We made these cute pantyhose pumpkins last year at our annual apple-picking party and they were a big hit with the 20 kids ages 3-8 who attended. To save money and time, I cut the pantyhose legs in half and gave each child two pieces to tie together, resulting in mini-pumpkins. This year, I had grand visions of creating some kind of black cat, but that proved to be too complicated, hence the simple spider and ghost.
You can find instructions in my Associated Press article, as well as an audio slideshow on how to make the pumpkins by clicking below:
(AP) Pantyhose Pumpkins tutorial
(AP) Pantyhose Pumpkins slideshow
There are some more great autumn craft ideas here at mama smiles. I’d like to try the sun catchers.
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