Easy Stamped Pumpkin Lego Painting Craft
Here’s a different craft your kiddo will love! Let your little artists use their favorite Lego pieces to create adorable Stamped Pumpkin Lego Paintings while adding their own personality and creativity.
If you’re like me, you probably love how a variety of Lego pieces can entertain your children for hours at a time.
What would you say if I told you there was yet another fantastic way to put those iconic pieces to use?
Grab a variety of sizes and shapes, some paint and paper and start creating some fun Halloween decorations.
This is an easy arts and crafts project that even the littles can do (and will love)!
Not only does this activity spark children’s imaginations, but it also encourages fine motor skills as they dip and stamp the blocks in paint.
If you want more fun Halloween crafts, try my Gourd Jack O Lantern Painting Craft: Fun DIY Decorations or Pumpkin Crafts For Kids Of All Ages.
Ingredients Needed For Pumpkin Lego Painting Recipe
- Paint – orange, green and black
- Legos – assorted sizes
- Paper Plate – any size
- White Paper – any size
How To Make A Lego Pumpkin Painting
Step 1 – Prepare All Supplies
Pour approximately a quarter sized amount of the orange, green and black paint onto the paper plate.
Collect a number of Legos in various shapes and sizes.
Step 2 – Make The Pumpkin Outline
Have your child dip a Lego in one color of paint and press the Lego onto a piece of paper. Continue this process to form a pumpkin outline.
Step 3 – Fill In The Pumpkin Shape
Once you have completed the outline, continue stamping the inside of the pumpkin.
Step 4 – Paint The Stem
When you have completed stamping your pumpkin shape, use a different Lego to for the stem using the green paint. Dip into paint and create the stem.
Step 5 – Dry And Add The Face
Allow your Lego pumpkin to dry or if wish to create a jack-o-lantern face, see if you can find a curved Lego and create a smile on your pumpkin.
Pumpkin Lego Painting Expert Notes And Tips
- I prefer to use the smaller paper plates and put each color paint on a separate plate so the colors do not mix.
- Butcher paper or craft paper is a go-to in our house because the paper is heavier than copy paper.
- Washable paint is always the easiest option for clean up once your kids have created their masterpiece. 😉
- Lightly draw an outline of the pumpkin so it is easier for kids to keep the shape. You can use a pencil if you don’t want the outline to be seen or a colored marker if you want the outline to be seen.
- A paint shirt is highly advisable when working with kids and paint.
Variations To Try
- For older kids, the smaller legos will work well. For younger kids using the larger legos such as Duplo block will be easier for them to hold.
- This is a great craft for almost any holiday – just change up the colors and the shape! Wouldn’t a green, red and gold Christmas tree be amazing? Or a Valentine’s Day heart with red, pink and white paint? Or how about Easter Eggs using pastel colors such as blue, yellow and green?
- After the painting has dried completely, hang it up around the house for your little ones to enjoy during the season!
Lego Painted Pumpkin FAQs
Here are some answers to common questions I see readers ask about this Pumpkin Lego Painting project. If you have a question and don’t see it down below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you!
No! I would not recommend this for a couple of reasons. First, the heat from the dishwasher could warp the plastic pieces and make them unusable.
Second, a loose Lego brick could get jammed in the dishwasher and damage the machine or get lost.
Instead, I recommend filling your sink with some hot soapy water and letting your Lego pieces soak there to remove the paint (this is also where washable paint comes in handy).
I recommend letting them soak in the kitchen sink filled with hot soapy water. Clean them by hand with a soft cloth or sponge and mild detergent then allow to air dry on a towel.
Absolutely! I feel like when it comes painting and kids the thicker the paper the better.
Tempera paint is always my first choice because it’s easy to clean, dries fast and won’t crack or flake.
There are other companies that offer safe for kids, washable paint for children’s projects. There is also washable acrylic and watercolor paints.
More Fall Holiday Fun and Creative Kids Crafts To Try
If you love this Pumpkin Lego Painting craft, you’ll love these ideas too!
- Cute And Easy Scarecrow Popsicle Stick Craft
- Easy Paper Bag Turkey Craft For Kids (Free Template)
- Spider Web Popsicle Stick Craft For Halloween
- Thankful Thanksgiving Tree Craft
- Fall Tree Apple Stamping Craft For Kids
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Lego Pumpkin Painting
Ingredients
- orange, green and black paint
- Legos in assorted sizes
- paper plate
- white paper
Instructions
- Pour a quarter-sized drop of each color of paint onto a paper plate.
- Offer your child a few Legos in assorted shapes and sizes.
- Encourage your child to dip the Lego into the paint and press it onto the paper, forming a pumpkin outline.
- Now begin to stamp inside the pumpkin.
- When you are satisfied with your pumpkin shape, decide which lego will form the stem. Dip into the green paint and press it on the top of the pumpkin.
- If desired create a jack o lantern face with legos! See if you can find a curved Lego for a smile!
