Halloween is just around the corner, and this paper pumpkin people craft is the perfect Halloween craft. It’s super easy to make with the help of our free printable template.

Get ready for a craft that’s as simple as it is spooktacular. All you need is a dash of creativity, a few basic supplies, and our free template, which you can easily print from the link below.

Whether you’re a crafty kid or a grown-up kid at heart, this Halloween craft is perfect for kids of all ages.

This pumpkin people craft will make a great classroom craft. I think they would look adorable hanging on a bulletin board or hanging in a classroom hallway.

Your kids can use their imagination and make their pumpkins any color they want. They can also make a scary face or a friendly face for the pumpkin.

Keep reading for the step-by-step instructions and the link to the free printable.

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Pumpkin People Supplies

• Pumpkin template (see below)
• Orange and green crayons or markers
• Green construction paper
• Black construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue

Pumpkin People Instructions

For a video tutorial on how to make this pumpkin craft, please watch the YouTube video below.

Step 1: Print the Template

Start by printing the free pumpkin person template by clicking on the link below. The pumpkin person template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Feel free to print as many copies as you need.

Step 2: Color the Pumpkins

Color or paint the 4 pumpkins. You don’t need to worry about staying in the lines because you will cut out the pumpkins.

We colored the pumpkins orange and the pumpkin’s stem green.

Step 3: Cut Out the Pumpkins

Using scissors, carefully cut out the pumpkin shapes from the template. These pumpkins will be the body parts of your pumpkin person.

Step 4: Make the Pumpkin’s Face

Cut out a pumpkin face from construction paper. We used black, but you could use yellow. You can make a friendly pumpkin face or a scary one.

Step 5: Glue the Pumpkin’s Face

Glue your pumpkin’s face to your large paper pumpkin. Or you can draw a face directly on your pumpkin.

Step 6: Prepare the Strips

Take your green construction paper and cut it into strips. These strips will be used for the arms and legs of your pumpkin person.

Step 7: Fold the Strips

Now, fold the green strips accordion-style. This means folding them back and forth, like a fan, to create a jointed effect for the arms and legs. Make sure the folds are not too close together to allow movement.

Step 8: Assemble the Pumpkin Person

Glue 1 green rectangle strip to each side of the large pumpkin. These will be the arms of your pumpkin person.

Glue 2 green rectangle strips to the bottom of the large pumpkin. These will be the legs of your pumpkin person.

Step 9: Add Hands and Feet

On the ends of the green strips, glue the smaller pumpkin cutouts to create hands and feet.

Step 8: Display Your Craft

Once your pumpkin person is complete, find a special spot to display your Halloween masterpiece.

Ways To Modify This Craft

To make this craft super simple, print the pumpkin pattern on orange paper. Use a black marker to draw on a pumpkin face.

You can also use yellow construction paper or a yellow marker for the pumpkin’s face.

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