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A 20–45 minutes craft for ages 3–7, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Construction Paper, and Crayons.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Make 3D Pumpkin

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    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Create your first pumpkin slice

    Each pumpkin “slice” is made from folded construction paper, just like a paper heart. To make your first slice, fold your paper in quarters. Draw the upper part of a heart (see photo) lightly in pencil. For best results use the bottom edge of the paper as the bottom of your pumpkin slice — this will keep your whole pumpkin nice and flat.

    Step 2: Use your first slice as a template for the rest

    After you've cut your first pumpkin slice, trace it and cut out 11 more. Because we folded our paper into fourths, you should be able to get 2 slices per sheet.

    Step 3: Glue your slices together

    Use a glue stick to glue your slices into a stack. Try to keep the bottoms even so your pumpkin will sit nicely.

    Step 4: Glue top and bottom together

    Once you have a nice neat stack, glue the top and bottom together to form a circle.

    Step 5: (Optional) Color the edges

    We wanted to make our pumpkin really pop, so we colored the edges with a dark orange crayon. You could also use marker, or glam it up with some glitter!

    Step 6: Add the stem

    To make the stem, wrap your green pipe cleaner (aka chenille stem) around a pencil several times to make it curly. Slide the curly stem off the pencil, then place it inside the pumpkin. Voila! You're ready for fall.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Crayons
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    • A cartoon of Pipe Cleaners
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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