With this Halloween DIY, you can turn a bag of balloons into an instant pumpkin patch. They’re fun to make and even more fun to pop – plus, their little jack-o-lantern faces are just so ridiculously cute.
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Grow Your Own Pumpkin Patch With This Halloween DIY!
Simple and Fun Halloween Decorations Ideas
Get into the spirit of fall with this super cute Halloween DIY! In just a few steps, you can make an instant pumpkin patch without having to leave your house. Simply blow up a few orange balloons, add candy (the best part), then draw on a spooky face!
When you’re ready for candy, just pop the balloons and fill up your treat bag. Try this fun project at your next Halloween party or make some with your kids as a fun weekend project!
What You'll Need For This DIY Halloween Treat:
- Orange balloons
- Candies, individually wrapped
- Green paper
- Black Sharpie
- Empty plastic water bottle
- Hand balloon pump
- Box cutter
- Scissors
Step 1: Fill Your Balloon With Candy
Grab your empty plastic bottle and use your box cutter to cut the top portion of the container. This will be used to stuff the balloon with candies before inflating.
Tip: Use a larger plastic bottle with a wider mouth for stuffing larger candies.
Step 2: Inflate the Balloon
With the candies inside, use the hand pump to blow up the balloon. Tie a knot when you reach the desired size of the balloon.
Step 3: Add Some Greenery
Create the fringe around the balloon pumpkin by using the green paper that you have.
Start with a square piece of paper. Fold it in half, then in quarters. Fold the edge of the square to meet the other edge to create a triangle.
Now, use your scissors to cut the folded paper. Try to make a petal shape, then open it up. It should have a flower pattern when unfolded. Glue it around the top of the balloon to represent the stem and vines.
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Step 4: Give Your Pumpkin a Face
Draw your favorite jack-o-lantern faces onto the balloons using your black Sharpie. Start off by creating the eyes by drawing an outline, next will be the nose, and then the eyes. Shade it off after.
This can be a fun activity to do with your kids to boost their creativity.
Note: With the candy in the balloon, the balloon should be able to stand on its own without a problem.
Step 5: Repeat!
Give your pumpkin some friends until you have a whole pumpkin patch. You can create different sizes for different treats if you like.
Step 6: Candy Time
Try out one balloon before using it at a party. Raise it on top of a table, then pop it with a pin.
When you're ready for candy, just pop the balloons and fill up your treat bag. Try this fun project at your next Halloween party or make some with your kids as a fun weekend project!
Do you have any other Halloween DIY ideas? We’d love to hear about them! Leave a comment and let us know!
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