HOW TO MAKE A SWEET POPSICLE STICK PUMPKIN KEEPSAKE

Just in time for fall, learn how to make an adorable popsicle stick pumpkin keepsake with craft sticks, paint, and glue. 

INGREDIENTS

• My Little Pumpkin Template

• Orange and green acrylic paint

• Paintbrushes

• Scissors

• 7 Jumbo craft sticks

• 2 Standard craft sticks

• Low-temperature hot glue gun or tacky craft glue

• Adhesive magnets

• Green pipe cleaners

• Double-sided tape or glue stick

• Wallet-sized photographs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. After gathering supplies, print the My Little Pumpkin Template. 

2. Next, invite the kids to line up 6 jumbo craft sticks. Glue 2 standard sized craft sticks on top of them.

3. When the glue is dry, paint the front of the pumpkin keepsake orange. Next, paint one jumbo craft stick green. Allow the painted craft sticks to dry completely.

4. When the glue is dry, paint the front of the pumpkin keepsake orange. Next, paint one jumbo craft stick green. Allow the painted craft sticks to dry completely.

5. Glue or tape the photograph and My Little Pumpkin words onto the front of the pumpkin.

6. Glue or tape the photograph and My Little Pumpkin words onto the front of the pumpkin.

7. If desired, secure magnets to the back of the pumpkin.

8. Your popsicle stick pumpkin keepsake craft is complete!