This fun torn paper candy corn craft is as cute as it is easy. This is specifically designed for toddlers, preschool, and young elementary-age kids, but kids of all ages can enjoy it! Try it today!

The fall season is rich with inspiration for crafting and family activities!

This simple candy corn craft is fun for young kids and older kids, too!

You’ll love this great craft for several reasons including:

Paper crafts like this one are great for improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills for little hands
It’s easy to adapt for other fruits and gourds for the season – think apples, pumpkins, acorns, and more!
Hang it up and have fun displaying it around the house

If you like pairing a craft with a yummy treat, make some Spooky Halloween Chex Mix to enjoy as you craft!

After you finish making this easy torn paper candy corn craft, you can continue getting into the fall and Halloween spirit by making this Acorn Handprint Craft or some pumpkin crafts.

Supplies Needed

The Made In A Pinch torn paper candy corn craft needs construction paper, white cardstock, scissors, markers, glue, and an optional candy corn template. Gather the supplies below before crafting.

Construction paper – You’ll definitely want white, orange paper, and yellow paper.
White cardstock – this provides a more stable background for the craft.
Scissors – choose appropriate scissors for the age of the kids doing the craft.
Markers
Glue – Elmer’s glue or glue stick work great.
Candy Corn template (optional)

How To Make A Torn Paper Candy Corn Craft

The Made In A Pinch torn paper candy corn craft is made by creating a candy corn shape, tearing yellow, orange, and white construction paper, layering the pieces on the template, and adding face details. Use white paper or cardstock for the shape, or download the optional template.

Make the candy corn shape. Freehand the shape on white paper or cardstock, or download and use the template.
Tear and layer the paper. Tear small pieces of yellow, orange, and white construction paper, then attach them layer by layer to the candy corn template.
Add the face. Attach the face details to the candy corn body to finish the craft.

Candy Corn Torn Paper Craft Expert Notes and Tips

For very young kids, the torn paper candy corn craft can be simplified by cutting out the candy corn shape first, then letting children tear the colored paper pieces and glue them on. Glue sticks and liquid craft glue such as Elmer’s both work, while different colors or googly eyes offer easy variations.

If you have very young kids (who can’t use scissors yet) doing this craft, you can cut out the candy corn shape. They can tear the colored paper pieces.
I like to have kids use glue sticks while doing crafts like this, but liquid craft glue (like Elmer’s) works well too.
Feel free to use different colors. Traditional colors for candy corn are white, yellow, and orange. But you can let your kids get creative and use totally different colors for a beautiful alternative!
Want to use fun eyes? Use googly eyes instead of drawing them!

Free Printable Candy Corn Template

Feel free to draw the simple shapes for this craft (they don’t need to look exactly like mine).

Is there a free printable candy corn template I can use?

Yes! If you aren’t confident with your drawing skills for this adorable activity, you could also use our free torn paper candy corn craft template to help you make that perfect candy corn shape.

More Fall Fun and Halloween Crafts

If you want even more fall crafts to enjoy, check out these ideas this Halloween season!

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