Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft For Kids (Free PDF Template)

Looking for a fun and festive way to get your kids excited about fall? Try an art project that celebrates the season!

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Your little pumpkins will be excited to create this pumpkin paper plate craft.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out.

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First, encourage your child to paint the paper plate with 1-2 thin coats of orange paint.

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Trace the pumpkin shape on the paper plate and cut it out.

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Draw the vertical lines on the pumpkin with an orange marker.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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