Looking for an easy popsicle stick pumpkin craft to make this fall? This cute popsicle stick pumpkin is made with orange and green craft sticks, scrapbook paper, and a few simple supplies.
Kids can make their own pumpkins out of popsicle sticks for a fun fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving activity. This simple pumpkin craft works well for crafting at home, classroom fall activities, or adding a handmade pumpkin to your fall decorations.
Why You’ll Love This Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft
This easy pumpkin craft with popsicle sticks doesn’t require a long list of supplies, and kids can customize their pumpkins in several different ways.
- Uses simple craft supplies
- Fun fall craft for kids
- Great for classroom or homeschool activities
- Works for fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving
- Easy to customize with different colors and decorations
- Finished popsicle stick pumpkins can be displayed as fall decorations
Supplies
To make your popsicle stick pumpkin, you’ll need:
- 3 orange popsicle sticks
- 1 green popsicle stick
- 1 green faux leaf
- Orange scrapbook paper
- Glue
- Scissors
Tip: If you don’t have colored popsicle sticks, use regular wooden craft sticks and paint them orange and green. Let the paint dry completely before putting the pumpkin together.
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Pumpkin
Step 1: Cut the Popsicle Sticks
Have an adult cut each of the orange popsicle sticks in half. Cutting craft sticks can be difficult for young kids.
Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Shape
Place one orange popsicle stick piece on a flat surface.
Glue one stick on each end at a slight angle. Glue another piece to the ends of the angled sticks, angling them slightly inward to create the rounded shape of the pumpkin.
Attach the remaining orange stick to the bottom to finish the pumpkin shape.
Allow the glue to dry enough to hold the popsicle sticks in place before continuing.
Step 3: Add the Orange Paper
Place the popsicle stick pumpkin on the back of the orange scrapbook paper and trace around the outside.
Cut out the pumpkin shape with scissors.
Glue the orange scrapbook paper to the back of the popsicle sticks. This fills in the center of your pumpkin while keeping the craft-stick frame visible.
Step 4: Make the Pumpkin Stem
Glue the green popsicle stick to the back of the pumpkin so that part of the stick extends above the top.
This will become the pumpkin’s stem.
Step 5: Add the Leaves
Cut the green faux leaf into three smaller pieces.
Glue the leaf pieces near the top of the pumpkin around the green stem.
Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your finished popsicle stick pumpkin craft.
Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft Ideas
Once you know how to make the basic pumpkin, there are plenty of ways to change it up.
Kids can make several popsicle stick pumpkins and decorate each one differently. Try using different shades of orange paper or painting the craft sticks in different fall colors.
You can also turn the pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern. Draw a face on the orange paper with a black marker or cut eyes, a nose, and a mouth from black construction paper.
For a traditional fall pumpkin, leave the face off and decorate the top with leaves, ribbon, or other fall craft supplies you already have.
Ways to Use Your Popsicle Stick Pumpkins
These little pumpkins make cute homemade fall decorations once the craft is complete.
Here are a few ideas:
- Add them to a fall bulletin board.
- Display them on the refrigerator.
- Use them to decorate a classroom door.
- Make several for a pumpkin-themed classroom display.
- Add magnets to the backs.
- Write children’s names on them for a personalized fall craft.
- Turn them into jack-o’-lantern decorations for Halloween.
You could also have each child make a different pumpkin and combine them to create a whole patch of popsicle stick pumpkins.
More Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Looking for more pumpkin fun this fall? Try these pumpkin crafts, printables, and activities for kids:
- Try this free printable pumpkin activity pack with tracing, a maze, dot-to-dot, cutting, a puzzle, and more.
- Browse these printable pumpkin activities for kids for even more fall learning and play ideas.
- Let kids get creative with this printable Design a Pumpkin activity.
- Grab the Halloween Q-Tip Painting templates, including a pumpkin painting page.
- Planning to decorate real pumpkins, too? Browse 100+ printable pumpkin stencils for carving or painting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Regular Popsicle Sticks?
Yes! If you don’t have orange and green popsicle sticks, you can use regular wooden craft sticks and paint them instead.
What Can I Use Instead of Scrapbook Paper?
Orange construction paper or cardstock can be used instead. You can also give kids white cardstock and let them color or paint it orange before assembling the craft.
Can I Make a Jack-o’-Lantern With Popsicle Sticks?
Yes. After assembling the pumpkin, add a jack-o’-lantern face to the orange paper. Kids can create their own faces to make each pumpkin different.
What Age Is This Pumpkin Craft Best For?
Preschool and elementary-age kids can enjoy this pumpkin craft, but younger children will need adult assistance with cutting the popsicle sticks and other materials.
Can I Make the Pumpkin Without Cutting the Popsicle Sticks?
You can experiment with full-size craft sticks to make a larger pumpkin. The finished shape will look different, but it’s an easy way to adapt the activity if you don’t want to cut the sticks.
