Looking for an easy and fun autumn craft for kids? This sunflower pumpkin stamping activity is perfect for little hands and makes adorable pumpkin prints. It’s an ideal art project for fall, whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or just looking for a quick Halloween craft to keep kids entertained.
This simple activity uses nature as the paintbrush – or in this case, the stamper! Using a sunflower head creates the perfect round pumpkin shape with beautiful textured details.
Supplies You’ll Need for this Sunflower Stamping Activity
A lovely way to make this craft even more special is to take your child to a sunflower-picking field for a day out before you start. Sunflowers bloom in late summer through early autumn, which makes them perfect for harvest-themed activities. Kids will love choosing their own big, cheerful sunflower to bring home.
After enjoying the day surrounded by tall golden blooms, you can use one of the picked sunflower heads for this pumpkin stamping craft. It’s a wonderful way to connect the experience of being out in nature with a hands-on art project that celebrates the harvest season.
For this activity, you will need…
- Orange paint
- Green paint
- A sunflower head (fresh or dried)
- White paper
- A paper plate for the paint
How to Make Sunflower Pumpkin Prints
Start by pouring some orange paint and a small amount of green paint onto a paper plate. The plate makes it easy for little ones to dip their sunflower without too much mess.
Invite your child to press the sunflower head gently into the orange paint, making sure the bottom of the flower is nicely coated. Then press it straight down onto the white paper to create a round pumpkin shape.
Next, use the stem of the sunflower, a petal, or even a small paintbrush to dip into the green paint and add a little stem to the top of each pumpkin.
Allow the paint to dry completely before displaying the artwork.
How to make sunflower print pumpkins
Turn a sunflower into a paint stamp and create adorable pumpkin prints – the perfect easy harvest craft for kids!
Materials
- Orange paint
- Green paint
- A sunflower head (fresh or dried)
- White paper
- A paper plate for the paint
Instructions
- Pour orange paint and a small amount of green paint onto a paper plate.
- Invite your child to press the sunflower head into the orange paint.
- Encourage your child to press the sunflower onto the paper.
- Use a stem, petal, or other small item to form the stem of the pumpkin with the green paint.
- Allow the paint to dry, then display
You can also enjoy this as a process art activity rather than focusing on making perfect pumpkin prints. Younger children especially love the freedom to explore with colors and textures, so you can offer a variety of fall shades like red, yellow, brown, and orange, and simply let them experiment with the sunflower as a paintbrush. This way, the activity becomes more about the sensory experience, creativity, and having fun with nature-inspired art than about the final result.
This sunflower pumpkin stamping activity is a great way to celebrate the autumn season. It’s super easy and doesn’t require a printable template or fancy supplies. Kids love the sensory experience of pressing the sunflower into the paint and seeing the pumpkin shapes appear on the page.
The results look so bright and cheerful, and each pumpkin print is unique. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to talk about nature and the different textures of sunflower heads.
Tips for Success
Use a sturdy sunflower head that still has some structure – dried sunflowers work well but fresh ones give a different texture too. Keep a damp cloth or wipes handy for quick clean-up between prints.
If you want to make a whole pumpkin patch scene, try using different sizes of sunflower heads for big and small pumpkins.
Display Your Artwork
Once dry, these prints look adorable on a bulletin board, your fridge, or even framed as seasonal décor. Kids will feel proud seeing their art displayed around the house or classroom.
More Autumn Crafts for Kids
We have so many easy fall crafts and nature-inspired activities that your kids will love. Check out our other ideas to keep little hands busy and creativity flowing all season long.
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- LEGO Printing Pumpkin Faces
- Leaf-Decorated Autumn Poem
- Moving Paper Plate Squirrel Craft
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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