Easy Pumpkin Crafts
This list of 25 easy pumpkin crafts is a great way to get tweens and teens excited about the season.
Nothing symbolizes fall more than a pumpkin. Whether you sit one on your porch or carve it into a jack-o’-lantern, it’s an essential part of autumn.
This year, instead of just carving a pumpkin like everyone else, step up your game with these cute pumpkin crafts.
When you’re finished, you can use the DIY pumpkins as fall decorations. They’re an fun way for tweens to decorate their rooms for the season.
We’ve put together some fun ideas that are sure to get your teenager excited about fall and eager to show off their new creations!
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Easy Pumpkin Crafts That Kids Will Love
Kids love this time of year, and what better way to celebrate the season than creating some cute fall crafts? This year, give your craft time a pumpkin theme.
Gather the family and make some of these creative and colorful projects together.
Below, you’ll find a list of pumpkin craft ideas that are cool enough for tweens and teens. Just choose one from the list below and get started creating some fun fall pieces.
Who are These Pumpkin Crafts Appropriate For?
While these pumpkin projects were chosen because they’re perfect for middle schoolers, many of them can be done by kids of all ages. It just depends on the difficulty of the individual project.
Most of the crafts on this list are easy to do, so the family can work on them together. Or let your older kids create some of these unique pumpkins on their own.
Can I Use Real Pumpkins for These Crafts?
Most of these crafts aren’t made with real pumpkins, however, you could substitute actual pumpkins in some of the projects.
If you choose to use real pumpkins in your craft, remember that they don’t last very long and will rot if left outdoors.
That’s why crafters use other materials when making these projects. It’s easier and they last longer.
Paint Your Own Pumpkin
3D Fall Pumpkin Craft KitsPumpkin Suncatchers OrnamentsPumpkin Button Frame Craft Kit
What materials Do I Need?
There are all sorts of creative materials you can use to decorate your pumpkins! While each craft has its own detailed supply list, you may want to check your craft closet for these items.
Check out the list of our favorite pumpkin crafts below.
What to Do With these DIY Pumpkins
Once you finish your pumpkin craft, there are many ways to show it off.
You could display it on your porch or in a window. Turn it into a centerpiece for the dining table or mantle.
Kids can put theirs in their room as a piece of seasonal flair. And if you’re hosting a fall or Halloween party, make some to use as decorations.
Just keep in mind the materials it’s made from. For example, you don’t want to put a 3D paper pumpkin outside where it could get ruined if it got wet.
If you have enough autumn décor, consider giving your handmade projects away. These fun pumpkin crafts make excellent gifts if you have friends or family members who would appreciate a homemade gift.
Additional Fall Ideas
Need more things to do with your kids this season? Check out these other fall activities.
- Fun Fall Activities
- Fall Games for Kids and Teens are Lots of Fun
- Fall Art Projects for Middle School
- Outdoor Fall Science Experiments for Kids
Creating crafts with pumpkins is the perfect way to get creative and bring some seasonal cheer into your home. Plus, they’re so much fun! So, grab your supplies and get started on one of these easy pumpkin crafts.
Before you know it, you’ll have some unique decorations to display for the fall season and fun memories of the time you spent together creating them.
DIY Pumpkin Crafts
These 25 easy-to-make pumpkin crafts are fun fall crafts for tweens and teens. They'll have no trouble finding the perfect craft, regardless of skill levels.
Once finished, they make excellent fall decorations.
With a handful of supplies, you can turn small embroidery hoops into an elegant fall decoration.
It's easy to make a festive pumpkin wreath out of clothespins. Tweens will have no trouble following the full tutorial to create their own.
Upcycle a ball of embroidery thread by turning it into a cute pumpkin.
The whole family will enjoy making these simple pumpkins out of scrap fabric. It's such a simple craft that your tween will want to create their own pumpkin patch.
Turn a ball of twine into a cute fall decoration.
Use a festive pumpkin as the base for a succulent plant.
Colorful paper strips are folded into loops that are used to create this cute little pumpkin shape. It's a simple paper craft that looks impressive when finished.
This is a wonderful way to add some farmhouse style decorations to your home this fall.
Looking for some frugal fun? Create a seasonal pumpkin out of a pool noodle and colorful yarn. These yarn pumpkins are simple and adorable.
In less than 15 minutes, teens can turn their old jeans into adorable pumpkins. They'll love filling their rooms with them to celebrate the season.
Older kids will have fun turning plastic pumpkins into trendy decorations.
For a farmhouse look this fall, make some pumpkins out of thick rope.
Make a shimmery pumpkin with this easy decoupage technique.
Make your own pumpkin rocks. When you finish these concrete pumpkins, you can add them to your garden for the season.
Use fall fabric scraps you have lying around to make some cute pumpkins.
Add some sparkle to your home this season by making these beautiful glitter pumpkins. It's a fun craft for kids.
Learn how to make pumpkins out of your favorite sweaters without any sewing involved.
With some paint, you can turn a basic craft pumpkin into this adorable candy apple.
Turn your old shirts and sweaters into fabric pumpkins that you can use to decorate this autumn. Because they're no-sew crafts, they're super easy to make.
This painted pumpkin craft is perfect for the whole family to do together.
This Dollar Store craft is perfect for the Disney fans in your family. See how easy it is to transform a plain pumpkin into a cute Minnie or Mickey Mouse.
In less than 10 minutes, tweens can turn a roll of toilet paper into a festive fall decoration. Such a simple pumpkin craft!
Tweens love glitter! So let them go crazy this fall by creating these sparkly glitter pumpkins. It's an easy craft.
Recycle some of your old canning jar lids by turning them into this unique pumpkin. It's a great idea for a seasonal table decoration.
Liven up a plain plastic pumpkin by wrapping it in a sweater.
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