple yet spooky Halloween craft for kids? This “Easy Halloween Pumpkin Craft Using Paper Plates” is just perfect! It’s fun, quick, and requires only a few basic materials. Let’s get started!
Craft Essentials
- Paper plate
- Black and brown colored sheets
- Scissors
- Glue
- Orange paint or watercolor
- Paintbrush
How to Make an Easy Halloween Pumpkin Craft Using Paper Plates
Color the Paper Plate
Start by painting the paper plate with orange paint or watercolor. Allow it to dry completely before moving to the next step.
Create the Pumpkin’s Features
Take the black colored sheet and cut out shapes for the eyes and mouth of your Halloween pumpkin. You can be creative with any spooky design you prefer.
Make the Pumpkin Stem
Use the brown colored sheet to cut out a stem for your pumpkin. Refer to the image or use your imagination to create the stem shape.
Assemble Your Pumpkin
Glue the eyes and mouth onto the paper plate. Make sure they are firm.
Add the Stem
Finally, paste the stem onto the top of the paper plate from the back.
Your Halloween pumpkin craft is now complete and ready to display its spooky look!
Did You Know?
- Jack-o’-lanterns were originally made from turnips, beets, and potatoes in Ireland and Scotland. When Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, they started using pumpkins because they were easier to carve.
- Carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns was inspired by an old Irish legend about a man named “Stingy Jack,” who tricked the Devil and was doomed to wander the Earth with only a carved turnip to light his way.
We hope you and your little ones enjoy making this easy Halloween pumpkin craft. Don’t forget to share your finished creations with us in the comments below!