Cute Clay Pot Pumpkin Pie Craft For Kids
Craft a cute clay pot pumpkin pie decoration using inexpensive supplies from the Dollar Store. These quick and simple pumpkin pies take around 30 minutes.
I love doing craft projects with kids, and when it’s using supplies from the Dollar Store, it’s a win-win situation. You get a fun project with the kids that doesn’t cost the earth.
Check out this adorable clay pot craft that’s as easy as it is cute! A simple Dollar Store clay pot, a little paint, and wiggly eyes transform into the most adorable Pumpkin Pies. If you have kids to keep entertained, this craft is a winner!
Parent Tip: This craft is suitable for older kids 8 and up. You can make it with younger children, but they will need your help with the gluing.
Display the finished clay pot pumpkin pie on your Thanksgiving table as a delightful centerpiece.
Make several and scatter them around your living space for a touch of festive cheer. These adorable creations also make for thoughtful gifts, spreading smiles to friends and family during the holiday season.
They couldn’t be easier to make. Let’s go step by step through the process.
Materials
- Clay Pot, 2.5″
- Googly eyes
- White tinsel Pom Poms
- Light beige craft felt
- Orange, Tan, and Pink craft paint
- Brown Paper Shreds
- Small Fall decorations
- Glue Gun and Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Pencil with new Eraser
- Permanent Marker, Black
How To Make The Clay Pot Pumpkin Pies
Step One: Painting The Pot
To start this craft, remove the paper tag from the clay pot. Paint the base of the clay pot orange. Allow the paint to dry, and if needed, you can apply a second coat for a more vibrant finish.
Paint the rim and inside of the clay pot with tan acrylic craft paint. Let the paint dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Step Two: Attaching The Felt “Pie Crust”
Grab some tan craft felt and a black marker. Measure and mark two ½” by 12″ rectangles on the tan felt. Once marked, carefully cut out the rectangular strips using scissors, making sure to cut just inside the black lines.
Attach the felt strip to the rim of the clay pot using a glue gun and glue sticks. Fold the strips of tan felt back and forth for that classic fluted pie crust edge, creating a charming ruffled effect. Once you reach the end of the first strip, glue the second strip onto it and continue creating the ruffles along the rim. This adds a delightful finishing touch to the pie crust design.
Step Three: Adding The Face
Moving on to step 3, let’s give your pumpkin pie some personality! Grab a glue gun and glue sticks to attach two googly eyes onto the clay pot, forming the cute face of the pie. To add a touch of rosy cheeks, dip a fresh pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and gently dot it on both sides of the face. Now, draw a permanent black marker and draw a smiling mouth stretching from cheek to cheek!
Step Four: Finishing Touches
Moving on to the final step, Step Four: Finishing Touches, it’s time to add those last adorable details! Take a white tinsel pompom and glue it into place creating a whimsical whipped cream nose.
Fill the clay pot with paper shreds to complete the look for that authentic pie-filling appearance. Top it off with some small Fall decorations. We found some cute raffia pumpkins.
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Adapting This Craft
- Use Craft Foam: Instead of using tan craft felt for the pie crust, you can opt for tan craft foam. Follow the same steps to measure, cut, and attach the foam to the rim of the clay pot for a slightly different texture and appearance.
- Customize the Face: Get creative with the pumpkin pie’s face! Instead of wiggle eyes, you can use googly eyes, buttons, or even paint the eyes directly onto the clay pot. Experiment with various facial expressions to give each pie its own unique personality.
- Pie Filling Alternatives: While paper shreds are great for a decorative touch, you can also fill the clay pot with small decorative gourds, pinecones, or miniature artificial leaves for an autumn-themed arrangement.
- Fill With Treats: In addition to using paper shreds or other decorative items, you can fill the clay pot with various Thanksgiving-themed treats. This adds a festive touch to your pumpkin pie craft and makes it a delightful treat container for guests during your Thanksgiving celebration.
Remember, crafting is all about adding your unique touch and having fun. Feel free to mix and match these alternatives to create something that’s perfect for you!
Use This Clay Pot Pumpkin Pie Craft When
- Thanksgiving Dinner: Brighten your table with these crafts as a festive centerpiece or decoration. And hey, why settle for just one? They are the perfect size for a tiered tray display.
- Family Gatherings: This would be a fun craft for a family gathering over Thanksgiving. Older kids can help younger children with the gluing.
- School Thanksgiving Activities: Teachers, how about adding this craft to your classroom plans for a fun Thanksgiving activity? You may want to recruit some parent volunteers to help with gluing.
- Youth Groups: Kids in a youth group would have a blast with this project – it’s a cool activity to keep them engaged.
- Sweet Gift: Spread some holiday cheer by gifting neighbors this adorable Thanksgiving decoration. It’s also a thoughtful hostess gift if you’re heading to a family or friends for a Thanksgiving gathering.
Clay Pot Love Bugs
Equipment
- Black Permanent Marker
- Pencil with new Eraser
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- scissors
Materials
- 2.5 inch Clay Pots
- Heart-shaped rhinestones
- Small red tinsel Pom Poms
- Small white pom pom
- Red Chenille Stems
- Large red foam hearts
- Acrylic Craft Paint: Pink and red
- Google eyes
Instructions
- Start by giving your clay pots a clean canvas by removing tags or stickers. Once that’s done, grab your pink acrylic paint and brush on a base coat. Let it dry, and then add another layer.
- Let’s give our love bugs some charming antennas! Grab a chenille stem and cut it into four-inch sections. Bend each section in half and use the glue gun to attach a red pompom to each end of the bent chenille stem.
- Accent the base of your love bug by creating contrasting red polka dots. Simply dip a new pencil eraser into red paint and dab it onto the pot.
- Next up, let’s give our love bug wings! Cut off the bottom of two foam hearts to form wing shapes. Use hot glue to attach the wings to the center of the clay pot.
- Grab your hot glue gun and attach two wiggle googly eyes to the pot. Let’s bring rosy charm to our bug’s cheeks – mix a dab of red paint with some pink. Dip a new pencil eraser into the mixture and gently dot it on either side of the face.
- Place the antennae in the drain hole at the top of the pot and secure them with hot glue.
- Next, attach rhinestone hearts to your love bug for some extra sparkle. Then, grab a permanent black marker and draw a delightful smile from cheek to cheek.
- Last but not least, add a white pompom nose to each face. Your Clay Pot Love Bug is now ready to spread joy and love!
Notes
Are you ready to make your holidays fun and creative! This easy clay pot pumpkin pie decoration is a fun project to enjoy with your kids. Whether for your table, family events or as a sweet gift, this craft is about enjoying the season. So, grab your supplies, gather your family, and let’s get crafting! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!