Painted PumpkinsNo. 5361 · The 2026 edition
Cookie Monster Pumpkin
Turn a pumpkin into Cookie Monster with this fun craft that's perfect for Halloween treats!
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This Cookie Monster pumpkin craft turns a painted pumpkin into a cookie-loving character. With blue paint, Styrofoam eyes, and a pile of cookies spilling from its mouth, it's a whimsical Halloween decoration. The simple steps make it easy for kids and adults to create together.
You'll need
Directions
- Slice open your pumpkin from either the top or bottom, then scoop out all the seeds and stringy insides.
- Apply a full coat of cobalt blue paint to the pumpkin's exterior; a second coat will likely be needed for even coverage.
- After the paint is fully dry, carve out a large mouth shape in the pumpkin.
- Use a black Sharpie marker to color the pupils onto the Styrofoam balls, creating eyeballs.
- Attach the eyeballs to the pumpkin with hot glue, positioning one eye angling upward for a playful look.
- Slide a piece of cake cardboard under the pumpkin so it protrudes out from below.
- Stack cookies so they appear to spill out from the carved mouth opening.
