25+ Paper Pumpkin Crafts
/Celebrate Fall with some easy paper pumpkin crafts. These simple paper crafts are perfect for both adults and kids of all ages. A quick Autumn craft that can double as decor for both Halloween and Thanksgiving.
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Easy Paper Pumpkin Crafts.
Fall is here and that means falling leaves, autumn walks and of course, pumpkin crafts galore! Paper pumpkins are one of my favourite things to make at this time of year. There's no messy carving and they can be made using a lot of the supplies you probably already have around the house.
One of my most popular crafts is this origami pumpkin tutorial. They require no special skills and are a lovely way to add a simple paper decoration to your Halloween decor.
As so many of you loved my origami paper pumpkins I decided to put together a whole collection of my favourite cute pumpkin crafts from around the web. There are pumpkins made from 1-inch strips of paper, pumpkins made using a free printable template, a tissue paper pumpkin craft and even some made using a toilet paper roll.
Nearly all of these pumpkins are quick, fun and easy to make. However, I have thrown in a couple that are a bit trickier for anyone who wants a challenge.
The ones using paper strips or the hole punch and glitter paper are easy enough to get the kids involved with. While the paper pumpkin lanterns are ideal for teenagers and adults.
Pumpkin Craft Ideas.
The best part about these paper pumpkins is that they only require a few materials to get started. Some simple paper strips, tissue paper or maybe even a printable pumpkin template and you're good to go.
Any of these pumpkins would make such a lovely handmade gift to give to someone this Fall. You can make them in as many different shapes and sizes as you like.
And don't think you have to go the traditional orange pumpkins route if you don't want to. Use pretty pastels for a not-so-spooky Halloween or some pretty pale golds and snowy whites for a sophisticated take on fall crafts. Pop on some googly eyes and you're bound to have a project that's a hit with the kids.
Use these cute pumpkin paper crafts as fall decorations all the way through to November. As an autumn display on an entry table in September, as a spooky decoration at Halloween and as a Thanksgiving table centrepiece in November.
Supplies:
Here are some of the basic craft supplies you'll need to make your own cute pumpkins.
Construction Paper (orange, green and brown are essential)
There are so many different ways you can make them depending on the type of paper or colour of the card you use. I've got a soft spot for the pretty pastel non spooky Halloween).
Lightweight Card Stock (orange, green, Halloween pack).
Pipe Cleaners, Green Construction Paper or Cinnamon Sticks (for the pumpkin stem).
Tea Lights (battery operated)
From easy paper pumpkins using simple paper strips to 3D honeycomb paper pumpkins and printable template lanterns, there is a fun fall craft here for everyone. Pick your favourite below, grab some orange paper strips and maybe a green pipe cleaner or two and start crafting.
DIY Paper Strip Pumpkins
Find easy to follow instructions for making adorable paper pumpkins from strips of card stock or construction paper. This is a fun, quick Halloween craft for kids or adults that doubles as holiday decor.
Honeycomb Paper Pumpkins
Learn how to make gorgeous honeycomb paper pumpkins with the help of this step-by-step guide. A simple project that’s perfect for paper crafters.
Easy Origami Pumpkins
Autumn isn’t Autumn without a pumpkin or two. Learn how to make easy Halloween origami pumpkins with this step by step tutorial.
3D Paper Pumpkins
Grab the free template and make some non traditional Fall pumpkins. A little splash of pink, blue, and even purple.
3D Paper Pumpkins
A cute paper pumpkin craft, then this 3D paper pumpkin is for you. These little pumpkins are so much fun to make and are a great craft to spruce up your Fall decor.
Beautiful Paper Pumpkin Lantern
These are not your normal paper lanterns, instead these are amazing lanterns, shaped like pumpkins, to add touches of fall to your home.
3D Paper Pumpkins
Decorate your home or classroom for fall or Halloween with this easy three-dimensional paper pumpkin project.
DIY Paper Pumpkin Template
String them together to make a 3D garland, make a whole bunch in varying sizes for the center of your table or make just one or two for the windowsill.
Modern Pumpkin Printable
These would be pretty adorable on a buffet table, or even strung onto garlands. If you’re having a more formal fall gathering, these could also work really well as place card holders or place cards themselves.
Honeycomb Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Even though these simple pumpkin aren’t quite spooky, they definitely are festive! Use them for Thanksgiving as well as Halloween.
3D Fall Paper Pumpkins
These 3D paper pumpkins are PERFECT for decorating your home for Fall. Best of all, they are super simple to make and can be done in a range of sizes and colours for a wonderful Autumn collection!
Easy Tissue Paper Pumpkin
Wrap up your favourite Halloween treats, and then open up the pumpkins like presents to get to the candy inside. Wouldn’t these make adorable favours at a Halloween party?
3D Paper Pumpkin Lanterns
Add a little rustic charm to your home this fall with these 3D paper pumpkin lanterns.
3D Paper Pumpkin Decor
These 3D paper pumpkins are perfect for both Halloween and fall decorating! Make them using your Cricut and this free pumpkin SVG file!
Easy DIY Paper Pumpkins
This is such an awesome craft for any fall decor (would be so cute in a cluster for a Thanksgiving centerpiece!) Plus they only take a few minutes- so why not?
3D Paper Pumpkin Carving Kit
Make some fun 3D paper pumpkins that you can “carve” with your Cricut cutting machine! There are over 15 designs for you to carve into your paper pumpkin.
Paper Strip Pumpkins
Use several orange paper strips to make wonderful three-dimensional paper strip pumpkins.
Toilet Paper Pumpkin
Create a whole pumpkin patch of DIY Halloween decorations and give each toilet paper roll craft its own silly smile.
Book Page Pumpkin Tutorial
With an old book and a few basic craft supplies, you can make a beautiful pumpkin that can match any fall decor!
Paper Pumpkin Lanterns
Follow along and learn how to make these gorgeous paper pumpkins for your fall decor. Light them up with a battery operated tea light for a pretty white pumpkin.
Folded Paper Strip Pumpkin
Whether looking for mantel or tablescape decorations or just a whimsical adornment for a side table or windowsill, this simple to make paper pumpkin craft is a great addition to your fall decorating scheme.
Paper Rosette Pumpkins
These little pumpkins are so much fun to make. It’s a fun Fall craft you can do with your kids or a great adult craft to spruce up your mantel or table decor. You can try it with different colored papers in different patterns as well.
Paper Punch Pumpkin Gift Tags
Make these glittery mini pumpkins using a simple paper punch. A fun craft that can be used as gift tags and place settings.
Scrapbook Paper Pumpkins
This sweet little scrapbook paper pumpkin craft is perfect for autumn decor! Make one, make three, make a dozen; the more the merrier!
Paper Rosette Pumpkin
A cute pumpkin made with stacked layers of paper rosettes.
DIY Round Pumpkins
The three-dimensional round pumpkin is made from strips of paper that are glued to a cardboard tube. Use orange paper to create a pumpkin look or use different colors for whatever creative display you have in mind.
DIY Colour Blocked Honeycomb Pumpkins
All it takes to make these DIY color blocked honeycomb pumpkins is a pair of scissors and a hot glue gun and in no time you will be one step closer to a colourful Halloween party!
Frosted Paper Pumpkin Lanterns
Once you’ve crafted your paper pumpkin lanterns, you can use them to decorate your mantel for fall. Or they also look really pretty as table decor.
Rainbow Paper Pumpkin Tablescape
If you’re looking to colourize your Thanksgiving table for the upcoming festivities, this Rainbow Paper Pumpkin tablescape is just the ticket!
DIY Paper Pumpkin Craft With Cricut
This is a super cute, fun craft for the fall that is simple, basic, and even something that little kids can manage to do.
What did you think? Which easy pumpkin craft was your favourite?
I find it hard to say no to a fun paper craft so it's hard for me to choose (that's why there are so many of them 😉) but I'd love to have a go at one of these clever Cricut paper lanterns. They're just so pretty.
