I hosted a pumpkin painting party for the neighborhood kindergarten kids. We have several new neighbors, this was a fun way for everyone to meet and greet.
Did some test painting before everyone showed up. Since my 2 year old is obsessed with Minnie Mouse right now… look what I made her!!
Think she liked it??? ha!
(Note: I used wooden skewers to stick the small ear pumpkins into Mini’s head.)
Time for the party to begin!
I found tiny aprons at Hobby Lobby. They were half off! Love Hobby Lobby!
I also found some foil cupcake pans at the grocery store, then filled each cupcake area with paint and a brush. No mixing the paint this way! I also covered the tables with press and seal cling wrap. It just sticks right to the table and no mess! Target has some cute Halloween press and seal.
Contests are always fun at parties. The kids all loved guessing how many pumpkins were in the jar. They each had to write down a number several times! Can you guess how many? (41 is the magic number!)
My son guessed 88. He cried when he didn’t get the prize.
Of course there were lots of “P” snacks. Popcorn, punch, pretzels and pumpkin bread!
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The kids were so proud of their pumpkins! They even sat still for several photos. Wow!!
Pretty Pumpkins…
I love this SO much. what a fun idea. I cant believe this almosts makes me long for fall when summer JUST started. Cant wait to feature this come october…I may do it sooner because I dont think ill be able to wait haha. Great job.
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This is such GREAT idea!!! I love the Minnie pumpkin!! You are so creative!
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Well, like your daughter I LOVE your Minnie Mouse pumpkin idea. So many ideas are ‘re hashed’… but this one is fresh. Never seen it before, and it’s cute and well executed.
If I have moment, I’ll link to it…
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The pumpkins look great!
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What a great idea! Wish you lived in my neighborhood
I’m just getting into pumpkin painting, it’s my DIY project tomorrow!
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OMG!
You are like the best freakin mom ever!!!!
So adorable!
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what a fantastic idea… well done..
I think I might try this and see how it turns out..
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so fun! Last week my friend Jacinda called me in a panic because she was doing FN that night and it was a mickey and minnie party and she needed ideas. That pumpkin is so cute! H
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Oh what a fabulous idea! The Minnie and the party! The kids must have had the best time! I’m so glad you’re participating in this group of artists on display! I love seeing your work! Beautiful piece!
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Love the pumpkins! they are so cute!
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Love the darling pumpkins painted by the darling pumpkins! So cute. I love fall and halloween! Thanks for stopping by my blog recently.
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What a GREAT idea. I can see doing this for my son and his friends when he’s older. Minnie is super-cute, too – I love the use of the smaller pumpkins for ears.
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So adorable!!!! I want a party like that. I think I may start a new tradition around here. That looks like it was so much fun. Way to go. Maybe I’ll just come out there to visit you next year
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My best friend would LOVE your Minnie pumpkin! I love how you used smaller ones for her ears, too cute!
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Ok that HAS to be THE cuttest pumpkin I’ve ever seen!! AWESOME job!!!
~Tidymom
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So fun! Love the pumpkin painting party idea. Your Minnie Mouse is too cute!
Cheers,
Madge
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Amy, what creativity! Looks like everyone had a blast! Used to do crafts “in the hood” when the kids were little. Now they’ve all grown to teens who just aren’t into sitting on the lawn and crafting anymore. It was so much fun while it lasted, though. Family Fun magazine was my gospel for kid crafts back then.
Love the “Minnie Mouse” pumpkin!!!
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Oh I love all the creativity!
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Okay, everyone please move to my neighborhood! We would have so much fun!
These are acrylic paints. Go here for more fun ideas:
http://www.decoart.com/cgi-bin/Featured.cgi?Pumpkin_firstpage
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I am spending the coming weekend with my niece (3) and nephew (7) and I’m always looking for fun things like that to do with them. GREAT idea!! We usually do some baking and decorating, but maybe we’ll paint this time!
What kind of paint did you use?
KV
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we are having a preschool pumpking party…i love your “guess how many” idea! i haven’t decided on the invite though!! everything’s so cute AMY!!!! move back north, please.
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My daughter loves Minnie Mouse. She’d flip over that pumpkin! I think that little bat pumpkin is too cute. This looks like a great party!
Congrats on making the move to your new site. Hope it all went smoothly for you!
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My kids want to move to your neighborhood!
Looks like so much fun.
Angie in OH
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What a great idea. You have inspired me to let Josiah paint one of his own. I wish you were my neighbor. You all have so much fun!
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That looks like SO much fun! I want to live in your neighborhood! And the Minni is fantastic.
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