{"id":60778,"date":"2026-09-24T01:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=60778"},"modified":"2026-09-24T01:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:57:41","slug":"3-halloween-pumpkin-themed-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/3-halloween-pumpkin-themed-crafts","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin-Themed Halloween Crafts: 3 Spooktacular Creations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"60778\" class=\"elementor elementor-60778\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6c0f51 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6c0f51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec18fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ec18fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Get ready for some hands-on Halloween creativity with 3 fun pumpkin-themed DIY crafts that children will love making and displaying. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">We have created a <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Pumpkin Hanging Decoration<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, design a wearable <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Pumpkin Paper Bracelet<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, and make an interactive<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> Pumpkin Pop-up Ghost<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0featuring a ghost that magically pops in and out of a pumpkin. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">These easy to make crafts encourage creativity, cutting and fine motor skills while providing plenty of opportunities for children to personalise their creations. Perfect for classrooms, childcare settings, Halloween parties or at-home crafting, these festive pumpkin projects are sure to bring smiles, imagination and a touch of Halloween magic to your celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7576d2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7576d2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Pumpkin Hanging Decoration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-785f0a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"785f0a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create a colourful pumpkin hanging decoration using folded paper strips. This fun Halloween craft encourages creativity while helping children practise measuring, cutting and assembling. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Once complete, the pumpkins can be displayed around the classroom, at home or as part of a festive Halloween display.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7cea8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7cea8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=5520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Coloured markers\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured markers<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252517&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"pencil colours\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252522%7C252525&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255169&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> \/ <a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255166&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pipe cleaners\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252915&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pipe%20cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pipe cleaners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=2529&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ribbon<\/a>, <a title=\"cord\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=4240&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=hemp%20cord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cord<\/a>, or string<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01ba2a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01ba2a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div><h4><strong>Step 1: Measure the Paper Strips<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Choose two sheets of coloured copy paper, such as orange and yellow, or two different shades of orange. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Using a ruler and pencil, measure and mark strips that are <\/span>2cm wide x 15cm long<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">These strips will be used to create the pumpkin shape, so try to keep the measurements as accurate as possible.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 2: Cut Out the Strips<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Carefully cut along the pencil lines to create your paper strips. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">You will need <\/span>4 strips in total<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> for each pumpkin decoration. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Place the strips neatly together and ensure all strips are approximately the same size so the finished pumpkin looks symmetrical.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-style: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><div><h4><strong>Step 3: Create the First Star Shape<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Take four strips and arrange them in a star pattern by overlapping them in the centre.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Position one strip vertically, one horizontally, and the remaining two diagonally to create an even eight-point effect. This forms the front half of your pumpkin decoration.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 4: Secure the Strips Together<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Apply a small amount of glue to the centre where all four strips overlap. Press firmly and allow the glue to set.<\/li><li>Keeping the strips secured in the centre makes it easier to shape the pumpkin in the next steps.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 5: Form the Pumpkin Shape<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Bring the ends of each strip upwards towards the centre, creating a rounded pumpkin shape. Glue the ends together at the top. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">As you add each strip, the pumpkin will begin to take on a three-dimensional appearance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 6: Create the Second Pumpkin Half<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Using the remaining four strips, repeat the same process by arranging them into a star shape and gluing them together in the centre. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Fold the strip ends upwards and secure them together to create a second rounded pumpkin section.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 7: Join the Two Sections Together<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Apply glue where the two pumpkin sections meet and carefully attach them together.<\/li><li>Hold them in place for a few moments until secure. When joined, the two sections create a fuller and more decorative 3D pumpkin shape.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 8: Add the Stem and Vine<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Cut a small stem measuring approximately <\/span>2 cm x 3 cm<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> from green cardstock and glue it to the top of the pumpkin.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Then curl a green pipe cleaner around a pencil to create a spiral vine and attach it beside the stem.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 9: Attach Ribbon for Hanging<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Cut a piece of ribbon or thread approximately 20cm long. Tie or glue one end to the top of the pumpkin near the stem.<\/li><li>Ensure it is securely attached so the decoration can be safely hung and displayed.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 10: Display Your Pumpkin Decoration<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Once all the glue has dried, your pumpkin decoration is ready to display. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Hang it from a classroom ceiling, doorway, bulletin board, window or Halloween display area. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create multiple pumpkins in different colours and sizes to make a festive pumpkin patch.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-513b2bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"513b2bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c987ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9c987ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Decoration-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-60780\" alt=\"DIY Halloween Pumpkin Decoration for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Decoration-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Decoration-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Decoration-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Decoration-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Decoration.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Decoration-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Decoration-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Decoration-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Decoration-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Decoration-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Decoration.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc9f6a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc9f6a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400c694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"400c694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Pumpkin Paper Bracelet Craft<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c00510b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c00510b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create a fun and wearable Halloween pumpkin bracelet that children can decorate with their own silly or spooky jack-o&#8217;-lantern faces. This easy craft combines drawing, cutting and assembling skills to create a festive accessory that fits comfortably around a child&#8217;s wrist.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3a46b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3a46b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=5520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Coloured markers\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured markers<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252517&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"pencil colours\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252522%7C252525&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255169&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> \/ <a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255166&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Popstick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=popstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popstick<\/a> (craft stick)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-000fd5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"000fd5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a984dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a984dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div><h4><strong>Step 1: Draw the Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Using a pencil, draw a pumpkin shape measuring approximately 4cm wide x 6 cm high on a piece of copy paper.<\/li><li>The pumpkin should be large enough to decorate with a face while remaining lightweight and comfortable when attached to the bracelet band.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 2: Cut Out the Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Carefully cut around the outline of the pumpkin shape using scissors.<\/li><li>Set the pumpkin aside once it has been cut out.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 3: Create the Pumpkin Stem<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Draw a small stem measuring approximately 2 cm wide x 2.5 cm high on a piece of green copy paper.<\/li><li>The stem will add a realistic finishing touch to the pumpkin and help bring your Halloween character to life.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 4: Attach the Stem<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Apply a small amount of glue to the back of the green stem and attach it to the top of the pumpkin.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 5: Outline the Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Using a black marker, carefully trace around the outer edge of the pumpkin.<\/li><li>This bold outline helps the pumpkin stand out and gives the finished bracelet a bright, cartoon-style appearance that children will enjoy.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 6: Add Pumpkin Ridges<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Draw curved vertical lines from the top of the pumpkin to the bottom to create the natural ridges found on a real pumpkin.<\/li><li>These decorative lines add texture and detail, making the pumpkin look more realistic.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 7: Create the Bracelet Band<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Cut a strip of orange cardstock measuring approximately 22 cm long x 3 cm wide.<\/li><li>This size is designed to fit most children&#8217;s wrists comfortably and can be adjusted if needed.<\/li><li>The strip will form the bracelet band that wraps around the wrist.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 8: Create the Slider Openings<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>In the centre of the pumpkin, carefully cut two small horizontal slits approximately 3 cm apart and 2 cm long each.<\/li><li>These openings should be slightly wider than the bracelet band.<\/li><li>The band will slide through these slits, allowing the pumpkin to sit securely on the bracelet.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 9: Decorate the Pumpkin Face<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Use markers to draw a fun jack-o&#8217;-lantern face on the pumpkin.<\/li><li>Children can draw a silly smile, a spooky grin, funny eyes or a classic Halloween expression.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 10: Assemble the Bracelet<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Thread one end of the bracelet band through the top slit and then back through the bottom slit to secure the pumpkin in place.<\/li><li>Wrap the band around the child&#8217;s wrist and adjust the size as needed.<\/li><li>Secure the ends together with tape or glue or a staple to complete the bracelet.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202d2e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"202d2e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Bracelet-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-60784\" alt=\"Halloween Pumpkin Bracelet for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pumpkin-Bracelet-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, 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https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Bracelet-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pumpkin-Bracelet.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c711d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c711d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d7a113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d7a113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Pumpkin Pop-Up Ghost<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-024975b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"024975b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f433830 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f433830\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create a fun Halloween craft where a friendly ghost magically pops out from inside a pumpkin. This interactive activity encourages creativity, develops fine motor skills, and provides children with a playful decoration they can enjoy long after the craft is complete.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea913f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ea913f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=5520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Coloured markers\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured markers<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252517&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"pencil colours\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252522%7C252525&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255169&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> \/ <a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255166&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Popstick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=popstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popstick<\/a> (craft stick)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec09b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ec09b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Step 1: Draw the Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Using a pencil, draw a large pumpkin shape onto a piece of orange copy paper.<\/li>\n<li>Make the pumpkin large enough to hold a small ghost inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 2: Cut Out the Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully cut around the outline of the pumpkin using scissors.<\/li>\n<li>Take your time when cutting around the curved edges to ensure the shape is neat and smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Once finished, place the pumpkin cut-out aside while you prepare the remaining pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 3: Add Pumpkin Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a marker to draw curved vertical stripes across the pumpkin from top to bottom. These lines help create the look of a real pumpkin and add extra detail to your craft.<\/li>\n<li>You can also colour the stem green or add additional decorations if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 4: Draw a Ghost<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>On a separate piece of paper, draw a ghost shape that is small enough to fit inside the pumpkin.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the ghost is not wider than the pumpkin so it can easily slide up and down inside the finished craft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 5: Cut Out the Ghost<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Using scissors, carefully cut around the outline of the ghost. Follow the curved edges closely and try to keep the shape smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Once cut out, place the ghost on the table ready for decorating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 6: Decorate the Pumpkin and Ghost<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use markers to add facial features and details to both the pumpkin and the ghost.<\/li>\n<li>Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on the pumpkin to create a jack-o&#8217;-lantern face. Then decorate the ghost with eyes and a fun expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 7: Create the Peek-a-BOO Opening<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully cut a horizontal slit across the upper third of the pumpkin. This opening should be long enough for the ghost to pop through.<\/li>\n<li>The slit will become the window where the ghost appears and disappears during play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 8: Create the Pumpkin Pocket<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Draw and cut out a second pumpkin shape that matches the first pumpkin.<\/li>\n<li>Apply glue around the outer edges only and stick it to the back of the decorated pumpkin.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful not to glue the centre section and leave an opening at the bottom, as this creates a pocket where the ghost and pop stick will slide.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the glue to dry completely before moving on to the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 9: Attach the Ghost to a Pop Stick<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Glue the ghost securely to the top of a pop stick.<\/li>\n<li>Position the ghost so it sits upright when the stick is held vertically.<\/li>\n<li>Leave it to dry for a few minutes to ensure it stays attached while moving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Step 10: Assemble and Play<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert the popstick into the pocket at the bottom of the pumpkin.<\/li>\n<li>Gently slide the stick up and down so the ghost appears through the slit and then hides back inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf88cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2cf88cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-60792\" alt=\"Peek-a-BOO! Pumpkin Halloween Crafts for Kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peek-a-BOO-Pumpkin-1.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc494fe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc494fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c40aed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c40aed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">For even more Halloween crafting fun, explore our collection of spooky, creative and kid-friendly projects!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Perfect for classrooms, childcare centres and at-home crafting, each project encourages creativity, develops fine motor skills and provides children with fun decorations, practical keepsakes and spooky accessories they can proudly make and take home.<\/span><\/p><div><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Check our<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"4 spooky treat bag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/halloween-treat-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 4 spooky treat bag<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> ideas that are simple, fun, and perfect for little hands. From glowing pumpkin bags and goofy Frankenstein cups to silly mummy treat cups and sleek bat bags ready to fly.<\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"654\">Get ready to bring some Halloween magic to life with these <a title=\"4 projects for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/4-halloween-craft-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 projects for kids<\/a>! Create a Paper Plate Witch, make a spooky-cute Hanging Spider Bookmark, design a quirky Frankenstein Paper Bracelet, or assemble a 3D Paper Bat to hang in their room.<\/p><p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"654\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Turn your favourite spooky characters into <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" title=\"playful, bouncy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/3-must-try-halloween-crafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">playful, bouncy paper<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> creations. Whether it\u2019s a bouncing ghost, a wobbly pumpkin, or a dancing skeleton, this craft is easy to make and even more fun to play with afterward.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"654\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Whether you\u2019re a teacher, parent, or Halloween fan, creating <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" title=\"Halloween-themed bookmarks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/diy-halloween-bookmarks-for-kids\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"186\">Halloween-themed bookmarks<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> is a fun and creative craft project.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for some hands-on Halloween creativity with 3 fun pumpkin-themed DIY crafts that children will love making and displaying. We have created a Pumpkin Hanging Decoration, design a wearable Pumpkin Paper Bracelet, and make an interactive Pumpkin Pop-up Ghost\u00a0featuring a ghost that magically pops in and out of a pumpkin. These easy to make &#8230; <a title=\"Pumpkin-Themed Halloween Crafts: 3 Spooktacular Creations\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/3-halloween-pumpkin-themed-crafts\" aria-label=\"Read more about Pumpkin-Themed Halloween Crafts: 3 Spooktacular Creations\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":60867,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[1629,3561,3741,2504,3739,3740],"class_list":["post-60778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-craft-for-kids","tag-diy-crafts","tag-diy-pumpkin-crafts","tag-halloween","tag-halloween-crafts","tag-pumpkin-crafts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60778"}],"version-history":[{"count":103,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60892,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60778\/revisions\/60892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}