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A 10–20 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Pencils, and Construction Paper.

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    Make Washi Tape Pumpkin

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

    Step 1: Create Your Pumpkin Patch

    Choose a color of construction paper for your background. A black background is used here. Then, take a separate piece of construction paper and tear a strip about 1 1/2" wide, unevenly. Glue it to the bottom of the page using your glue stick. This is the base of your pumpkin patch.

    Step 2: Make a Pumpkin Shape from Washi Tape

    Choose some washi tape to use to create your pumpkin. You can use whatever colors you like. Orange patterns are used here for the pumpkin. Tear pieces of washi tape about 5 inches long and criss cross them in the center of your page, sitting in the pumpkin patch. Keep adding pieces of washi tape in criss cross patterns until you have a circle that is filled in. If you choose, start this step by drawing a circle in pencil. Then fill in that circle with your washi tape. This is especially helpful for young kids. You can tear the pieces of washi tape however you want rather than criss crossing with this approach.

    Step 3: Add the Stem

    Draw a small stem on a scrap of green paper and cut it out. Ask an adult for help if you need it. Then use your glue stick to add it to the top of your pumpkin.

    Step 4: Give Your Pumpkin a Face (Optional)

    To make the face of your jack-o-lantern, choose some scraps of paper and draw the eyes and mouth (and nose if you want). Ask an adult for help if you need it. The face can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. Cut out the parts and glue them in place using your glue stick. This is another great opportunity to practice more skills, like drawing and cutting out shapes. You can use googly eyes instead of cutting out paper eyes for a different look.

    Step 5: Decorate the Background (Optional)

    Grab your crayons or markers and add some details to your background. There are no rules here. Just use your creativity.
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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!

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