DIY Styrofoam Pumpkins

Make Styrofoam Pumpkins.  I love little Halloween decorations. I’m not into the scary seasonal fun, but more on the cute and happy trick-or-treating side of things. So I decided to make my own mini Jack-o-lanterns to start off the decorating season. Here I’ll show you how to make your own Styrofoam jack-o-lanterns… if you’d like to make larger pumpkins, just start with a larger Styrofoam ball.

Materials you need to make a Styrofoam jack-o-lantern:

• Styrofoam ball
• Orange, un-coated tissue paper
• Mod Podge
• Paint brush
• Small craft knife
• Black Sharpie marker

How to make a Styrofoam Pumpkins:

1. Flatten the bottom of the ball by pressing the Styrofoam on to a hard surface.
2. Cut a small portion of the ball off the top. This will be the lid to your jack-o-lantern.
3. Using your craft knife, cut out the middle of the Styrofoam ball as if you were scooping out the middle of a pumpkin. I used a spoon to help with this.
4. Decoupage each piece using Mod Podge and orange tissue paper. Set aside to dryI recommend un-coated tissue because it seems to work better for me.
5. Using some kind of sharp pointer (I used a scratch awl), create the creases in the sides of the lid and base to give the ball a pumpkin look. Do not puncture the tissue and Styrofoam, but rather, press firmly to create the dents in the Styrofoam.
6. Using floral wire, make a stem and press into the lid.
7. Using the black Sharpe, draw a face on the pumpkin to create the jack-o-lantern.

You could leave off the face drawing and have yourself some super cute little pumpkins for the entire fall season! You can use a small battery operated tea light to add an extra accent to your Jack-o-lantern… the light will shine through the Styrofoam nicely!

 

Here’s a video to help you see a little more about making these cute Styrofoam jack-o-lanterns…

I think these pumpkins would make create Halloween party favorites. If you leave off the face you could use them as Thanksgiving table place holders or center pieces. I’d love to see what fun you create… tell me about it in the comments below.

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