Tissue Paper Paper Mache Pumpkins
Looking for a quick and easy way to decorate pumpkins this fall? Look no further! This easy craft is messy but not nearly as messy as carving pumpkins!
Supplies:
- Tissue paper—we used white with silver polka dots.
- Scissors
- Glue
- Plastic cup
- Paintbrush
- Water
- Pumpkin
- Old newspaper to put down on table
Directions:
- Cut squares of tissue paper.
- Make a mixture of about half glue and half water in a cup using the paintbrush.
- Paint glue/water mixture onto the pumpkin, placing tissue squares as you go. Paint over the tissue paper squares to help the tissue paper stick and lie down.
- Allow to air dry and repeat sections as needed.
- Paint glue mixture over the whole pumpkin to help keep the pumpkin fresh and last longer!
Bonus Craft: Pumpkin Play Dough
Supplies:
- One can pumpkin purée
- Cornstarch (just less than 2 cups)
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Water if needed
Directions:
- Put pumpkin purée into the bowl.
- Slowly add in cornstarch, mixing as you go. We used just less than 2 cups of cornstarch.
- Add in tiny drops of water if needed if the play dough is too dry.
- Keep mixing until you get the right consistency.
- Store in the fridge!
Janelle Cumro-Sultzer lives in Overland Park with her husband, two children and two dogs. Janelle is a former health care executive director and is a mediator in Kansas, helping families in conflict. Janelle loves to focus on learning through play and getting messy with crafts.