Is there anything that strikes fear into the heart of a parent MORE than a Child with a Carving Knife? I don’t know about you, but watching my little ones tackle a slippery pumpkin with a sharp knife just makes me cringe. But…. Kids want to decorate Pumpkins… what to do? Well, why not try one of these No Carving Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Kids can DO ALONE!
You read that right… a pumpkin activity that requires no adult supervision …. or quick run to the emergency room. Best of all, the pumpkin will last a lot longer (which means you can start decorating WEEKS before Halloween when those pumpkins first hit the stores…. and they won’t be all mushy 5 minutes after trick or treats ends.)
These no carving pumpkin decorating ideas kids can create work well as a Halloween Party Activity, a Scout activity, a class project or even at home when you need to keep little hands busy! Use what you have, or use a kit… all you really NEED is a pumpkin, a kid, and some imagination.
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No Carving Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Kids Can Do
Artsy Craftsy Pumpkin Decorating
This is your chance to use up a lot of those craft materials you have lying around….
You will need.. a small pumpkin for every child (and maybe a few extras… just in case)
Get out
Glue
Markers
Paints
and an assortment of-
Stickers
Glitter
Feathers
Buttons
Ribbon
Googly eyes
Rhinestones
Leaves
Packing peanuts (you knew they were good for something.
and/or whatever else you have lying around the craft box
Cover the floor or table with newspaper or one of those old plastic tablecloths. Write each child’s name on the bottom of the pumpkin (don’t want any mix-ups and tears)
Let the kids be creative. There are no rules…
You could even make it a contest… or a pumpkin fashion show!
No Carving Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Kids Can do With KITs
I get it, some of you don’t have loads of beads and bobbles lying around. Or maybe you and your kid like a cleaner look that comes with a pumpkin decorating kit. That’s ok too…. Luckily, there are lots of kits out there that require no carving, and minimal supervision.
The Push Faces remind me of a Mr. Potato Head….
Foam Pumpkin Decorations Craft Kit for Halloween and Party, 24 Sets in 2 Packs
Pumpkin Decorating Kit Halloween Craft Set Plastic No Carve Push In Faces Easy Jack O Lantern Fun Variety Assorted 4 PackPumpkin Decor Kit Push In No Carving for Fall Halloween Thanksgiving 2pk (Princess / Monster)Halloween Funny Face Pumpkin Decorating Premium Craft Kit Foam Stickers – 12 Pumpkins
