Decorate Paper Craft Pumpkins with Kids for Fall

Turn plain paper pumpkins into sparkling fall decor with this easy tissue-paper craft the whole family can enjoy.

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This kid-friendly project uses paper mache pumpkins, tissue paper squares, and Mod Podge to create colorful, glittery decorations. After painting a white base, kids cover the stem in green tissue and the body in orange, then seal with sparkle Mod Podge. Finish with a ribbon tied around the stem for a festive touch.

You'll need

Paper craft or paper mache pumpkins

White craft paint

Tissue paper – orange and green for the stem

Mod Podge – any formula

Mod Podge Sparkle

Ric rac trim (or yarn, ribbon, etc)

Scissors

Paintbrushes

Directions

Begin by giving each paper pumpkin a base coat of white acrylic craft paint. Wait for the paint to dry fully before moving on.

While the paint dries, have the kids cut orange and green tissue paper into small squares and separate them by color.

For the stem, brush a layer of Mod Podge onto the surface, then press a green tissue square over it and smooth it down.

Continue adding green squares around the stem, smoothing each with the brush, until the entire stem is covered. Let it dry.

Work on the pumpkin body by applying Mod Podge to a small area, placing an orange tissue square, and brushing over it to flatten. Repeat section by section until the whole pumpkin is covered, then let dry.

Once dry, apply a coat of Mod Podge Sparkle all over the pumpkin. Let it dry, then add another coat if you want more glitter.

To finish, cut a piece of ric rac trim, yarn, or ribbon and tie it around the pumpkin stem.