DIY Pumpkin Tea Light Holder

Give ‘em pumpkin to talk about with a Pumpkin Candle Holder. Add to DIY Halloween decorations for extra glow!

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Washable Paint
  • Crayola Construction Paper
  • Crayola Scissors
  • Crayola Model Magic
  • Crayola Paint Brush
  • Crayola Washable Glue
  • Craft Knife
  • Pencil
  • Plastic Cup
  • Battery-Operated Tea Lights

CIY Staff Tips:

  • This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.

Steps:

1
Step 1

Flip cup upside-down. Cover with orange paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

2
Step 2

Sketch and cut out construction paper jack-o-lantern eyes and mouth.

3
Step 3

Glue eyes and mouth to front of cup.

4
Step 4

Sketch and cut out construction paper leaves and vines.

5
Step 5

Wrap vines tightly around pencil. Gently unwrap to create a curl.

6
Step 6

Glue vines to top of cup. Glue leaves to vines.

7
Step 7

Mold Model Magic stem. Glue to top of cup. Let all glue and Model Magic steps dry overnight.

8
Step 8

Have an adult cut a small nose hole with craft knife.

9
Step 9

Place flame of battery-operated tea light through nose whole, facing out.

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Step 10

Display this reimagined jack-o-lantern as a Halloween decoration!

  • Occasion:

    • Fall,

    • Halloween

  • Age:

    • 6+,

    • 8+,

    • Tween+


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