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    Home » Blog

    Super Simple 2x4 Pumpkins

    Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 16 Comments

    My 9-year-old daughter came home with the most adorable craft last week. She made the cutest 2x4 pumpkins with her activity days group. I just had to share them with you all!

    Super Simple 2x4 Pumpkins - Easy enough for kids! Fall craft idea {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    RELATED: Felt Pumpkins, Sock Pumpkin Halloween Decor, Rolled Paper Pumpkins

    I tried to find the craft online to give credit to a blogger, but variations of 2x4 pumpkins are all over the web. Thanks to my friend Angie for this cute variation.

    Here's what you need to make this fun Fall craft:

    • Orange and green paint
    • Hot glue and glue gun
    • Ribbon
    • Raffia
    • Miter box and saw
    • 2x4 wood scraps
    • ¾" wooden dowel
    • Sandpaper

    Super Simple 2x4 Pumpkins - Easy enough for kids! Fall craft idea {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Instructions:

    1. Sand 2x4 scraps to smooth rough edges. Round corners if desired.
    2. Using miter box and saw, cut dowel into pieces at an angle to create the bent stem.
    3. Paint the "pumpkins" and "stems" and allow to dry.
    4. Using hot glue, attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
    5. Dress up the pumpkin by tying coordinating ribbon and raffia around the stem.

    Done! Easy, peasy!

    Super Simple 2x4 Pumpkins - Easy enough for kids! Fall craft idea {OneCreativeMommy.com}If you want more of a Halloween feel to your 2x4 pumpkins, go ahead and stencil or paint on Jack-0-lantern faces. I like the plain pumpkins best because they work for decorations for October and November. (I'm all about decorations that last!)

    Thanks for stopping by! Check out more pumpkin crafts by clicking on the images below.

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    Heidi

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Emily

      October 18, 2016 at 7:52 am

      These are adorable!I love the rustic look to them.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 18, 2016 at 3:42 pm

        Thanks, Emily. I was really proud of my daughter. She was excited to bring home something that we could put up in the house.

        Reply
    2. Nicole

      October 18, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Cute holiday idea! I am going to stash these away for my daughter's class party project.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 18, 2016 at 3:43 pm

        Thanks, Nicole. Good luck with the class party! (Been there -- done lots of those! Be sure to check out my Halloween BINGO. That's always a hit at class parties.)

        Reply
    3. Alicia Taylor

      October 18, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      What a cute idea! For younger kids, you could try this with juice boxes! Of course, this wouldn't last long - but it would be a fun project.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 18, 2016 at 3:44 pm

        What a fun idea, Alicia! I might just have to try that!

        Reply
    4. Marysa

      October 18, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      I love all these non-pumpkin pumpkins! Ours tend to rot so fast, it would be nice to have a backup, or ones we can put on our mantle or around the house. So cute!

      Reply
    5. valmg @ Mom Knows It All

      October 18, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      These are all terrific craft ideas. The sock pumpkins are super cute and squishy looking.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 19, 2016 at 10:45 am

        Thanks, Val. My little girl was very proud that she made something all by herself for the house.

        Reply
    6. Marcie W.

      October 19, 2016 at 8:07 am

      What a great fall decor idea and an excellent way to use lumber scraps. They really have a rustic, country feel to them too.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 20, 2016 at 10:40 am

        Thanks, Marcie. I like the rustic feel, too. My daughter had fun with this project.

        Reply
    7. Scott

      October 19, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Love it - you could title the article "Redneck Pumpkins"! I think I have extra scrap lying around...

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 19, 2016 at 10:46 am

        Thanks, Scott. That would be a fun article title!

        Reply
    8. Rahul digital

      October 05, 2017 at 2:35 am

      Thanks for sharing this cute pumpkin.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        October 07, 2017 at 4:10 pm

        You're welcome, Rahul. I'm glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    9. Kenapa Vivobook Pro

      January 22, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Love it – you could title the article “Redneck Pumpkins” Thanks for sharing this cute pumpkin.

      Reply

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