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These easy paper pumpkins create the perfect little space for hiding wrapped pumpkin candies or treats for gift giving. With minimal supplies and a pre-made template available for download, this easy pumpkin craft is perfect for kids and anyone else who loves pumpkins as much I do.

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These paper pumpkins can be made with any colored or patterned paper that makes you happy. I love traditional orange and green papers but I also love quirky patterns in non-traditional colors to make these fun pumpkins. Here’s how to do it:

Easy Paper Pumpkin Tutorial

paper pumpkin with a rolled stem made from a paper bag

Heavier card stock is best for this project to ensure your pumpkin holds its shape.

Gather these supplies:

12 X 12 Scrapbook papers
Scrapbook brads
Brown paper bag scraps
Wrapped candies (optional)

Tools:

Scissor (these kid scissors are great for tiny hands)
Pencil
Hot glue gun & glue
Easy Paper Pumpkins Template
Hole punch or other sharp, pointy object to create a hole. I love this set of We R Memory Keepers piercing tools for this, too.

Step 1: Print and cut out easy paper pumpkins template. Use the pencil to trace the template onto the reverse side of your patterned or colored paper.

Step 2: Cut out the traced pattern and punch a tiny hole in the tip of every petal.

Step 3: Hold the base of the scrapbook brad in one hand and the cut-out in the other hand. Place the brad into one of the punched holes. Fold the remaining petals up and over the brad stem, one on top of the next until all three petals are on the brad.

candy filled paper pumpkin before it is secured with a scrap book brad

Step 4: When there are just two petals remaining, fill the pumpkin with wrapped candies. Skip this step if you’re not using the candy. 😉 Attach the remaining two petals to the brad. Use your thumb to separate the brad “tails” and push down to secure the paper pumpkin.

Step 5: Finish these easy paper pumpkins with a stem of any kind. You can use real twigs and hot glue them to the top. Or, do as I did here and roll a section of a ripped paper bag into a stem and hot glue to the top, right over the scrapbook brad tails. I cut out two paper bag leaves and hot glued them to the stem. And, voila! Pretty paper pumpkins!

Other Ways to Use Paper Pumpkins

Another fun way to use these easy paper pumpkins is as on a festive fall themed tablescape like I did for Thanksgiving:

Let me know if you make these fun easy paper pumpkins! Drop me a message on the Pumpkin Obsessed Facebook page!

Printable Paper Pumpkin Tutorial and Supply List

Don’t forget to save this to your best fall or pumpkin Pinterest board.

Easy Paper Pumpkins Tutorial

Materials

12 X 12 Scrapbook Paper
Scrapbook brads
Brown paper bag scraps, felt, or paper for stems
Wrapped candies (optional for gift giving)

Tools

Scissor
Pencil
Hot glue gun & glue
Easy Paper Pumpkin Template
Hole Punch or paper piercing tool

Instructions

Print and cut out template.
Trace template onto reverse side of patterned paper.
Cut out patterend paper and hole punch (or pierce) the tip each petal. Leave a tiny bit of space so the paper doesn't pull or split.
Fold petals inward and place the hole on the tail of the scrapbook brad.
Optional: when you have 3 petals attached to the brad, fill with wrapped candies and then finish attaching remaining 2 petals.
When all petals are attached to the brad, use thumbnail to separate brad "tails" and push down to secure the paper pumpkin.
Decorate paper pumpkins with rolled paper bag scraps as stems and use hot glue gun to attach to the top of the pumpkin.
Cut out paper bag leaves and attach with hot glue.