Materials

  • Orange, green, and brown tissue paper
  • Glue sticks
  • Large paper placemat base
  • Black marker

How to Make It

  1. Draw a large pumpkin outline on the placemat paper.
  2. Have the child glue tissue squares inside to fill the pumpkin.
  3. Use green and brown for the stem and vines.
  4. Add a nameplate at the top for personalization.

Benefits

Strengthens finger muscles and hand-eye coordination, and results in a bright, display-worthy piece of art.


4. Corn Kernel Stamped Cornucopia Placemat

This unique craft uses the ends of corn cobs or bubble wrap to stamp kernel-like patterns, creating a tidy cornucopia layout.