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
Flip cup upside-down. Cover with orange paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
2
Sketch and cut out construction paper jack-o-lantern eyes and mouth.
3
Glue eyes and mouth to front of cup.
4
Sketch and cut out construction paper leaves and vines.
5
Wrap vines tightly around pencil. Gently unwrap to create a curl.
6
Glue vines to top of cup. Glue leaves to vines.
7
Mold Model Magic stem. Glue to top of cup. Let all glue and Model Magic steps dry overnight.
8
Have an adult cut a small nose hole with craft knife.
9
Place flame of battery-operated tea light through nose whole, facing out.
10
Display this reimagined jack-o-lantern as a Halloween decoration!
Occasion:
Fall,
Halloween
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+