Today on Craft Play Learn we have a super fun and easy Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Decoration. Shaped as Mickey's ears this super fun craft is a great idea for the little ones at home or at preschool. It's simple easy and comes with a free Mickey Halloween template.
This is a fun kids craft that uses glitter and glue and is fantastic for developing fine motor skills and fostering creativity in kids.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Great for Porch or Tabletop: This cute pumpkin is perfect for decorating your doorstep, windowsill, or Halloween party table.
- Paint or Carve It: Kids can paint it bright orange with Mickey’s face, or go the extra mile and carve those iconic ears if using real pumpkins.
- No Tricks, All Treats: It’s a fun and safe pumpkin activity for little crafters—no spooky surprises, just lots of smiles!
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make This Mickey Mouse Craft
- Step 1: Download and print out the pumpkin Mickey head ornament template. Pay close attention to the colours the PDF instructs you to print each page on.
- Step 2: Start assembling the Mickey pumpkin ornament by gluing the ears behind the face. You can use a glue stick or PVA glue the choice is yours. I find a glue stick less messy but either will work for this fun paper craft decoration.
- Step 3: Next, add the stem and leaf on top of the Mickey mouse head. This creates the effect of a Pumpkin and looks great between Mickey's ears.
- Step 4: Carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter. PVA glue is great for glitter and it will dry super fast.
- Step 5: Add glitter and shake off the excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process. You might want to make one as an example and allow the kids to get creative and add glitter where they choose. Once the Mickey pumpkin decoration is complete, cut a small piece of thread or ribbon and loop it to create a hook.
Glue the ribbon or twine behind the pumpkin.
If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same colour as the pumpkin to the back and the decoration is complete.
Your DIY Mickey Mouse halloween ornament is done and ready for your Halloween tree! If you don't have a tree, maybe try hanging your Mickey ornament somewhere else in the home. I'm sure wherever you choose to hang this, it will look great.
💡 Pro Tip: Add glow-in-the-dark paint or glitter to the pumpkin face and ears. It creates a fun nighttime effect and makes your Mickey Pumpkin shine even in the dark!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Decoration
- Download the Template: Begin by downloading the free Mickey Pumpkin template. It provides accurate shapes for cutting and helps simplify the entire crafting process.
- Assemble the Face: Carefully attach the Mickey ears behind the pumpkin face cutout. This step gives the piece its charming and recognizable Disney-inspired appearance.
- Add Stem and Leaf: Glue the green leaf and brown stem to the top of the pumpkin. These final touches complete the festive Halloween design in a cute way.
- Apply Glitter (Optional): For added sparkle, apply glue to specific areas and gently sprinkle glitter. This enhances the craft with a fun, eye-catching finish.
- Prepare for Hanging: Cut a piece of ribbon or twine and glue it to the top to form a loop. This lets you display your pumpkin easily on walls or doors.
- Finishing Touch: Use a circle of cardstock to cover the glued ribbon area on the back. It hides the adhesive and gives the craft a neat, finished look.
💭 FAQs
You’ll need cardstock, glue, scissors, ribbon or twine, and glitter. These supplies help you build a colorful and festive Mickey pumpkin decoration.
Print the template, glue the ears behind the face, add the stem and leaf, glitter, and attach a ribbon loop for hanging.
Yes, you can personalize the decoration by choosing different colors, adding glow-in-the-dark glitter, or incorporating other embellishments to suit your style.
Absolutely! This craft is perfect for kids, promoting creativity and fine motor skills. It's especially enjoyable for preschoolers and toddlers..
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Download Template
Download this free Printable Pumpkin Halloween Template here!
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