Easy Pumpkin Suncatcher Craft You Can Do At Home

Spooky season is creeping up fast, and your house is looking… not spooky enough.

Fear not, because we’re solving that little problem with a seriously fun and easy Halloween craft for kids that’ll transform your house into a Halloween wonderland - Pumpkin Suncatchers! These gorgeous pumpkins catch the light and fill your windows with a glow that’s perfect for Halloween or for just celebrating the cosy vibes of the Autumn season. They make for the perfect easy pumpkin craft for kids, especially for little ones who love getting hands-on with their Halloween decorating. You want classic orange pumpkins? Sure, go for it! But if you’re feeling wild, throw in some other colours - because who says pumpkins can’t be purple? Let your little ones pick their favourites, and soon enough, your windows will be decked out with glowing, colourful pumpkins that scream Halloween (without actually screaming).

 

 

How To Make A Halloween Suncatcher

 

These gorgeous pumpkins look lovely displayed on a window for Halloween. They can easily be made by preschoolers and are so much fun to make! You could use some other colours of tissue paper for a more variety in your pumpkins, or simply let your kids pick their favourites.

 

Difficulty level: Very Easy

 

You will need:

• - Pumpkin shape print out
• - Tissue paper
• - PVA glue
• - Scissors

 

Step 1: Layer up a few sheets of tissue paper and roughly cut them into small square/rectangular pieces.

 

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Step 2: Print out a pumpkin shape template, or draw one yourself, and cover in PVA glue.

 

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Step 3: Stick down the pieces of tissue paper to fill in the pumpkin shape.
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Step 4: Apply another layer of glue on top of the tissue.

 

​Step 5: Once dry, cut around the outside of the pumpkin to finish.

 

​Variation option: Punch a hole in the top of the pumpkin and thread through some yarn to thang them instead.

 

Happy Halloween!

And just like that, your windows are officially Halloween-ready with a lineup of glowing pumpkin suncatchers! Whether you stuck with the classic orange or went wild with funky colours, these easy pumpkin crafts are guaranteed to add some spooky charm to your home. 

Keep the Halloween fun rolling with more awesome crafts, and make your own clay handprint decorations or some ghost tassel garlands! We’ve got plenty of spooky ideas to keep the kids busy and your home looking frightfully festive. Until next time, happy crafting - and stay spooky!