This painting activity is a fun way for kids to explore pumpkins in the fall. A burlap pumpkin craft makes a great Halloween decoration at home or in the classroom.
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Kids will love making a burlap pumpkin as part of their fall theme activities. This activity is easy to set up with burlap and paint, and is suitable for kids of all ages.
Burlap is easy to paint in a creative art activity. And while kids have fun painting, their early developmental skills are being engaged.
- The texture and color of burlap provide awesome sensory play for kids.
- Painting activities support the use of fine motor skills – holding paint brushes; using large and small strokes to apply the paint.
Add this fun craft to your fall theme in preschool or kindergarten!
Related: Burlap crafts for the whole family
Burlap pumpkin craft
Burlap is very versatile for using in kids crafts. It is flexible and durable, with lots of options for creative crafting. It can be found in craft and hardware stores.
You can also purchase burlap online. (aff. link)
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Kids craft paint – orange, brown, black
Glue – white craft glue or glue gun
Instructions for painting on burlap
Cut out a pumpkin shape and a stem shape from burlap.
If preferred, cut out the pumpkin and stem in one piece of burlap.
Place the burlap on a piece of plain paper, cardboard, or newspaper.
Paint the pumpkin orange with kids craft paint.
As you paint, lift a corner of the burlap. Notice the design left by the paint as it seeps through the porous fabric.
You can use the pattern on the paper in another craft activity!
Paint eyes, nose and mouth on pumpkin with black paint.
Paint the stem with brown paint.
Glue the stem to the front of the pumpkin.
Glue a strip of burlap on the back of the pumpkin for a hanger.
- We used a glue gun but you can use white school glue if preferred.
Glue a leaf next to the stem at the front of the pumpkin.
- Use either a burlap leaf painted green, or an artificial leaf as shown here.
Place artificial leaves around your pumpkin to create a pumpkin patch.
Display your smiling pumpkin for everyone to enjoy!
