This past spring I made an easy, fun project called Easy Easter Bunny Art. It’s a fast, fun project that even little ones can do because it’s so simple. While making it I thought of a bunch of variations, and I’m bringing the first to you today with Easy Halloween Art! I know what you’re thinking, “How does she come up with these amazing titles?!” It’s a gift people, a gift. 🙂
If you’ve peeked at the Easy Easter Bunny Art you know it involved cutting a frame and strips of paper and gluing everything together. That was already easy, but I’ve made this one even easier. This time around all I used were paper, tape, and a cutting tool.
First, I chose my frame. I used an 8×10, which helped me appropriately size my pumpkin (approximately 6.5×7.5 inches). I also chose to make my surrounding paper orange to pump up the Halloween spirit a bit.
I then broke into my stash of underutilized scrapbooking paper and pulled out some fun Halloween patterns. Unlike the Easter project, where I carefully cut all the strips of paper, this time I decided to tear them to give them a fun, rough effect. Plus, it was faster!
I actually used my Silhouette to cut out the pumpkin and the exacto knife to clean up some edges , but that is not necessary so if you don’t have a Silhouette or another version of a cutting machine don’t feel like you can’t make this. It’s ridiculously simple. Look, I even accidentally ripped the paper too. Oops. I’m not going to lie; that caused a momentary internal freak out and I thought I was going to have to start over until I realized I’d just tape my pieces right over it and no one would ever know (until I posted it on my blog, I guess). So if you decide to do this project on your own or with your kiddos and something like this happens, the project can still be salvaged and turn out great.
Just decide which side you want to be the front of your pumpkin (the side everyone will see), and tape your paper pieces to the opposite side.
And because everything looks better in a frame, here’s the finished product again.
So easy! I’m curious, is the Halloween spirit already in your house? My kids have already been asking me for weeks about when we can buy their costumes. I hope I can make it another almost two months!
Marta @ petiteraisin.ca
Super easy, and cute. You can totally make this as chic, or cutesy as you like. Super versatile. Options are endless too! Bats, witches hats…so fun!
.:Marta:.
Emily
They really are endless, which I love! 🙂
antonella
Great idea! I love the colors of Halloween, but don’t have many decorations. I have been planning some projects, but have to finish up some ornaments that I promised (they may take me the rest of year to finish – lol)
I linked over from the Inspiration Board Creative Party where I am participating too and would love it if you’d stop by.
Hugs, antonella 🙂
Emily
I’d love to, Antonella. On my way there now 🙂
Domesticated Breakdown
I pinned this, awesome idea, and we are always looking for new ideas for fall crafts 🙂
Emily
Thanks! 🙂
Leslie
This is cute! This would look cute as you walk into the door of my house. Its simple. I just might have to borrow this idea. I’m stopping by from the Thursday blog hop. I’m already following through Bloglovin though.
Emily
Borrow away, Leslie! I’d love to see yours if you decide to make one. I see “sarcasm” in your blog name… I have to check it out immediately 🙂
Diana Rambles
Adorable!!
Emily
Thanks, Diana! 🙂 I just saw that Hello Kitty lunch you made. I can’t let my daughter see that. I’ll never be able to make her a regular lunch again! Too cute.
Louisa @ My Family & Abruzzo
I love that, the colours and patterns are great. I may have a go! I’m one of your new followers from the hop. : )
Emily
Thanks! I hope you do. 🙂 It’s a lot of fun. Just promise to send me pics when you’re finished!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog
I love this! So cute and simple too! I might have to try this one with the C’s! Thanks for sharing, Emily!
~Abby =)
Emily
Thanks, Abby!
Krista @ the happy housie
So cute Emily!! I love the texture of the ripped paper!! Thanks so much for sharing at Work it Wednesday this week:) Hope to see you back!
Emily
Thanks, Krista. I’ll definitely be back. Thanks for hosting 🙂
Jo
This is adorable. I will be doing this and sharing. Thanks so much!
Jo @ http://www.mssouthernmom@blogspot.com
Emily
Thanks, Jo!
Beth
The kids I nanny for would love this project, pinning!
Coming from the link party palooza!
Beth @ The First Year Blog
Emily
Thanks, Beth. I hope they love it.
Kayla @ Home Coming blog
This is SUPER cute! I’d love for you to link up to The DIY’ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-28.html
Emily
Just linked up! 🙂
Kait @ ChickadeeSays
I love this! It is so cute and whimsical! Pinned : )
xx Kait
Emily
Thanks, Kait. Ridiculously easy crafts are my favorite.
Jenny
This is fantastic. I am a nanny and we do crafts often and this is something we could so easily do! Visiting from the hop today 🙂
Emily
That’s great! I hope you and the kids enjoy it 🙂
Maria
Emily, this is great, thank you for sharing. It will be very useful for my classroom:) I am pinning your post!
Maria
http://www.musicteachingandparenting.com
Emily
Thanks, Maria! I hope it comes in handy for you.
Christina at SWEET HAUTE
This is a nice post! I would like to invite you to SHARE this cool post at my link up party if you haven’t already, hope you stop by every week! I really appreciate your support and encouragement .
http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/2013/09/thursday-sweet-haute-share.html
Be Sweet~
Christina at
SWEET HAUTE
Emily
Thanks for the invite. Just shared 🙂
Del
This is such a great craft for Halloween! Looks like so much fun. The frame definitely takes it up a notch.
Found you through Tell Us Tuesday.
Emily
Thanks. In my opinion, the frame makes a huge difference! 🙂
Heather
This is just adorable! LOVE it, and how easy it would be to make… but it makes such a statement.. CUTE & CrEaTiVe – as always! 🙂
Emily
Thanks, Heather 🙂
Becca
Very cute! Thanks for stopping by DIY Vintage Chic’s Friday’s Five Features and Fun Festivities. Don’t forget to stop back by this Friday!
Emily
Will do! Thanks, Becca 🙂
Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go
This is so cute! I love it! I’m featuring this at my link party tonight and pinning!
Emily
Thanks so much for the feature! It’s sinfully easy (my fav kind of craft) 🙂
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog
I know I already commented on how much I love this, but I still think it is so absolutely darling. What a great idea for DIY art! Thanks so much for linking up at Get Your DIY On! Hope to see you on Sunday at 7 pm EST to link up your spooky outdoor decor!!
~Abby =)
Emily
Thanks, Abby! The spookiest outdoor decor I have right now are our wild bushes that are in desperate need of a trim :/ I hope to participate next time though.