If you are ever in the mood to do an enjoyable pumpkin activity with the kids, but you aren’t in the mood to be cleaning up slimy messes (i.e. pumpkin guts and seeds), then this activity is just for you. Instead of carving a jack-o-lantern, create one with soft gummy candy and pins.
Shoestring licorice or gummy worms can be used for the hair. Junior mints can be used for eyes. Tootsie rolls make excellent eyebrows. Gumdrops, marshmallows, gummy bears, gummy lifesavers, fruit by the foot, jelly beans … the creative possibilities are endless.
This is also an excellent idea for a Halloween party, a school activity or any other large gathering involving kids!
Enjoy!
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40 Comments
October 9, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Very cool, and I expect they take on a scarier appearance as the kids nibble at them.
October 9, 2007 at 10:04 PM
All of the sudden, Millie said everything was alright.
October 9, 2007 at 10:18 PM
What a great idea! And, so much safer than trying to carve the pumpkin.
October 10, 2007 at 5:02 AM
I love this idea, especially for my little one. I’m planning a Halloween party this year, and was just going to let the young kids draw on pumpkins, but this is a much more creative idea.
October 10, 2007 at 6:57 AM
Oh I love this idea! Call me a Halloween scrooge, but I hate to carve pumpkins…getting all the goo out drives me nuts…and then we usually have some kind of flesh wound occur..really, your idea is much better! lol!
October 10, 2007 at 7:44 AM
And suddenly… all was right with the world.
And those two little punkins are cute
October 10, 2007 at 7:56 AM
Very cute idea! I love carving pumpkins, but this looks like fun too…maybe to tide the kids over until pumpkin carving time, without ruining the pumpkin.
October 10, 2007 at 7:56 AM
What a great activity! I love the way your pumpkin turned out- so cute! I am a sucker for red hair though, lol!
October 10, 2007 at 8:24 AM
So cute!
October 10, 2007 at 8:25 AM
That’s adorable!
October 10, 2007 at 9:16 AM
You’re so creative! It looks sort of Jamaican with the Red Vines for hair. Very cute!
October 10, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Keri is so young and cute in that pic. It is amazing how fast they grow. The pumpkin looks delish!
October 10, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Great idea! I’ve just drawn or painted on faces but never thought of candy and pins! Cool. I work with Girl Guides so I can use this idea.
October 10, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Brilliant!
October 10, 2007 at 1:51 PM
Fantastic idea with gummi bears:) Very adorable li’l girl! happy WW!
October 10, 2007 at 2:34 PM
That is very cute.
October 10, 2007 at 2:57 PM
hi lucy: cool idea.
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October 10, 2007 at 3:00 PM
This is exactly what I need!!! I’m doing pumpkins with my sister’s foster children this weekend and I can’t stand all the mess of pumpkin guts!
Thank you!
October 10, 2007 at 5:50 PM
THIS is excellent!
October 10, 2007 at 7:16 PM
I love mess-free crafts!!
October 10, 2007 at 8:10 PM
Mess-free is always great. It turned out so cute!
October 10, 2007 at 10:11 PM
That’s so cute! Thanks for sharing it.
October 11, 2007 at 8:31 AM
Great idea! And I’m sure my son will have no complaints about crafting with candy!
October 11, 2007 at 1:57 PM
Too cute–I’d never thought of that before, I’m always covered in pumpkin guts by the time the job is done.
And love the picture too–it’s fun seeing your kids.
October 14, 2007 at 3:56 AM
oh nice pictures. the pumpkin looks very funny. lol happy ww
October 14, 2007 at 7:08 PM
What a cute girl!
This jack-o-lantern is a GREAT idea! I can’t wait to try it with my own kids!
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October 16, 2007 at 8:34 PM
We will do this. Thanks.
October 16, 2007 at 8:35 PM
Cute kiddo. Cute pumpkin.
October 16, 2007 at 8:52 PM
That is very cute.
October 16, 2007 at 9:50 PM
this is a fantastic idea (though I’d probably only have one piece of candy left before I even started decorating it…)
Blessings,
Karla
October 16, 2007 at 10:52 PM
That turned out really nice. Great visuals and great idea.
October 17, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Found yor blog via WFMW. Glad I did.
October 17, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
October 17, 2007 at 1:06 PM
How fun and definitely Halloween-ish with all the candy!
October 17, 2007 at 1:24 PM
Very creative, and very cute!
October 17, 2007 at 8:24 PM
That is a great idea! Carving pumpkins was a nightmare last year. We painted our faces on this year. Next year, I think the kids will vote for candy faces for sure! I’ve dropped off the planet for the last few months, but I’ve enjoyed catching up on your blog… so interesting! By the way, is that a picture of your girl on the top right of your blog, or of you when you were a little girl? I love it!
October 18, 2007 at 5:25 PM
That is adorable!
October 19, 2007 at 12:01 PM
This is an awesome idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing
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