Paper Plate Jack O Lantern Craft with Printable Template

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Jack-o-lanterns are a classic Halloween activity! That’s why your kids are going to love this simple craft! Create your own decorated pumpkin without the mess of carving a real one. With the help of a printable template, this paper plate jack o lantern is so easy to make. That means it’s perfect for kids of any age!

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We’re always looking for fun ways to enjoy the Halloween season together as a family. And that usually means making crafts! Paper plates are one of our favorite craft supplies because there’s just so many ways you can use them to create something fun. And if you’re like us, you always have a few laying around somewhere

Paper Plate Jack O Lantern

The best part about this simple craft is that you probably already have everything you need to make it right now! Keep reading to see the supply list and instructions for making your own Halloween craft for kids.

To make your own paper plate jack o lantern, you’ll need a few simple craft supplies. Put together this Halloween craft at home with these supplies:

• Paper plates. You can purchase orange colored paper plates at Dollar Tree or paint plain white plates orange to give them a pumpkin look. We used small 6-inch paper plates to make our pumpkins, but full-sized plates would also work!
• Printer and cardstock. To give your pumpkin craft a face, you’ll need to download my printable template. Once you download the face, print it out on cardstock!
• Scissors and glue. To put the craft together, you’ll need a pair of scissors to cut out the template and some glue to attach all the pieces.

So, gather up your supplies and get started on your own jack o lantern with a paper plate right now!

How to Make a Paper Plate Jack O Lantern

You’ll love just how simple it is to turn a plain plate into an adorable pumpkin! Keep reading to see how to get your printable jack-o-lantern face to make your own Halloween DIY with your kids.

Start by flipping the paper plate over so it’s upside down. Then, use orange paint to coat the entire plate. We used orange acrylic paint to paint our pumpkins and it took two coats of paint to fully cover the plate.

Jack o Lantern Face Template

To finish making this fun craft for kids, you’ll need to grab my printable jack o lantern face template! Keep reading to see how to grab your own template to complete your Halloween art project with your kids.

The next step to creating this fun pumpkin craft is to download the jack o lantern face template. After you grab your printable, you can start putting everything together.

To make your popsicle stick jack o lantern, you’ll need to start by downloading the free printable face, stem, and leaf. Get yours by signing up for my newsletter here.

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While you’re waiting for the paint to dry on your paper plate, you can cut out the template pieces for your jack o lantern craft. Cut out each piece around the outer edge for your younger kids. Or let your older kids practice their cutting skills by giving them the chance to cut out each piece on their own.

After all the pieces are cut out and the paint is completely dry, you can start assembling your pumpkin! Start by placing the pieces of the face in the correct spots on top of the paper plate.

After that, attach the stem and leaf to the top of your pumpkin!

Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern Ideas

See how easy it is to make your own jack o lantern out of paper plates? Your kids are going to have a blast making their own pumpkin faces at home this Halloween.

What’s so much fun about this cute craft is that you can easily make it your own! Consider these simple tips to create an amazing Dollar Tree Halloween craft at home with your kids this fall.

• Use orange paper plates. If you take a look in the party aisle at Dollar Tree, you’ll probably find a package of orange paper plates. Skip the mess of painting and use orange plates to make your jack o lanterns instead!
• Make it with large paper plates. We made our pumpkins using small paper plates because that’s what we had on hand. But if you want to create a large pumpkin, you can also use full sized paper plates instead.
• Make a paper plate pumpkin. This Halloween craft could easily be turned into a fall art project. After you paint your paper plate, simply leave off the Jack o Lantern face. Just attach the stem and leaf on top to make a plain pumpkin.

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