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Brighten up your fall decorating with this easy 3D paper pumpkin craft! Use our printable template to create a festive pumpkin that’s fun, quick, and perfect for kids or adults.
Looking for a cozy fall craft that’s simple, mess-free, and beautiful? These 3D paper pumpkins are a perfect way to celebrate the season without carving or painting. Using our printable template, you can cut, fold, and glue your way to a festive decoration in minutes. Whether you’re sprucing up your holiday table, adding autumn vibes to your mantel, or crafting with kids on a rainy afternoon, this easy project is sure to bring warmth and color to your home.
Paper Pumpkin Craft – Materials:
- Orange, Green and Brown cardstock or construction paper
- Pencil
- Glue
- Our printable template (this is on my Etsy, thank you for your support!)
Get the printable pumpkin template
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INSTRUCTIONS:
**Watch the video in this post
1. Print and Cut the Template
2. Cut the pumpkin papers. Fold a 10.3 x 14.2 cm piece of orange paper in half. Use the pumpkin template to cut out 15 pumpkin papers (you can make less but note your pumpkin won’t be as full).
3. Cut the stem. Use brown paper and cut out a stem with the stem template.
4. Make the pumpkin. Gather your folded pumpkin papers and add glue to the spine. Glue the stem then unfold the pumpkin papers and join the two ends making one whole pumpkin.
5. Cut the leaf. Use the leaf template to cut a green leaf. Glue to the stem. Optional: twirl a piece of skinny green paper around a pencil and glue to the leaf.
Get the printable pumpkin template
Get the printable pumpkin template
Final thoughts
Paper pumpkins are a timeless and simple fall craft. They’re easy to make and are endlessly customizable — change the paper colors, add sparkles or patterned paper, or make them in different sizes for a charming display. Plus, this craft is kid-friendly, making it a great weekend activity that doubles as home décor. Download the printable, grab your scissors and glue, and enjoy a relaxing, creative moment this season!
Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.