Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft for Kids
Looking for a fun and festive fall craft your kids will love? This pumpkin pie paper plate craft is the perfect activity to celebrate the season! Whether you’re prepping for Halloween, Thanksgiving, learning about fall foods, or just looking for a cozy afternoon project, this pumpkin pie craft for kids is both simple and adorable.
With just a few basic supplies and a dash of imagination, your little ones can create their own slice of sweet, crafty pie. Keep reading to find out how to make this delightful pumpkin paper plate craft that’s almost good enough to eat!
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Supplies Needed for this Pumpkin Pie Craft:
Before you get started on this adorable pumpkin pie paper plate craft, you’ll want to gather a few simple supplies. Most of these items can be found around the house, picked up easily online, or at the store.
- Paper plate
- Orange and brown paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Cotton balls
- Glue
Keep the fun going—grab our Fall Busy Book for even more hands-on autumn activities!
Instructions:
1. Cut the Pie Slices
Start by cutting a white paper plate into triangle-shaped “slices” to resemble pieces of pumpkin pie—you can use kid-friendly craft scissors like these safety scissors for little hands.
These paper plate pumpkin pie slices form the base of your craft, making it an easy and mess-free project. If you need paper plates, this bulk pack of paper plates works perfectly for craft time and snacks!
2. Paint the Pie
Paint the main part of of each slice orange, leaving the wide end (the crust edge) unpainted. Then paint that crust edge brown. If you don’t have brown paint, markers work just fine.
3. Add Whipped Cream
Pumpkin pie is never complete without a little bit of whip cream! Once the paint is dry, glue a giant cotton ball in the center of the pumpkin pie slice for a fluffy dollop of whipped cream.
Let it Dry
Allow your pumpkin pie slices to dry completely before displaying to make sure all the paint and glued-on pieces are fully set. Once dry, your finished pumpkin pie paper plate craft can be proudly displayed on the fridge, added to a festive fall bulletin board, or even used as a cute DIY decoration for your Thanksgiving table.
Let your kids show off their creativity while adding a homemade touch to your autumn decor!
More Fall Fun for Kids
Looking for more fall-themed fun? Here are some of our favorite fall books and activity ideas to pair with this craft:
📚 Favorite Fall Books for Kids
Snuggle up with these seasonal reads your kids will love:
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert – Get on Amazon
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! by Lucille Colandro – Get on Amazon
- Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson – Get on Amazon
Fun Fall Activities for Kids (With Must-Have Supplies)
1. Leaf Rubbing Art
Let kids collect leaves and use crayons or colored pencils with white drawing paper to create beautiful leaf rubbings.
2. Apple Stamping
Cut an apple in half, dip it in washable paint, and stamp it onto craft paper for a fun fall art project. Try this fun apple stamping craft!
3. Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt
Use this printable fall scavenger hunt or grab a kids’ nature journal to take on your next autumn walk. Also be sure to grab this free 1000 hours outdoors printable!
4. Pumpkin Decorating (No Carving Needed!)
Grab some mini pumpkins and decorate them with googly eyes, markers, and fall-themed stickers.
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