During autumn crafting sessions this year, switch up your child’s daily DIY routine by focusing on a particular supply or medium one at a time. Felt, fabric, etc. First up? Why not spend a few hours enjoying paper crafting the most well-known autumn icon – a pumpkin? This week’s roundup offers up ideas that are paper based. You could even make these at a pumpkin-themed party! Once you try a paper-only day, what will your child want to try next?
Easiest Paper Plate Pumpkin
The Simple Parent is spot on – this really is the easiest paper plate craft! Visit her post to see how your child can transform a plain plate into a new pumpkin pal.
It’s Time for Pumpkins
These pumpkins are extra silly! Check out Krokotak to see how you can turn a whole gang of goofy pumpkins into a spirited strand of fall garland.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Faces
Speaking of paper plates, take a cue from Craftulate and offer your child a DIY face-making session. Pieces of black foam against a bright orange plate are the perfect canvas for decorating.
Easy Tissue Paper Pumpkin Favors
Here’s a paper project with a treat inside. One Little Project at a Time created this “sweet” DIY that you and your child can make together for the autumn season.