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This mama loves a good creative challenge. So when I was given the unusual challenge to create a kids Halloween party game using some toilet paper, I was like, “Game On!”
Of course, toilet paper is perfect for Halloween Mummies. But I decided to think in terms of the shape of the roll instead of the white stuff around it. Here’s the Kids Pumpkin Halloween Party Game I came up with…
Pumpkin Chuckin’ DIY Halloween Party Game
Kids Halloween games can be tricky. You don’t want anything too scary at a kids Halloween party since different kids and families have different views and scare-tolerance. But PUMPKINS are always a safe bet! And using toilet paper to make the pumpkins for the game adds a silly spin, too.
The toilet paper pumpkins do take a little bit of time to make, but they’re so adorable! Plus, you can save them to play the game at future Halloween parties or Fall Festivals. Or even for Fall decor! Here are the basic supplies you’ll need…
- Cottonelle Triple Roll Toilet Paper
- orange and green felt
or fleece fabric
- scissors
- hot glue gun
and glue sticks
- harvest basket
- orange paper
- ribbon
- markers
- hole punch
After you make the toilet paper pumpkins, you simple set the basket (or baskets) up on the floor or ground and have the child stand back and try to “chuck” the pumpkin into the basket. Easy peasy! Plus, easy to customize for kids of different ages and abilities.
Sawyer and Priscilla had a blast playing this whimsical DIY Pumpkin Chuckin’ Halloween Game. And I felt safe having toss soft, cushy toilet paper pumpkins instead of harder heavier pumpkins.
We plan to take our Pumpkin Chuckin’ Halloween Game to an upcoming Cub Scout Halloween Party. It should be a hit with those busy boys!
Now, Here’s How to Make this Kids Pumpkin Halloween Game:
Pumpkin Chuckin' DIY Halloween Party Game for Kids
Equipment
- scissors
- hole punch
- hot glue gun
Materials
- 3 roll(s) of toilet paper
- 6 8x12" sheet(s) of felt orange
- 2 8x12" sheet(s) of felt green
- 1-2 bushel basket(s) or other large basket
- construction paper orange
- ribbon
- markers
Instructions
- Use hot glue to glue the short ends of 2 sheets of orange felt together, making one piece of felt approximately 8x23".
- Wrap the long piece of felt around one of the rolls of toilet paper, securing overlapping end with hot glue. Tuck overhanging felt into the holes of the toilet paper roll and secure with hot glue.
- Cut a rectangle out of the green felt, then roll it up and glue it into a stem shape. Glue one end into one of the holes on the felt-covered toilet paper roll "pumpkin" to make a stem.
- Cut a leaf shape out of green felt and glue one end of it at the base of the stem.
- Repeat steps 1 through 4 to make 2 more pumpkins (or as many as you wish).
- Cut a pumpkin shape out of orange paper and use a marker to white "PUMPKIN CHUCKIN'" on it. Punch a hole in the top tie it to the harvest basket with ribbon.
- Place the harvest basket on the floor/ground, then have your child stand back and "chuck" the pumpkins into the harvest basket to play the game!
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Ashley McKee says
Krissy, I love this! We’re going to use this as an activity for our upcoming “Fall Into The Arts” night at school!
Victoria says
This looks so simple to make and would be so much fun! Great idea to try out next Fall! Thanks for sharing over at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! I chose you as one of my favorites from last weeks hop!
Anna@The Measured Mom says
Adorable! Thanks for linking up!
Kim @ This Ole Mom says
Krissy,
I love that Pumpkin Chuckin …what a cute idea. I need to pin this for next year!
Kim
http://www.thisolemom.com
Amy Jung says
CUTE game! Glad I stopped by…
Maria says
What a fun idea! The pumpkins are so cute!