Pumpkin Art for Kids
Hey there friends! Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time for lots of cozy, fun and easy fall art projects and crafts. With pumpkins popping up everywhere, I thought some Pumpkin Art for Kids would be a perfect fall art project that the little ones will love to create. These pumpkin paintings are super simple to make, but oh-so-sweet: just paint your child’s fist, press it onto cardstock, add some cute details, and you have an adorable little pumpkin art project!
This kids art project is such a creative way to capture the fun of the fall season while letting the kids get a little messy with some hands-on crafting. And we all know how much kids love ‘messy’!
It’s one of those projects that brings out all the fall inspired fun without needing a ton of supplies or prep —perfect for busy moms! Win Win! If you’re anything like me, you love a quick and easy craft that kids will love, that keeps them entertained, and as a bonus, gives you a little keepsake to cherish. It’s a great go-to fall activity when you want something festive but easy to put together.
If you’re a fan of keepsake artwork, this project is one you’ll definitely want to hold onto—it’s such a sweet way to remember those tiny hands! This fall art looks adorable left right on the cardstock, but if you want to get a little extra crafty, you can cut out the pumpkins like I did, pop a magnet on the back, and display on them proudly on the fridge for the fall season.
So if you’re ready for some messy hands, and big smiles, gather up your little artists, grab some paint, and let’s dive into this fun and simple Pumpkin Art for Kids!
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Pumpkin Art for Kids
What You’ll Need
- white cardstock
- orange craft paint
- paint brush
- googly eyes
- fine sharpie marker
- green and brown paper
- pencil
- scissors
- glue
What To Do
Step 1
Paint your child’s fist with orange craft paint and press it onto white cardstock. I was able to fit 3 pumpkins on one page. Set aside to dry
Step 2
With the brown craft or construction paper, draw a simple pumpkin stem and cut it out
Step 3
With the green craft paper cut thin strips approximately ¼” wide by 6″ long.
Step 4
Once your painted pumpkin has dried, draw a simple outline around the fist print to create a pumpkin shape, then cut it out. Or, if you prefer, leave the artwork as is for an adorable little painting—it’s charming either way!
Step 5
Glue the pumpkin stem to the top of the pumpkin
Step 6
With a pencil, roll the green strip of paper around the pencil to make a curl, then glue it beside the pumpkin stem for a cute detail.
Step 7
Glue on some large googly eyes, and draw a cute smile with a fine tip marker to make your pumpkins come to life.
Aren’t these painted pumpkins just the cutest? I’d love to hear if you give this pumpkin art project a try! Feel free to share your creations—I can’t wait to see them! Be sure to post a photo under one of my Pinterest Pins so we can celebrate your creativity together!
Until next time
