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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Parents and kids will be hooked! Easy pumpkin origami ideas, perfect for Halloween crafts (21–30)
Jack-o’-lanterns you can make 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.
Pumpkin and Ghost Pocket
Speaking of Halloween, there’s a tradition where children dress up and go from house to house saying “trick or treat!” to receive sweets.
Since it’s a perfect occasion, why not add a Halloween-like touch? If you make pumpkin and ghost pockets out of origami, draw faces on them, and decorate them—for example, by giving the ghost a little cane—they’ll turn out really cute.
The space between the pumpkin and the ghost forms a pocket, so you can put candy inside and give it as a gift.
Give it a try!
Pumpkin candy pack
A pumpkin candy pack that makes a lovely Halloween decoration for your room.
You can place a lollipop inside a folded pumpkin origami.
When children come by saying “Trick or treat,” hand it to them with a cheerful “Happy Halloween.” They’re sure to love candy tucked inside an origami pumpkin pack.
You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.
Some folds are a bit tricky, but why not try making it together with your child?
Pumpkin wand
When it comes to Halloween, ghosts are indispensable.
This time, let’s use origami to make a pumpkin wand.
First, make the pumpkin head with orange origami paper, then draw a face on it with a pen.
Depending on how you draw it, the pumpkin will show different expressions.
Next, choose origami paper in your favorite color, offset the tip and fold it into a triangle, then roll it up to create a twisted-pattern wand.
Attach the pumpkin to the wand, and you’re done.
As variations, you can also make ghost or bat wands, which will help create a lively Halloween atmosphere.
Ghost with a pumpkin on its head
You often see jack-o’-lantern and ghost decorations around Halloween, right? Let’s try combining these two iconic Halloween motifs.
A ghost topped with a pumpkin feels unique and is likely to spark your child’s creativity.
You can also enjoy making both the jack-o’-lantern and the ghost from a single sheet of origami paper.
Once it’s finished, draw the facial features.
It’s fun how the overall feel changes depending on the expression.
You don’t have to stick to classic pumpkin colors like orange or yellow—use any origami paper you like.
This way, your child can create a distinctive piece that showcases their own sensibility.
jack-o’-lantern
The “Pumpkin Lantern,” a fusion of Japanese paper lanterns and overseas jack-o’-lanterns, is the new go-to for Halloween decorations! By cutting and pasting origami or drawing faces with a pen, you can create a uniquely styled pumpkin lantern.
Stick them all over the wall or attach them to tape to make hanging decorations, and your room will instantly be filled with Halloween vibes.
You can make ghost lanterns using almost the same steps, making them perfect for character-themed fun too.
Choosing what expressions to give them and where to display them will spark conversations between parents and children, creating even more delightful Halloween memories.
Pumpkin Man
When you think of Halloween, the first thing that comes to mind is the jack-o’-lantern, right? This time, we’re making a “Pumpkin Man” out of origami.
It doesn’t just show the face—you can create the whole body—so it’s perfect for playing with as a character after you’re done.
The finished figure already has an adorable expression, but you can enjoy customizing it however you like: make a cape with black origami, put a hat on, and give it a staff using a straw or a toothpick to give it a wizard look.
Chat with your child about how you want to make it as you go, and enjoy a special Halloween together.
a ghost holding a pumpkin
This is a cute craft featuring a pure white ghost holding an orange pumpkin.
You can make both the white ghost and the pumpkin from a single sheet of origami paper.
As you fold the ghost, the shape of the pumpkin will appear.
The moment it emerges, kids will likely widen their eyes in surprise and delight.
Once you finish the ghost holding the pumpkin, fold a hat out of origami too and place it on top.
It looks like a fun project that parents and children can enjoy together.
Origami is great for communicating with kids.
How about taking your time folding while chatting with your child?
Ghosts and pumpkins
Origami ideas featuring a ghost, a quintessential Halloween character, and a pumpkin.
The two pieces share the same steps up to a certain point, making them great for childcare settings where you create together with kids.
First, fold the origami paper to the left and right to make creases.
Open the paper, then fold the bottom up to meet the center, and fold in the left and right sides as well.
Next, open the inner bottom section as you fold, then fold it back toward the center.
While opening the top part, fold it down, and finish by folding the paper on the back side—done.
By folding the left and right parts once more, you can also create a coffin shape with this idea.
pumpkin candy holder
While creations that simply decorate walls or ceilings are nice, many of you might prefer to make something practical if you’re going to the trouble, right? For those people, we recommend this pumpkin candy holder.
Instead of being box-shaped, it’s shaped like a clasp purse, so although its capacity is small, there’s enough space to hold a few hard candies or pieces of gum.
You can pin just the back side with a thumbtack, turning it into both wall art and a bit of storage.
