1. Home
  2. /
  3. Projects /
  4. Kids Crafts /
  5. Craft Ideas
  6. / Kids 3D Paper Pumpkin
Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids 3d paper pumpkin

This project is intended for kids ages 3+. This 3-D paper pumpkin is easy to make and makes a great fall decoration.
Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download the template; then cut out the pumpkin and leaf shapes.

Step 2

Trace the pumpkin pattern five times onto orange construction paper and cut out each shape.

Step 3

Now, trace the leaf pattern onto green construction paper and cut out the shape.

Step 4

Draw details onto the pumpkins and leaf with markers.

Step 5

Fold each pumpkin in half, then glue four of them back to back to back using a glue stick.
TIP: Leave the last pumpkin detached until the last step.

Step 6

Take a small piece of brown construction paper and twist it into the shape of a stem. Glue it to the open side of the attached pumpkins, as shown.

Step 7

Cut a chenille pipe cleaner in half and wrap it around a pencil to make a coil. Slide it off and slightly stretch it out so it appears loose. Glue this next to the stem.

Step 8

Glue the fifth pumpkin to the folded, attached pumpkins.

Step 9

Glue the leaf next to the chenille pipe cleaner on the top of the pumpkin.

Step 10

Fan out the sides and set your pumpkin down on your working surface. If your pumpkin doesn't stand up on its own, close it back up and cut a straight edge along the bottom of the pumpkins.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
  • img
    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

    Item # 10040621 
    $3.79
  • img
    990613439
    You’ll Need: 1

    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10041116 
    $2.99
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
    +More Colors
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    You’ll Need: 1

    20 Colour Round Tip Washable Marker Set by Creatology®

    Item # 10633443 
    $5.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
  • img
    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $3.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download the template; then cut out the pumpkin and leaf shapes.

Step 2

Trace the pumpkin pattern five times onto orange construction paper and cut out each shape.

Step 3

Now, trace the leaf pattern onto green construction paper and cut out the shape.

Step 4

Draw details onto the pumpkins and leaf with markers.

Step 5

Fold each pumpkin in half, then glue four of them back to back to back using a glue stick.
TIP: Leave the last pumpkin detached until the last step.

Step 6

Take a small piece of brown construction paper and twist it into the shape of a stem. Glue it to the open side of the attached pumpkins, as shown.

Step 7

Cut a chenille pipe cleaner in half and wrap it around a pencil to make a coil. Slide it off and slightly stretch it out so it appears loose. Glue this next to the stem.

Step 8

Glue the fifth pumpkin to the folded, attached pumpkins.

Step 9

Glue the leaf next to the chenille pipe cleaner on the top of the pumpkin.

Step 10

Fan out the sides and set your pumpkin down on your working surface. If your pumpkin doesn't stand up on its own, close it back up and cut a straight edge along the bottom of the pumpkins.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

Project Reviews