P is for Pumpkins
My friend Shelley recently sent Little Crafter a Michaels gift card for his birthday, and she also sent us printed out photos and directions for a ton of fun holiday projects. Little Crafter’s favorite was a flowerpot painted to look like a jack-o-lantern. We decided the only thing more fun than making it would be making it with friends!
So that is what we did.
We had a craft {and playground and Panera} playdate with some of our favorite friends, Owen, Ella, and Ms. Brandee
To make your own, all you need are flowerpots {any size}, orange and black or dark brown acrylic paint, and paint brushes.
First, you paint the outside of the pot orange. Let it dry. Then, flip it and paint the inside.
Finally, add a face!
I thought they turned out totally adorable! We filled them with candy…AC Moore didn’t have candy corn in stock yet, so the kids picked out Jelly Belly packages. Once those were gone, we replaced them with lollipops. Did I mention that the pots cost 89 cents a piece? If you already have paint, it doesn’t get much cheaper than that!
Three jelly beans? How cute is that! I wish I could show his restraint.
What a fun kids project. My grandies would love making one.
cute…i have one similar…thanks for sharing
This is such a cute, kid friendly project! I might have to grab a few of those pots and have a paint party with my nieces.
I’d like you to link this project up to my Monster Mash Bash Halloween Link party! http://afishwholikesflowers.blogspot.com/2011/10/lets-do-monster-mash.html
Hope to see you there!
Those are super cute! I think even my little guys could help out with making those.
Such a cute idea! I might have to do that myself with a bigger pot, since we don’t really have a designated bowl to set Halloween candy out in!
Wendy
http://www.designedtodwell.blogspot.com
Oh these are a great idea! I think we will do this for our party! TY!
Thanks for sharing at the Holiday Kid Craft Link Up!
super cute
Very cute, I especially love how frugal it is. Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness!
those are adorable! It’s been on my list for years and I’ve yet to make them.
Thanks for linking to the Sunday Showcase & hope to see you again this week!
Bern
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Showcase
You always do such easy and fun things.
Your kids are so lucky to have one crafty mom!