Cute Halloween Pencil Toppers – Jack-o’-Lanterns

 

Looking for a quick and fun Halloween craft to make with kids? These cute Jack-o’-lantern pencil toppers are made using the inflatable origami water balloon. They’re easy to fold and a fun way to add a little Halloween spirit to everyday pencils!

What you’ll need
Orange origami paper, cut into 3″ × 3″ square
Green washi tape for the stems
A pen to draw the Jack-o’-lantern faces
Pencils to decorate

 

How to make them

First, fold the orange paper into an origami water balloon. Once folded, gently shape it and attach a small piece of green washi tape to the top to make the stem. Finish by drawing a funny or spooky face on the pumpkin. To learn how to fold the water balloon, watch my YouTube Short for a quick, step-by-step tutorial!

 

These little pumpkins are quick to make, and you can give each one a different expression to make them even more fun. They’re perfect for decorating pencils for Halloween, or as a small handmade addition to a Halloween party activity.
Happy folding, and have fun making your own little paper pumpkins! 🎃

Candy Corn Spider in the background is available to download at iStock.