I’m always looking for ways to redeem Halloween.
Jack-O-Lanterns have an unfortunate back story, but we serve a God who is in the business of bringing to light what the enemy likes to keep in darkness.
So when I saw this cute idea on Pinterest, I couldn’t resist making my own version to celebrate fall AND the Good News at the same time. 
Supplies:
2 thick paper plates (got mine at Target)
Orange paint
Yellow, brown, and green construction paper
Orange, yellow, and green crepe paper
Paintbrush
Tape
Stapler and a small piece of ribbon (not shown)
Step 1 – Paint the paper plates orange.
Step 2 – Cut out 2 cross eyes, a nose, and mouth from the yellow paper. Cut out a brown stem and green leaf.
Step 3 – Attach the pieces to the front and top of the plate using the tape (or you can use glue!).
Step 4 – Add several pieces of streamer to the bottom of the plate and then bring the two plates together with several staples.
Step 5 – Print the FREE Printable poem HERE.
Step 6 – Cut out and stick on the back of the pumpkin plates.
Step 7 – Add a small piece of ribbon to the top and hang!
Don’t forget to review the poem with your Happy Buddies – celebrating the light He has put in us through Jesus.
Happy Christian Pumpkin Windsock-ing!
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9
Thank you for this idea! We did it this morning for our weekly craft. Much appreciated!