Halloween Crafts

PAPER PUMPKIN ORNAMENTS

Materials

• 1-2 pieces of orange construction paper

• 1 piece of green construction paper

• 1 piece of brown construction paper

• scissors

• paper clips and/or stapler

• string or small ribbon

Directions:

Cut the orange pieces of construction paper into (8) 1″ wide strips . Then, shorten some of the strips so that you have (1) 6″, (2) 7″, (2) 9″, and (2) 11″ long pieces. Gather the strips of paper together (with the ends flush) and place the smallest one in the middle. Order them by size so that the largest strip is on the outside. Secure with a paper clip or staple (I prefer paperclips so I can keep adding elements). Line up the opposite ends so that they are together like the top. Cut a brown strip of paper 1/4″ by 3″ long for the stem. To make it curl, wrap the paper around a pencil and hold it in place while you count to 20 (or sing the ABC song for toddlers). Cut out two leaf shapes from the green paper. Add the stem, leaves, and a piece of string to the paper clip at the top. Hang up and enjoy!

Tree Hugging Family also has a great article about recycled Halloween crafts! Stop by and check it out, there are some great links to tons of ideas for Halloween.

{photo and pumpkin ornament instructions by Hostess with the Mostess}