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Paper CraftsNo. 7983 · The 2026 edition

Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft

Turn an ordinary paper plate into a cute pumpkin decoration with this simple craft.

Easy Easy free Ages 3-8

Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at gyctdesigns.com.

This easy Halloween craft uses just a few basic supplies. Paint a paper plate orange, add a pipe cleaner stem and a drawn face, then top it off with googly eyes for extra fun. Perfect for kids of all ages!

You'll need

Directions

  1. Apply orange paint to the paper plate and allow it to dry completely.
  2. Use scissors to create a tiny opening at the top of the plate, then thread a green pipe cleaner through to form the stem.
  3. Using a black marker, sketch a jack-o'-lantern face onto the painted plate.
  4. If you'd like, attach googly eyes with glue.

Open the original on gyctdesigns.com