Create a Fun Fall Front Porch With Emoji Pumpkins

Mix and match these cute emoji-inspired pumpkins for a fun and festive Halloween!

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Carving pumpkins may be really fun, but sometimes it can be more of a mess and a hassle than it's worth. Skip the classic jack-o-lanterns this year and add some creativity to your front porch with these easy and customizable emoji pumpkins! 

DIY Emoji Pumpkins
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Materials Needed

  • construction paper
  • faux pumpkins
  • magnets
  • marker
  • scissors
  • yellow spray paint

Cut Out Details 

Start by drawing different sets of emoji-inspired eyes, mouths and other details on pieces of construction paper. Cut them out, and group them together by specific emoji. 

Paint the Pumpkins

Emoji Pumpkins

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia

Cassidy Garcia

Cover the stem on each pumpkin with painter's tape; then spray paint the pumpkins yellow. Let dry completely. 

Add the Faces

Attach one adhesive magnet to each piece of paper and three magnets to each of the pumpkins where eyes and a mouth would go. Now mix and match your favorite designs!

Emoji Pumpkins

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia

Cassidy Garcia

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