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Paper Mache Pumpkins

By Stacy 22 Comments

We made these a while back for family night. The kids loved it! It was messy and sticky, which was probably why it was a big hit with them. I chose to use orange paper because after all the mess of making them I really didn’t want to break out the paint. We blew up some balloons and covered them in the paper that had been dipped in watered down Elmer’s glue. The hardest part was waiting for them to dry! I ( uh, I mean my kids. . . ) don’t have a whole lot of patience. Some green paper leaves and pipe cleaner curly things finished them off. Every time my boys walk by them they comment on how fun it was.

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  1. Lyndee says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    I like this one—fun project to do with my kids with stuff I already have. Thanks!

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  2. Sarah@AlpinePoppy says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:11 am

    So much fun! What a great project for the whole family!

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  3. MacKenzie says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:09 am

    What a great project for family night! Love it.

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  4. Bella says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Totally fun, my kids played around with paper mache this weekend. I didn't help, and don't recall actually seeing anything come of their experiment, but they had fun. Gotta try this, it's easy, and looks great. Thanks for linking up to **AMAZE me AUGUST**, I really appreciate it, Bella :)

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  5. Crafty Craftee Craft:>D WAHM says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    This is another great paper mache pumpkin pattern and looks like it can easily be made into a pinata as well! Thanks! I shared this craft on my blog along with credit and link to you.

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  6. Lucy Designs says

    October 7, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    I love these! I love paper mache projects…awesome…visiting from Bella before & after

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  7. Kathleen says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    This is such fun. My daughter and I made papier mache pumpkins and bats last year, and invited a friend over to do it this year. Phooey on Wii…let's get messy and have some fun the old-fashioned way! Love your pipe cleaner stems. Thanks for sharing. Glad to have found you on the Thursday follow!

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  8. Moogie says

    October 7, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    I'm your newest follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/

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  9. Krista says

    October 8, 2010 at 2:27 am

    These are too cute! What a great kid craft too. I'd love for you to come link up to my Halloween party this weekend.

    Krista
    whilehewasnapping.blogspot.com

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  10. malia says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:18 am

    cute idea! i'm your newest follower and would love for you to link up over at the linky party i co-host on thursdays "a carfty soiree" at http://www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  11. malia says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:18 am

    oops i spelled crafty wrong lol

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  12. Lori@Paisley Passions says

    October 9, 2010 at 1:06 am

    Super dee duper cute!!! Thanks for linking up to Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions :)

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  13. Hanna says

    October 9, 2010 at 1:40 am

    Hi there! I'm your newest follower. I found you on the Friday link up. Lovely blog:) You can find me at http://www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com

    LOVE the pumpkins

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  14. Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy says

    October 9, 2010 at 8:52 am

    cute! I bet the kids had a great time making these! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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  15. Chris says

    October 11, 2010 at 3:31 am

    What a fun and easy project. Those are the best!

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  16. Abby says

    October 20, 2010 at 12:33 am

    These bring back so many memories from school. I forgot all about these. I will have to do these with my kindergarten class to finish up our pumpkin unit.

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  17. Stacy Evans says

    October 21, 2010 at 4:34 am

    Those are just awesome! I can't wait to do this with my daughter in a couple years.

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  18. Tutus and Tantrums says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    These are super cute! Great job…my kids love paper mache too.

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  19. Bella says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:12 am

    Hey girl, just wrapping up all my halloween posts, and party, so I am linking up all halloween projects, from **Amaze me AUgust** also on **6 weeks 2 Spook** I want all them in one place for next year, lol.

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  20. Karem says

    October 16, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    My daugther 1st grade class just send pumkings like this home to be decorted and I found your blog on google!!! I love the leaves and the stems :)
    Very cute, thank you for the idea!!!!

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  21. Debra says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I will LOVE getting my granddaughter & grandson involved making these! Thank You so much for sharing! Especially on bad rainy or snowy days!

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