Olaf Pumpkin Idea for Halloween

Transform five pumpkins into a whimsical Olaf decoration with this easy DIY Halloween idea.

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This project uses five pumpkins of various sizes, white spray paint, and snowman accessories to create a friendly Olaf. The pumpkins are stacked and painted white, then decorated with a carrot nose, stick arms, and black buttons. Finally, add a Halloween costume and treat bag for a festive touch.

You'll need

Five Pumpkins – Various Sizes

white paint – to be safe get two cans of spray paint. I like to use Rustoleum paint and primer

Snowman buttons – I used an outdoor snowman kit the kids had

Carrot Nose – I used a carrot nose from a snowman kit

Wooden Dowels – This is to attach the pumpkins

Sticks for Olaf’s arms

Decorations : Halloween mask and bag

Optional : white foam paper for the tooth

Directions

Lay down a tarp or similar protective cover to place the pumpkins on while you paint them.

Wash each pumpkin thoroughly and pat them dry.

Remove the stems from all pumpkins using a sharp knife.

Apply an even coat of white spray paint to all pumpkins and allow them to dry completely. (Rustoleum paint and primer works well; consider buying two cans.)

Stack the pumpkins using wooden dowels for stability: place the largest pumpkin at the bottom, the flat Cinderella pumpkin in the middle, and the oval pumpkin on top for the head.

With black paint, paint a U-shaped mouth on the top pumpkin.

Create a large tooth for Olaf using white puffy paint or white foam paper, and attach it above the mouth.

Poke holes in the sides of the middle (Cinderella) pumpkin with a sharp tool, then insert tree branches to form Olaf’s arms. Also add smaller branches on top of the head for his hair.

Attach black buttons (like from a snowman kit) down the front of the middle pumpkin, and place a carrot nose on the face.

Set the two smallest pumpkins on their sides at the base to serve as Olaf’s feet.

Complete the look by dressing Olaf in a Halloween costume (like a mask) and giving him a treat bag.