Pumpkin carving can be a messy affair. It’s time consuming and difficult, but a must at Halloween. Unless… you make paper pumpkins instead! Use your papercrafting skills to whip up some beauties that won’t inconveniently rot on your doorstep. We’ve found a range of different styles, all waiting for you to make them. Why not get the kids involved and have a family crafting session?
1. Crinkle-kins
We love these cute little pumpkins. Follow the free tutorial here to learn how to make them - it's easy as (pumpkin) pie!
2. Party pouches
Fill these paper pouches full of tricks and treats and hand them out to your party guests. All you need is crepe paper and tape - learn how here.
3. Strip pumpkins
If you're stretched for time or materials, this is the project for you. These paper strip creations can be made in no time at all! Follow the steps here.
4. Bookish beauty
Using book pages in your crafting is really popular right now - and a great way to recycle old books that are looking worse for wear. This easy tutorial explains all.
5. Plump-kins
To make these lovely round pumpkins, simply fold circles in half and then stick one half to the half of another and continue until you've made a circle!
6. Pumpkin boxes
Aren't these cute? Pop gifts or party favours into these little boxes on Halloween for guaranteed smiles (because not everyone enjoys a fright).
7. Feeling blue
Not got a lot of orange in your craft stash? There's no need to spend money on new materials - this alternative blue colourway works just as well. Follow the step-by-step guide here.
8. Honeycomb fun
Use your crafty skills to make honeycomb pumpkins out of orange paper! If you picked up issue 85 of PaperCrafter, you'll find a handy honeycomb guide there. Alternatively, you could always cheat and buy these beauties from Pipii. For more fun Halloween craft ideas, check out 18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into
For more inspiration, enjoy our How To Make DIY Halloween Decorations Out Of Paper blog.
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