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Looking for easy pumpkin decorating ideas? Here are 44 fun, kid-friendly ways to transform your pumpkins in 2024.

Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas: Fun Crafts for the Whole Family

Pumpkin decorating with kids is one of the best ways to get into the fall spirit, but carving can be messy and a little tricky for little hands. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 44 Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas that are totally do-able and that both you and your kids will enjoy.

From fairy houses and handprint pumpkins to lollipop bats and cookie-cutter pounding, these ideas are simple, fun, and perfect for all ages. So grab your pumpkins and some supplies, and let’s get creative!

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Looking for easy pumpkin decorating ideas? Here are 44 fun, kid-friendly ways to transform your pumpkins in 2024.

Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas: Fun Crafts for the Whole Family

All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.

Your Ultimate List of 44 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Halloween

Get ready for some family-friendly fun with these easy pumpkin decorating ideas that will make your pumpkins the star of your fall festivities!

Fairy House Pumpkins

Turn your pumpkin into a magical fairy house by adding tiny doors, windows. Use petroleum jelly instead of glue to stick flowers, herbs, leaves and other nature finds!

Handprint Pumpkin Keepsakes

Capture the season with this adorable craft by painting your child’s handprints inside a pumpkin outline for a unique and personal keepsake.

Lollipop Bat Pumpkins

Turn bowtie pasta into bats and hot glue them to the pumpkin. Stick lollipop “bats” with paper wings into the top of the pumpkin for a sweet and spooky touch.

Cookie Cutter Pumpkins

Skip the carving and use this fun kit with a mallet to pound cookie cutters into the pumpkin for fun shapes and designs.

LINK TO KIT!

Paint-Pour Pumpkins

Let your kids pour different colors of paint over the top of the pumpkin and watch the colors cascade for a vibrant, abstract look.

Nature Collage Pumpkins

Collect leaves, twigs, and acorns from the backyard and glue them onto the pumpkin to make natural, autumn-themed designs.

Chalkboard Pumpkins

Paint a pumpkin with chalkboard paint and let kids draw their own designs with chalk, then erase and create new ones!

LINK HERE!

Sticker Face Pumpkins

Easily decorate pumpkins with this 26-pack of Halloween stickers featuring 56 different funny expressions.

LINK TO SET!

Looking for More? Check Out These 40 Pumpkin Craft Ideas

If your kids love crafting, don’t miss these 40 Pumpkin Craft Ideas! It’s filled with fun projects like paper tube pumpkins, handprint pumpkin art, and paper plate pumpkins that are perfect for all ages.

Check out the full list here and get ready to dive into even more creative ideas this season!

Keep the Fall Fun Going with More Seasonal Activities

Looking for fun and festive ways to enjoy October with your family? Download our Free October Family Fun Checklist with 20 exciting activities! From pumpkin bowling and making caramel apples to crafting with fall leaves and creating a Fall sensory bin, this list is packed with ideas to keep your family entertained all month long. Click the link below to get your free printable and start checking off the fall fun!

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Mother's Day craft supplies including cards, stickers, scissors, and colored pencils

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