The story behind it
By TurkeyMom · October 2012
Ages3+
Prep—
Activity—
Leveleasy
MessMedium
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Paint a simple face on a pumpkin for each member of the family, then line them up at your front entry as an easy, adorable Halloween outdoor decoration.
⚠️ Safety first
- Supervise painting and use kid-safe, non-toxic paint.
- Paint can stain clothes and surfaces. Use smocks and cover the work area.
- Whole pumpkins can be heavy. An adult should carry and place the larger ones.
Before the kids arrive
- Pick out one pumpkin for each family member.
Steps
Choose a pumpkin for each person in the family.
Paint two white circles on each pumpkin for eyes.
Once the white is dry, add black pupils and eyebrows.
Paint on a nose and a smiling mouth.
Add extras like hair or a beard so each pumpkin looks like its family member.
Let the pumpkins dry completely.
Line up your family pumpkins at the entry to your home.
Tips
- We decided to change things a bit this year and decorated our entry with our special Family Pumpkins. As always, simple yet so adorable (if I may say so myself!).from the author
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