Parents and kids will be hooked! Easy pumpkin origami ideas—perfect for Halloween crafts.

Chomped Pumpkin

[Halloween Origami] How to fold a chomping pumpkin with audio commentary ☆ How to make a hungry pumpkin with paper / Tatsukuri

The origami pumpkin ghost can chomp onto all sorts of things.

There’s a gap at the pumpkin’s mouth, so you can attach it to other origami pieces and expand your creations.

If you make a small pumpkin ghost bite onto the head of the larger ghost, it looks like a cute little hat.

You can also link several chomping pumpkin ghosts into a wreath—perfect for decorating your room for Halloween.

Try making biting pumpkins in different sizes and colors.

With a bit of creativity, you might come up with wonderful projects using these chomping pumpkins.

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Pumpkin and ghost in one shot

[Halloween Origami] Pumpkin and Ghost with One Sheet of Paper [ハロウィン折り紙] 1枚でカボチャとおばけ

When people hear “Halloween,” many of them probably picture pumpkins and ghosts.

That’s why I’d like to recommend this: a pumpkin and a ghost from a single sheet.

As the title suggests, this is a simple art project that lets you create a pumpkin and a ghost using just one piece of paper.

Although the shapes look intricate, the folding itself is straightforward, so even young children whose fine motor skills are still developing can make it.

In the video, the facial features are drawn with a pen, but depending on the type of origami paper, the ink may bleed or not adhere well.

In that case, I recommend cutting the facial parts out of another sheet of origami and gluing them on.

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pumpkin basket

[Halloween Origami] How to Make a Ghost [Easy Halloween Origami] Pumpkin Basket 🎃 Jack-o'-Lantern 🎃 Skeleton 💀 Bat 🦇 Tutorial | 종이접기 折纸 | 万圣节 幽灵

When it comes to origami, many people probably think that once you make something, it just gets left alone afterward.

It’s true that origami often ends up as a purely decorative object after you finish folding it.

That’s why I recommend this pumpkin basket.

It’s a pumpkin-shaped origami modeled after a basket.

While the instructions are a bit challenging, once you make it, you can use it as a play item for pretend games.

You can also customize it by changing the material used for the handle, so try creating this piece in various patterns.

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Three-tier pumpkin

[Halloween Origami] How to Make a 3-Tier Pumpkin Tower

If you want to create an eye-catching piece, we recommend this three-tiered pumpkin.

You’ll make it using one sheet of orange origami paper and one sheet of black origami paper.

It might sound tricky since a single sheet represents three pumpkins, but it’s a flat design, so even children can start easily.

Another plus is that it uses few sheets, making it easy to produce multiple pieces.

It’s a project that kindergarten seniors and lower-grade elementary school kids can make, so be sure to try it as a parent–child activity.

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Two-tier pumpkin

Let’s try folding an origami pumpkin with two tiers: a small pumpkin sitting on top of a large pumpkin.

Instead of using one large sheet and one small sheet, you can actually make two stacked pumpkins from a single sheet of origami paper.

The finished piece may look complicated, but it’s made with very simple folds—so even children who aren’t confident with origami can do it if they take their time.

When you’re done, draw faces on the big and small pumpkins with a marker to finish them off.

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Pumpkin box

[Halloween Origami] Pumpkin Box, Ghost Box

If you’re looking to create something cute yet practical, we recommend this pumpkin box.

You’ll make it with two sheets of origami paper.

The box itself isn’t too difficult, but the lid—shaped like a hat—has many curved surfaces, making it a bit more challenging.

So if a child is making it, it might be a good idea for a parent to help with the lid.

As shown in the video, you can adapt the design to other characters too, so try making a variety of versions!

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Jack-o’-lanterns you can make from age 3

Super easy: Make a Jack-o’-Lantern with origami—perfect for kids from age 3! 🎃

By around age three, many children can move their fingers quite skillfully, right? A jack-o’-lantern like this is something those children can make and enjoy.

When folding it together as a parent and child, try saying, “We’re folding it into an ice cream shape,” as you go.

With just six folds, you’ll have an adorable jack-o’-lantern.

It can also be a fun time to chat with your child while drawing the face on with a pen.

If you paste your finished creations onto construction paper and display them, it will make Halloween even more festive.

A home decorated with pieces you made yourselves is lovely, too.

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