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Tissue paper jack o lantern

Orange tissue squares on sticky paper make a glowing pumpkin face for the window.

Tissue paper jack o lantern
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes
Cost$3 to $6

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut a pumpkin frame
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    Cut a pumpkin frame

    Cut a pumpkin outline from black paper, like a cookie cutter with the middle gone.

  2. Step 2: Stick the frame down
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    Stick the frame down

    Peel 1 sheet of contact paper and tape it sticky side up. Press the frame onto it.

  3. Step 3: Fill with orange
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    Fill with orange

    Let your child press tissue squares inside the frame. Overlaps glow brighter.

  4. Step 4: Add the face
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    Add the face

    Press on black paper triangles for eyes and a jagged smile.

  5. Step 5: Seal it
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    Seal it

    Cover with the second sheet of contact paper. Trim around the frame and tape it to a window.

Edie's tip

Precut the tissue paper into squares and keep them in a muffin tin. It keeps the pieces from blowing away.

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