Craft-Project How-To (step-by-step guides)

Pumpkins are cool, but carving them can get a little messy. (Slimy seeds, anyone?) Luckily, you can still create a porch-worthy masterpiece without ever touching a knife. Here are some easy projects you can do in an afternoon.

Sticker Face Pumpkin

Supplies: Pumpkin, fun stickers (faces, stars, Halloween shapes)
Steps:

  1.  Wipe down your pumpkin so the stickers stick.
  2. Pick your stickers and go wild—add funny eyes, goofy mouths, and sparkly shapes.
  3. Bonus: Use glow-in-the-dark stickers so your pumpkin shines at night!

Painted Pumpkin

Supplies: Acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and a pumpkin
Steps:

  1. Paint your pumpkin white or black as a base coat.
  2. Add designs—polka dots, spooky cats, or even your favorite superhero.
  3. Let it dry and set it on the porch for everyone to admire.

Yarn Hair Pumpkin

Supplies: Yarn, glue, googly eyes
Steps:

  1. Cut yarn into long strands for pumpkin “hair.”
  2. Glue it on top and let it hang down.
  3. Add googly eyes and draw a mouth—now you’ve got a pumpkin buddy with personality!

Duct Tape Designs

Supplies: Colorful duct tape (yes, it comes in patterns!)
Steps:

  1. Cut tape into strips and shapes.
  2. Stick it on your pumpkin in stripes, checkerboards, or zigzags.
  3. Wrap it like a mummy or make bold geometric patterns.

No knives, no mess, just creative fun. Your pumpkins will last longer and look just as amazing—maybe even cooler—than carved ones!