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Paper CraftsNo. 6447 · The 2026 edition

Simple Paper Pumpkin Craft Tutorial - Easy Halloween Decorations

Turn simple paper into a cute Halloween decoration with this easy pumpkin craft!

Easy Easy budget Ages 5+

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This quick project uses orange and green construction paper, scissors, a glue stick, and a black marker. In just a few steps, you'll cut, fold, and assemble a charming paper pumpkin perfect for decorating your home.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Take a piece of orange construction paper and trim it into a perfect square.
  2. Fold that square in half from one corner to the opposite corner, forming a triangle.
  3. With scissors, cut the triangle so the folded edge becomes a smooth, rounded curve, resembling a pumpkin's body.
  4. From the green construction paper, snip a small rectangular piece to serve as the pumpkin's stem.
  5. Apply glue with the glue stick to the stem piece and attach it to the top of the pumpkin shape.
  6. Finally, use a black marker to draw a spooky or silly face onto the front of your paper pumpkin.

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