Hey, hey there friends! I have something fun for you today – an easy Halloween pumpkin toss game that is sure to keep the kids entertained long after Fall is over.
Jo-Ann was generous and sent me a box filled with supplies to make my pumpkin toss game. I wanted to customize it by decorating the pumpkins a little all while sticking to the basic tutorial.
I began by carving a hole big enough for the bags to easily fall in, then painted the inside white (making sure to sand the rim and inside of the pumpkins). I then spray painted the exterior of the pumpkins using Rustoleum satin white. The inside is also coated with a couple of layers of Martha Stewart glow in the dark paint, which makes this the perfect Halloween party game!
To give them a finished look I added ribbon, rick, rack, and black polka dots. I got the idea to use vinyl dots from my talented friend, Kristyn. For the numbers I used my Silhouette to cut the leaves and numbers out. If you don’t have a die-cutting machine there’s a printable template in the tutorial.
It then says to attach the pumpkins to the foam board with wire but I just hot glued them on. Shhh..it’s our little secret! My kids played with this for hours and those babies are not going anywhere.
The kids were so excited to play with our Halloween pumpkin toss game!
Right now is there perfect time to make this game, all of the Halloween items should be on sale. We plan to store it in the garage and bring it out for a fun rainy day activity during the winter months.
Oooh…I’d probably spend it on some more paper punches. I’m kind of addicted to those right now! :) Thanks for the fab giveaway. Love your pumpkin game…too cute & so much fun! :)
I would buy fabric. I love to quilt!
Looks fun, I love the black and white!
I would buy Create a Critter 2. I have seen so many good ideas!
What a fun game! My 2 youngest would love that! What would I buy if I won? Probably some more die cuts and rubber stamps to make Christmas cards:-)
This is a really cute pumpkin game! I’ll have to remember this for next year. I would get fabric, fabric, and more fabric!
Cute pumpkin toss project! What would I buy? Hard to say…I always check out the whole store when I go in there! ;) Probably something scrapbook-related…maybe a new EK punch or Cricut cartridge…I’d have to check what deals were on & what was available online! ;)
I’d buy tulle and material to make a rainbow headboard for my 4 year old daughter
What a cute game! I love the pumpkin shaped beanbags! I can’t walk into Joann’s and not find something I want to buy! Lately I have been stocking up on supplies for my Christmas cards – although I am not ready to start thinking about that time of year yet!! Happy Halloween!
I would buy fabric – one can never have too much fabric!
Adorable game!!! LOVE Joanns…almost a second home!! ;)
I would buy more fabric. I need new curtains
I would put it toward a sewing machine.
I would buy fabric…I’m such a sucker for cute prints!!!!!
I would buy craft storage supplies with a $50 GC to JoAnn’s! Awesome giveaway. Love the pumpkin toss game!!
I would love to have the Martha Stewart doily edge punch. Or, some more scrapbooking paper {one can never have too much, right?}. Or, maybe something for my upcoming wedding? So hard to choose!
I would buy Create a Critter 2 to go with my original. LOVE that pumpkin game. <3
Lovely Blog post! I loved the game idea!
I would probably go to the store and buy some more yarn – its the time of year for coats for kids – so I would make up some mittens and hats to donate. :)
Great giveaway! My first purchase would be some Iron On Vinyl for a holiday project I want to do!
I would buy fabric! I’m a sewing newbie and I love getting new fabric to make cute little gifts! Especially since Christmas is quickly approaching! :)