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This adorable Halloween themed paper craft is perfect for kids or adults! The end result is a fun Jack ‘O Lantern accordion pumpkin that is sure to brighten any space. Find the tutorial below!
Halloween Paper Crafts
Paper crafts are a great activity to enjoy with kids and adults. These crafts can be transformed into so many different decorations and other items.
I love how the accordion pumpkin craft turned out! You can certainly feel free to swap out different paper colors for the ones shown in our example if you want. Use your own creative license to create the look you like!
Make sure you take a look at the rest of our Halloween content while you’re here! Lots of ideas for easy recipes and cute decor.
Accordion Pumpkin Craft Supply List
Round up the following supplies to make your pumpkins!
- Construction paper (black and orange)
- Scissor
- Glue
- Our printable template (optional – you can freehand your own if you’d like!)
Printable Jack ‘O Lantern Template
Get the template: Jack ‘O Lantern Template
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How to Make an Accordion Pumpkin Craft
1. Fold the orange piece of construction paper accordion style.
2. Fold the entire page in half lengthwise. Glue ends together to resemble a half-circle.
3. Repeat entire process with a 2nd piece of orange construction paper. Glue the paper halves together to form a complete circle shape.
4. Cut out the pumpkin face pieces from our template. Trace the templates on a piece of black construction paper and cut them out.
5. Glue the face on the orange pumpkin. Let dry.
That’s it!
Enjoy hanging up your pumpkins!
