I’ve been going through and updating my old Homeschool Halloween posts with bigger better pictures, and I’ve been amazed how often my posts start off with this sentence: So, we read this book, and of course we had to make our own pumpkins. And then the kids had to go in completely a different direction, because that’s what my kids do.
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin summary
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Spookley the Square Pumpkin craft
Supplies: Construction Paper*
So, I set them up with a piece of construction paper in their chosen color (to understand that read the story). And set them to making pumpkins. I showed them to cut out the shape they wanted and then decorate them.
That was my theory.
Instead, they cut slivers and put dots on them and declared them pumpkins.
Batman drew a pumpkin patch and farmer. Then cut them out and glued them on the mural. I guess that is mostly what I was aiming for.
Princess……. Well, she mostly did the project. For a while. Then she decided to paint herself.
Now, I’m partially to blame because I was also trying to work with them on a handprint project at the same time. Yes, I was multi-tasking our crafts. Shoot me.
But, if my plan works you will recognize my EVIL GENIUS! Yes, you will, and then I will rule the world!
Oh, sorry started channeling my inner super-villain. I’ll get back to my post.
Where was I?
Oh yes. The gluing on of the pumpkins.
And as you can see, Batman’s farmer made it onto the mural too. Though, he did briefly lose his hand, but through the wonders of glue it is back on, and as good as ever.
And here’s our entire mural so far. It’s pretty darn awesome I think.
And, I’ll give you a preview of an upcoming post, and let you guess about the story behind this picture.
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This book sounds like a great one! I love your wall length picture too–what a fun idea! Yes, I am curious:-).
I requested this book from the library, but it hasn't come in yet. We did get the DVD from the library so we'll probably watch it tonight.
I think I know what your upcoming post will be about.
That book sounds interesting. And I love the way your kids always do their own thing with your projects.
Paint always seems to lead to a lot of extra, independent crafting – I think your kids would fit right in here 🙂
It looks like they are sure having a lot of fun! Can't wait to hear the story behind the last picture!
Looks like ya'll had a lot of FUN! I'm coming from the Homeschool Creations link up!
I love the mural! I'm curious now and will be following up…
Wow, multi-tasking crafts — I'm impressed!! I think they turned out great!
That book looks so cute!
Thats wonderful !!! Love it .
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You are taking multi tasking to a whole new level – I am guessing a very unchartered territory!!!
We read this book last year. I love how your kids always take the craft in a different direction and you are just cool about it. I am curious what the last picture is about – it looks like some variation of 5 little pumpkins.