Painted PumpkinsNo. 7564 · The 2026 edition
woodland creatures pumpkins
Transform plain pumpkins into adorable woodland creatures with just paint, felt, and a bit of glue.
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This project turns pumpkins into charming woodland animals like foxes and raccoons. After cleaning and sketching, you carve the face, paint a base color, and add fur or felt ears and tails. Finally, paint on the eyes, nose, and whiskers for a complete look.
You'll need
Directions
- Select pumpkins in various sizes and give them a thorough wash to remove any dirt.
- Use a pencil to lightly outline the face of the woodland creature you're making.
- With a carving knife, follow your pencil lines to cut out the facial features.
- Apply a base coat of acrylic paint—for example, orange for a fox or brown for a raccoon.
- Cut ear and tail shapes from fake fur or felt, then attach them using a hot glue gun.
- Paint on finishing touches such as eyes, a nose, and whiskers to bring your creature to life.
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