3D Paper Pumpkin

 

Paper pumpkins take on three dimensions with these Halloween pumpkin ideas.

Mrs. jackson takes strips of orange paper and turns them into circles to make a round pumpkin.  She then adds eyes and mouths with black cutout shapes.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mrsjacksonsclasswebsiteblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-arts-and-crafts.html

First palette makes a pumpkin paper fan using a green pipe cleaner for the stem.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Special_Occassions/Halloween/threedpaperpumpkin/threedpaperpumpkin.html

One good thing by jillee shows the same same craft using different color paper and bows on the stems.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2011/09/paper-pumpkins-quick-and-easy-autumn.html 

Craftsaholic anonymous uses patterned orange craft paper for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/thanksgiving-day-centerpiece-idea

Whipperberry twists scrapbook paper and gives her pumpkins a more rustic effect.

Get the instructions here:
http://whipperberry.com/2010/10/tutorial-paper-pumpkins.html

Jellyfishjelly makes a really full bright orange vesion.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jellyfishjelly.com/?p=3685 

Crafts by amanda uses thick scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/09/3d-paper-pumpkin.html 

Scrapbooks etc uses ribbons and buttons to embellish the stems.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/blogs/iscrapuscrap/2011/08/17/paper-pumpkins/ 

Art projects for kids makes a more kid friendly version.

Get the instructions here:
http://artprojectsforkids.org/make-a-paper-pumpkin/ 

Simple as that blog uses scrapbooking paper and attaches it to twine so it can twirl in the breeze.

Get the instructions here:
http://simpleasthatblog.com/2011/09/friday-craft-day-pumpkin-whirligigs.html

Pebble Pumpkins

Disney's family fun has a cute way to take rocks and turn them into pumpkins using orange paint, a black marker, a stick and some glue.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/stone-faced-pumpkins-669243/

 

The little legers has a similar version without the stick stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://leisurelanelegers.blogspot.com/2008/09/pumpkin-rocks.html

Plastic Bottle Pumpkins

Motherhood on a dime has a really easy craft for younger kids to make pumpkins.  Simply have them tear up orange paper and place into a clear plastic bottle.  Then glue on paper eyes and a mouth.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.motherhoodonadime.com/kids/water-bottle-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern/

 My sisters suitcase blog uses Orange Crush and draws on the pumpkin face using a black marker.  She completes the look adding green pompoms to represent the stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2012/09/halloween-party-favors-with-dry-erase.html

Drip Paint Pumpkins

Drip paint adds a cool effect to a pumpkin with this easy Halloween craft from plaid online.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.plaidonline.com/color-drip-pumpkin-with-folkart-acrylics/5085/project.htm

The imagination tree has a unique way to decorate pumpkins by letting paint drip down them from the top to create a pretty effect.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2011/10/pumpkin-drip-art-paintings.html

Art projects for kids labels hers a Jackson Pollack pumpkin.

Get the instructions here:
http://artprojectsforkids.org/a-jackson-pollack-pumpkin/