Looking for a simple solution to turn your pumpkin into a Jack-O'-Lantern this Halloween? Maybe you are short on time, don't want to deal with the mess, need a kid-friendly option, or simply want to reuse your pumpkin for Thanksgiving. Try this time saving, pumpkin saving, nearly mess free sticker solution using our FREE Jack-O'-Lantern Face digital design.
Learn to quickly machine cut or hand cut these stickers and add them to large or mini pumpkins for easy Halloween decorations! And if you want to do more with the Jack-O'-Lantern face stickers keep reading to find ideas for simple Halloween party crafts and games for children.
Make the Stickers
Sticker Material Options
- Cut from vinyl and then stick the vinyl pieces onto the pumpkin..
- (OR) Cut the face out of card stock or paper and tape the face onto the pumpkin.
Machine Cutting Instructions
If you have a cutting machine use the Jack-O'-Lantern SVG or DXF cut files. In your cutting machine software, resize the 'face' pieces to the size you need for your pumpkin. Cut the face pieces out with your cutting machine.
Hand Cutting Instructions
No cutting machine? No problem! Cut by hand using our printable PDF template. Choose the 'face' size that works best for your pumpkin. There are eight Jack-O'-Lantern face template sizes (ranging from 1.375 to 5.5 inches wide). Use your printer to print out the page you need and use the 'face' pieces as a template. Hand cut the sticker pieces with scissors.
Halloween Crafts for Kids
Decorate Mini Pumpkins (or large pumpkins!)
- For a quick and simple craft activity, give each guest a mini pumpkin and a set of face stickers.
- To add to the creativity, also offer other items to decorate the pumpkin such as: yarn, construction paper, gemstone stickers, Halloween spiderweb, spider rings, etc. Don't forget to provide tape or glue.
Painted Jack-O'-Lanterns
- Paint pumpkins with a non-toxic craft paint and then add the Jack-O'-Lantern face stickers when the paint is dry.
Halloween Party Game Ideas for Kids
Stick the Face on the Pumpkin
- Play a version of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" using a pumpkin and Jack-O'-Lantern face stickers instead of a donkey and tail. Adapt the game play as necessary for the age and needs of the child.
Jack-O'-Lantern Face Relay Race
- Divide the children into teams and have the teams line up. Give each person on the team a face piece. Have the teams race to complete the pumpkin face.
- Another option is to have individuals race by grabbing a face sticker, running to put it on the pumpkin, run back to the face stickers, and repeat until the face is complete.
Get the Jack-O'-Lantern Face SVG, DXF or PDF files for FREE and give these quick and easy stickers a try!
