Creating a pumpkin based on a favorite storybook character is the ultimate extension activity. You can make that character come to life and display it proudly when you're done!
Sure, these pumpkin decorating ideas go beyond the simple jack o’ lantern tradition. But that’s what makes them so awesome! (And your pumpkin would certainly be the talk of the neighborhood…!)
* Clifford the Big Red...Pumpkin! {Source unknown}
* If you give a pig a pancake, he'll probably want you to commemorate him with a pumpkin (or something like that!)
* Pete the Cat looking groovy with his white shoes.
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* Hi there, Fly Guy!
* An elaborate but realistic-looking Pigeon from the Mo Willems' series. (Told you we were huge fans!)
* An elaborate but realistic-looking Pigeon from the Mo Willems' series. (Told you we were huge fans!)
* Arthur the (pumpkin) aardvark! (from Judy Baxter)
* The hair is a great touch on this Big Green Monster from the Central Valley School District.
* Elmer the Elephant, complete with all his glorious colors!
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* Finally, I saved this cutie for last - The Very Hungry Caterpillar with mini-pumpkins! (by Melanie Holtsman via Flickr)
Please note: I’ve done my best to track done the sources for these, but some I just could not get to the bottom of, so you will find links to the pins. If you know the sources, please let me know so I can give proper credit! Thank you! And happy decorating!
Okay, decision time - which is your favorite? Have you ever made a character pumpkin? Feel free to brag about your pumpkin-decorating skills in the comments!
