Parents and kids will be hooked! Easy pumpkin origami ideas—perfect for Halloween crafts.
I want to enjoy origami with my child during the Halloween season! In this article, we’ll introduce origami pumpkin ideas that are perfect for you.
We’ve gathered a variety of folding methods, from simple flat designs to three-dimensional pieces with a strong presence.
You can choose based on your child’s age and comfort level with origami, so you’ll enjoy the time making them together.
Origami pumpkins are also great for preparing for a Halloween party, so be sure to find your favorite design and give it a try!
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Kids and parents will be hooked! Easy pumpkin origami ideas. Perfect for Halloween crafts (1–10)
Simple way to fold a pumpkin (origami)
Origami is fun for both children and adults, but in fact it’s an activity that can be age-dependent.
Especially for children around kindergarten-to-first-grade age, origami with many complex folds may be a bit challenging.
That’s why we recommend this simple pumpkin design.
The steps progress in a shape similar to a paper crane up to a certain point, so even children who aren’t used to origami can make it steadily.
The video shows a green pumpkin, but yellow or orange will look just as pumpkin-like, so please give it a try.
Pumpkin ghost made from a single sheet
If it’s a piece where a cute little ghost peeks out from a jack-o’-lantern, kids are sure to love it.
You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper to create creases, then continue folding along them.
Since you’ll be folding from the back side, the kids will likely be amazed by the lovely result when you turn it over as it nears completion.
Let’s draw eyes and a nose on the pumpkin ghost and the ghost.
The finished piece will look great as a room decoration and would also make a popular prize for a Halloween event.
Ghost and pumpkin gift case
When it comes to Halloween, we tend to end up making a lot of horror- or gothic-themed items, don’t we? I imagine many people would also like to create something cute.
For those people, I recommend this origami ghost and pumpkin gift case.
It’s a charming design that leaves a strong impression, and you can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.
The folding is a bit complex, but it’s still at a level that children can enjoy.
In the video, the facial features are made from paper, but drawing everything with a pen is also a great option.
Fall in love together! Easy pumpkin origami ideas for parents and kids. Perfect for Halloween crafts (11–20)
Jack-o’-lantern
If you’re looking to make a classic Halloween craft, I recommend this Halloween jack-o’-lantern.
There are similar origami pieces in this article, but unlike those, this one is characterized by its recreation of the pumpkin’s ridges.
The difficulty level is manageable for lower elementary school students, and even preschoolers can make it with proper support.
In the video, the facial features are made with origami, but drawing them with a pen is also a good option.
pumpkin ghost
Around Halloween, you start seeing pumpkin ghosts—jack-o’-lanterns—everywhere, right? Some are made from real pumpkins, and others are crafted from construction paper.
You can even make a pumpkin ghost out of origami that looks just like the real thing.
First, fold the paper into a triangle, then unfold it once.
Fold along the creases you made to shape the pumpkin ghost.
Once it’s finished, you can stick it on the wall as is.
You can also customize it by turning it into a calendar decoration or a wreath.
Try adding an origami hat, or attach it to a paper straw to make a cute stick decoration.
Pumpkin ghost frame
Kids are sure to get excited about creating this big pumpkin ghost mouth craft.
Try putting a note with a Halloween message inside the wide-open mouth.
It’s also a great idea to place origami ghosts or candies within the frame.
Inside the folded frame, insert another piece of origami paper.
You could use paper with Halloween-themed patterns, dots, or other designs.
How about resizing and inserting a family photo to fit inside the frame as well? It will make a lovely Halloween decoration for your room and help set a festive Halloween mood.
A pumpkin that holds lollipops
On Halloween, many households probably prepare lots of treats, don’t they? Seeing children come by saying “trick or treat” to collect sweets is a scene unique to Halloween.
Let’s make a pumpkin case that perfectly fits a lollipop.
The children who come for treats are sure to love the cute pumpkin candy.
The steps aren’t very complicated, so it’s easy to fold.
It would also be fun to make it together while chatting as a parent and child.