Kids CraftsNo. 2962 · The 2026 edition
Pin & Pound Pumpkins – Easy Halloween Craft
Turn a simple foam pumpkin into a spooky (or silly) decoration with just nails and buttons—no carving required!
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This easy Halloween craft lets kids hammer or push nails into a foam pumpkin to create faces and designs. Decorate with craft buttons or use bare nails for hair and other details. It’s a mess-free, kid-friendly activity that yields a unique and playful pumpkin.
You'll need
Directions
- Collect a foam pumpkin (available at Dollar Tree), some nails, craft buttons, and a hammer.
- If helping a child, hold a button in place for them while they start the first nail; older kids can manage on their own.
- Insert a nail through a buttonhole and press it just enough so it stands, then use the hammer to drive it in.
- The hammer works, but children may also simply push the nails into the foam using their fingers.
- Continue adding nails and buttons to create faces or patterns—for example, nails without buttons can serve as hair, or fill every hole with a button.
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