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    You are here: Home / Art and Crafts / Deliriously Easy Mini Pumpkin Prints Art Project

     

    Deliriously Easy Mini Pumpkin Prints Art Project

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    We all love the brisk, cool weather of autumn. The days are filled with golden light and kids destroying your nice and neat pile of freshly raked leaves. You probably think there's no reason to stay indoors doing a pumpkin prints art project with the kids.

    But sometimes the weather is just a bit too crisp, you know what I mean? On those days, it is handy to have an easy autumn activity to fall back on, especially if that activity is pumpkin related.

    Let me introduce you to our absolute favorite fall art project: mini pumpkin prints.

    Super easy mini pumpkin prints art project for kids.

    It's so simple and once you have it set up the kids need very little supervision. Unless, of course, they start printing surfaces other than paper. Then you are on your own.

    We bought a few mini-pumpkins on our way home from our birding trip to the park and when we go home sliced them in half.

    Mini Pumpkin Prints Art Project

    I covered the entire table with paper from a large roll.  The boys chose a few autumnal themed colors, but of course you could choose pink and purple sparkly paints if you wish. Why limit yourself? Squirt out the paint onto a plate so you have a nice flat surface and stamp away!

    As you can see below, the boys also decided to print with the whole pumpkins. Either way is fine!

    Pumpkin printing with bottom

    For variety, add in a few carrots with the tops sliced off, to make nice circles.

    pumpkin printing and carrot printing

    When we were done I ended up hanging the large sheet of now-decorated paper above the table on our empty wall. It makes some lovely seasonal artwork that adds a bit of autumn cheer to the apartment.

    The printing might also inspire some more traditional pumpkin painting like this gem. Be sure to look closely at the moon.

    Picture of pumpkins

    After you've cleaned up, you'll probably also want to read some Halloween Picture Books about Self-Esteem or a Halloween Chapter Book, right?

    mini pumpkin art project for kids

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    1. maryanne @ mama smiles says

      October 10, 2012 at 9:38 pm

      Great idea - and looks like your boys got very into it!

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      • Momand Kiddo says

        October 13, 2012 at 6:33 pm

        They did. It kept them busy for a while. Always a good thing!

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    2. Roopa says

      October 11, 2012 at 12:27 am

      Love that you cut the pumpkins and that created interesting patterns:)

      We have done mini pumpkin prints too, but without cutting! http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/11/printing-with-pumpkins.html

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    3. Krissy Sherman Bonning says

      October 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      I bet they had so much fun! I'd love for you to stop over and enter this in my Perfectly Pumpkin Contest at B-Inspired Mama on Monday!

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      • Momand Kiddo says

        October 13, 2012 at 6:33 pm

        Thanks, Krissy. I will.

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    4. Kelly at Little Wonders' Days says

      October 14, 2012 at 12:32 am

      So fun! I love how it looks on the paper.

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    5. Kendall Soto says

      October 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      That turned out awesome!

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    6. Cerys @ Blogging with Kids says

      October 19, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      This looks so much fun - I'm going to try and find a mini pumpkin to do it with

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    7. Stephanie Davis says

      October 20, 2012 at 2:09 am

      I saw your post on Dirt & Boogers. I love this idea. I think I'll try this next week with my twins. Looks like you are having so much fun with you little ones! It's great to see.

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      • Mom and Kiddo says

        October 20, 2012 at 12:14 am

        Thanks Stephanie. And I love that it is such and easy project.

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    8. Rebecca English says

      October 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      This looks brilliant. I have loads of mini pumpkins. I'll add it to our list of things to do!

      I've featured this on The Sunday Showcase this week: http://www.herecomethegirlsblog.com/2012/10/20/sunday-showcase-halloween-messy-play.html

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    9. Chelsey @ Buggy and Buddy says

      September 13, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      These turned out gorgeous! What a perfect activity for fall! I can for sure see my kids going crazy for this! Thanks so much for linking up to this week's Discover & Explore! Off to pin!

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    10. Sarah @ How Wee Learn says

      September 20, 2013 at 9:32 am

      This is such a fun idea - and would be a great comparison with an apple stamping picture. Such a creative activity. Thanks!

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    11. Lauren says

      September 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      I love this idea! I never thought to use mini pumpkins for printing. How fun!

      Reply

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