Create Your Own Pumpkin Patch

Pick some creative fun with this Create Your Own Pumpkin Patch CIY! Shape colorful pumpkins with Crayola Model Magic, then customize them with playful faces, curly vines, leaves, and more. Add pumpkins in different colors and sizes along with festive fall details to build a one-of-a-kind patch that's ready for the season.

Find more seasonal activities and creative inspiration on our Fall Creativity page!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, Adult

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Model Magic
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Roll a piece of orange Model Magic into a ball to create the base of your pumpkin.

  • Step 2

    Use the handle of a paintbrush, pencil, or similar tool to gently press lines around the pumpkin, creating the look of pumpkin grooves.

  • Step 3

    Shape a small piece of brown Model Magic into a stem and attach it to the top of the pumpkin.

  • Step 4

    Roll green Model Magic into a long, thin strand. Wrap the strand around the handle of a paintbrush or pencil to create a curly vine.

    Attach one end of the vine near the pumpkin stem, then carefully slide out the handle to keep the vine's curly shape.

  • Step 5

    Shape a small piece of green Model Magic into a leaf and attach it near the stem and vine.

  • Step 6

    Use black Model Magic to create eyes and a mouth, then press them onto the pumpkin to make a fun jack-o'-lantern face.

  • Step 7

    Add small pieces of pink Model Magic to the pumpkin's cheeks for a colorful finishing touch.

  • Step 8

    Create additional pumpkins in different colors, shapes, and sizes, then add details like leaves, vines, flowers, and a fence to complete your festive pumpkin patch.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Mix up your pumpkins! Use different Model Magic colors, shapes, and sizes to create a pumpkin patch full of variety.
  • Give each pumpkin personality with different faces, expressions, colors, and decorative details. 
  • Build out your patch with Model Magic leaves, flowers, vines, fences, signs, or other festive fall details.


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