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Simple Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids

Lorna Doone Brewer — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:14:59 +0000

Construction paper and pipe cleaners are about all you need for this paper pumpkin craft.

We’ve really gotten into decorating for both Halloween and autumn around here. The dining room as a definite silly/spooky Halloween vibe, while the living room has more of a sophisticated “harvest” theme. Just because it’s more grown up doesn’t mean there aren’t any kid crafts in there, with these simple pumpkins being a great example.

What you need to make paper strip pumpkins:

Orange construction paper
Scrap of green construction paper
Green pipe cleaner
Scissors
Tape
Stapler

Most of these craft supplies are right on hand!

Cut your paper lengthwise into strips. The width is up to you. We did 11 strips for our each pumpkin.

Fan the strips out and staple them at the gathering point. Then tape the two fans together.

Cut out a leaf and hole punch it at the bottom.

Hole punch each strip on the non-attached end. Bring them all together at the top and feed a green pipe cleaner through them and the leaf before twisting it to hold everything in place. Curl the pipe cleaner around your finger or a pen to look like pumpkin vines.

Use your paper pumpkins to add color and fun to your Halloween or harvest decorations.

You may notice a couple of our other autumn crafts in this picture, like the autumn leaf garland and paper bag pumpkin!

Printable Thanksgiving Masks

Wendy Piersall — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:51:39 +0000

Last November, I launched Animal Jr. right before Thanksgiving with a few printable masks and turkey coloring pages. Little did I realize that not even one year later it would be such a huge network of sites for children, and that I would be able to make a living doing crafts and coloring with my kids. I don’t need Thanksgiving to be grateful this year – every day is play day in our family and my life is about as close to perfect as you can get.

So I got a little nostalgic making these Thanksgiving masks today – sometimes that dang universe sure leads us to exactly where we need to be, don’t you think?

Paper Masks for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey Mask	Thanksgiving Mask - Native American
Thanksgiving Mask - Pilgrim Woman	Thanksgiving Mask - Pilgrim Man

I sure have a lot more Thanksgiving content this year compared to last year, so check out the Thanksgiving activities from all Woo! Jr. Network sites!

Paper Bag Turkey Crafts

Wendy Piersall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:18:23 +0000

I’m on a roll this week with Thanksgiving crafts! Here’s a new roundup of links to turkey paper bag crafts – I have to say I think my favorite is the turkey luminaries! How pretty!!!


Thanksgiving Turkey Luminary	Cute Paper Bag Turkeys	Brown Bag Thanksgiving Turkey Craft	Turkey Hat Craft

Turkey Treat Bags	Turkey Puppet Craft	Turkey Paper Bag Puppet	Paper Bag Turkeys

For more Turkey Day fun, check out these Thanksgiving handprint crafts, more turkey crafts, and these printable turkey pinwheel crafts!

Thanksgiving Paper Crafts: Turkey Pinwheels

Wendy Piersall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:58:18 +0000

I’m so ready for the holiday season to be here this year! My work load is lighter than it has ever been, and that means = more time for crafting!! I have some really cool Thanksgiving crafts up my sleeve right now – I can wait to do them with my kids and get them posted.

This idea for Turkey pinwheels came to me yesterday when I was out in the car running errands. Is it just me, or do you also get your best ideas at the most inconvenient times, too? Like in the shower – or while I’m cleaning and covered in grime… seriously.

For more Thanksgiving printables, check out these Thanksgiving masks, printable Thanksgiving placecards, and these turkey coloring pages!

Thanksgiving Pinwheel Paper Craft

Thanksgiving Paper Craft Pinwheels

Assembly instructions are on page 1 – they spin better if you can use heavier paper, btw!

Turkey Tail Feather Pinwheel	Turkey Tail Feather Pinwheel for Coloring
Turkey Pinwheel Center	Turkey Pinwheel Center for Coloring

Be sure to check out all of the Thanksgiving activities from the Woo! Jr. Network!