This easy toilet paper roll pumpkin craft is such a fun way to celebrate fall and more with kids.
If you’re looking for a quick pumpkin craft idea that could be used for a cozy autumn project or Halloween decoration, this simple DIY activity will have you smiling.
With just a few supplies (most of which you probably have at home or in your classroom), you can create adorable pumpkins for decorating, gifting, or just because. I hope you love my tips and ideas for making this budget-friendly easy fall craft for kids.
Simple Pumpkin Fun for Kids (And You)
As I was digging through our fall bin that’s overflowing with printable activities and craft projects, I found these adorable toilet paper roll pumpkins that my boys and I made. These cuties were so easy to make and use for decorations in our homeschool space and throughout our house.
This DIY project was a big hit for both the boys and me. The boys loved using their hands to transform something like an empty toilet paper roll into decoration that we could use in the fall and into Halloween season. I loved that it was frugal and involved recycling (important lesson there!).
In less than 10 minutes, we had a little paper pumpkin patch! They each added their own touches (faces, glitter, you name it) and now these cuties come out every fall. I love how they can be used from early autumn through Thanksgiving!
Try this Inside a Pumpkin paper plate craft for more hands-on fun!
What You’ll Need for This Easy Pumpkin Craft
To enjoy this hands-on activity for kids, you only need a few supplies. If you don’t have these exact materials, no worries! I encourage you to tweak and use what you have in your craft stash.
- Toilet paper roll
- Orange tissue paper
- Green pipe cleaner
- Scissors
- Pencil or marker
Add a touch of creativity and outside the box thinking by using different colors of tissue paper for your pumpkins. Oh, and you can also use tissue paper with fun patterns and glitter!
If you don’t have green pipe cleaners, try yarn or string. This craft is really super easy to modify!
How to Make This Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft
Prepare pumpkin base.
Cut a toilet paper roll in half. Wrap a piece of orange tissue paper around one of the halves, covering it completely.
Add pipe cleaner and finish.
Gather the tissue paper at the top and secure it by twisting a green pipe cleaner around it. Trim any excess tissue paper above the pipe cleaner. Wrap the ends of the pipe cleaner around a pencil or marker to create curly pumpkin vines.
Make this easy pumpkin playdough for simple sensory fun + more!
Creative Ways to Use Your Cute DIY Pumpkins
These adorable pumpkins are perfect for using in your home, classroom, and more. Chat with your kids about their ideas for using – I bet they have some outstanding ways to enjoy! Here are some of they ways that we’ve used them:
- Fall Centerpiece: Make a bunch of pumpkins for a table runner or mantel display. You can create your pumpkins in different sizes by cutting the toilet paper roll (and using a paper towel roll for large pumpkins).
- Treat Holder: Fill with wrapped candy or small toys for Halloween party favors. This idea is much like our Halloween party poppers!
- Learning Fun: Use as a hands-on activity to pair with a pumpkin-themed book or song (like 5 Little Pumpkins).
- Add a Nature Twist: Add a leaf or acorn on top for an autumn-themed craft.
- Add a Jack O’Lantern Face: Making as part of your Halloween fun? Use a black marker to draw on a face.
- Use as part of your National Pumpkin Day celebration on October 26!
Frequently Asked Questions about This Pumpkin Craft for Kids
Yes! A paper towel roll cut in half works well. You could also use a small cardboard tube from craft supplies.
You can use two layers of tissue paper or even lightweight fabric instead of paper. This step helps make them sturdier and reusable year after year.
A DIY Pumpkin Project for All Ages
This easy pumpkin toilet paper roll craft is a delightful and low-cost way to have some hands-on fun in your home or classroom. I love that you can use it for fall, Halloween, and even Thanksgiving.
And remember that you can totally tweak it depending on what age you’re working with! Younger kids may need some help with wrapping the pumpkin or twisting the pipe cleaner. Older students might enjoy a challenge of adding different colors through layers or decorating with details.
No matter how you do this pumpkin project, I’m sure that you’ll have some super cute crafts to enjoy. And I hope that you have lovely memories to share!
