Looking for some spooktacular fun for halloween? Check out this fun DIY pumpkin lantern! This project is great for kids ages two and up! (Adult supervision required)
Items needed:
- Two paper plates
- Black paint
- Orange paint
- Scissors
- Green pipe cleaner
- Paint brush
- Double sided tape or glue
- Pencil
- Battery operated candle
- Gold glitter (optional)
Step 1:
Turn plate one upside down to the non-eating side. Paint it orange.
Step 2:
Turn plate two on the eating side. Paint it black
Step 3:
Draw in the eyes and mouth that you want for your pumpkin lantern. You can make him very spooky or very friendly.
Step 4:
Cut out the outline of the mouth and eyes (a trick for this is to make a hole using a pen or pencil and insert the scissors in the hole and start cutting).
Step 5:
Place double sided tape along the outside of the black plate.
Step 6:
Secure the two plates together.
Step 7:
Cut the bottom of the two plates under the mouth. This will be where the candle is placed.
Step 8:
Between the double sided tape or glue (at the top) place the pipe cleaner into the pumpkin. You can curl it using a pen or your finger by looping it around several times and then pulling it off.
Step 9:
Insert a battery operated candle into the bottom cut. Then turn off the lights and watch your pumpkin glow! Hopefully its not too spooky!!