Halloween is near and we have a super easy paper strip pumpkin art idea to share with you! This one can be made as a fall craft or a Halloween one if you turn it into a Jack-o-Lantern.
It’s an easy art project that can be used to decorate your home or your classroom for the season.
*This post contains affiliate links*
This art project offers great scissor skill practice.
We just love how the colors make it pop. Your kids can use construction paper or recycled paper (magazines, commercials…)
How to Make the Paper Strip Pumpkin Art Idea
What you need:
- printable template (optional)
- pencil
- scissors
- glue
- construction paper in various colors or old newspaper and other recycled papers
Step by Step Tutorial
Cut out paper strips in various colors. If you are preparing this for larger groups, using a paper cutter saves a lot of time.
Prepare a sheet of paper. The paper doesn’t have to be white, it will be covered with paper strips. We do recommend using construction paper though for the craft to be a bit firmer (regular paper works out OK, but construction paper is better).
Apply glue on the paper, starting at one side. Stick the first paper strip on the paper.
Continue by gluing another paper strip next to it (you will get the best results if the paper is in different color).
Continue adding more and apply more glue as you go.
Continue adding paper strips until the whole cardstock is covered.
Print out a desired pumpkin outline template (or draw your own), have the kids cut it out, and trace it with a pencil on the color strips.
Cut out the pumpkin shape.
Prepare a light green rectangle for the stem.
Glue a dark green strip on one side.
Repeat on the other side for the pumpkin’s stem.
Round the corners of the stem.
And glue it to the back of your pumpkin.
Cut out two black triangles for the eyes and glue the first one on.
Spooky!
Add another triangle for a completed Jack-o’-lantern face.
Cut a semicircle from black paper, then create teeth shapes for the pumpkin’s mouth.
Almost done.
Glue it on!
All done!
Your vibrant paper strips pumpkin craft is ready to show off.
What a fun way to celebrate the season!
Get the Printable Pumpkin Outline Templates
The printable pumpkin outline templates are available to members of the Easy Peasy and Fun membership.
To access the template, log in to your account or become a member.
Already a member? Log in here.
Want instant access to all of our printable crafts, activities, and resources?
With thousands of crafts, activities, worksheets, coloring pages, and drawing tutorials to print, you will always have just the resource you need at your disposal. Perfect for parents and teachers alike!
