Candy-Filled Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Candy-filled tissue paper pumpkins are a quick and easy Halloween craft you can make in about 10 minutes. Perfect for Halloween activities at home, in the classroom, or at a fall party, these cute little pumpkins are filled with wrapped candy and tied with a pipe cleaner for a festive finishing touch.
Use them as trick-or-treat favors, classroom treats, table decorations, or prizes for Halloween games. With just a few inexpensive supplies, kids and adults can create adorable pumpkin favors that are as fun to make as they are to give away.
How do you make candy-filled tissue paper pumpkins?
Candy-filled tissue paper pumpkins are made by wrapping orange tissue paper around individually wrapped candy, gathering the paper at the top, and securing it with a green pipe cleaner to create a pumpkin shape. This easy Halloween craft takes about 10 minutes and makes adorable party favors, classroom treats, or trick-or-treat gifts.
What You’ll Need
- Orange tissue paper (1 sheet per pumpkin)
- Green tissue paper or napkins (for the stem)
- Green pipe cleaners
- Wrapped candy (small pieces work best)
- Scissors (for adults if needed)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Lay out the tissue paper.
Start with one sheet of orange tissue paper laid flat on the table.
Add the candy.
Place a small handful of wrapped candy in the center of the tissue paper.
Wrap it up.
Gently gather the edges of the tissue paper around the candy, forming a ball shape.
Create the stem.
Place a small piece of green tissue paper over the gathered top and twist a green pipe cleaner around it to secure everything in place.
Add a curly vine (optional).
Twist the ends of the pipe cleaner around your finger or a pencil to make curly vines.
Display or gift!
Your candy-stuffed pumpkin is ready to give away or enjoy as part of your fall decor.
Ways to Use Candy-Filled Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Candy-filled tissue paper pumpkins are a fun Halloween craft that’s just as practical as it is cute. Since they’re quick to make and filled with individually wrapped candy, they’re perfect for all kinds of Halloween activities at home, school, and community events.
Try using them as:
- Halloween party favors for kids’ parties or neighborhood gatherings
- Classroom treats for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school celebrations
- Trunk-or-treat giveaways instead of traditional candy bags
- Fall festival prizes for games and carnival booths
- Table decorations that guests can take home after your Halloween party
- Small gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends, or grandchildren
You can also customize your candy-filled tissue paper pumpkins by using your favorite wrapped candy, adding ribbon instead of pipe cleaners, or coordinating the tissue paper colors to match your Halloween party theme. No matter how you use them, these easy pumpkin treats are sure to bring smiles to kids of all ages.
This candy-stuffed pumpkin craft is such a simple way to add a little magic to your fall celebrations. Whether you’re making them for a classroom party, a homeschool activity, or just a fun afternoon with your kids, these sweet little pumpkins are sure to bring big smiles.
Gather your supplies, let your preschoolers get creative, and enjoy the joy of making and sharing something festive together.
Candy Stuffed Pumpkin Craft
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Orange tissue paper
- Green tissue paper
- Green pipe cleaners
- Halloween candy
Instructions
- Cut your orange tissue paper into squares. Each square should be large enough to hold a small handful of candy in the center (around 10×10 inches works well).
- Place a small handful of candy or treats in the center of each tissue paper square. Make sure to leave some room around the edges to gather the paper.
- Gather the edges of the tissue paper around the candy, pulling it together to form a small pouch. Be careful not to tear the tissue paper as you shape it into a round pumpkin form.
- Wrap a green pipe cleaner around the gathered tissue paper near the top to secure it. Twist the pipe cleaner tightly to hold the candy inside and create the pumpkin's "stem." You can leave some extra pipe cleaner at the top and curl it to resemble a vine.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
These are the perfect Gifts for the children in my sons classroom so this weekend I will see if some of Charlies friends would like to come over and make these cute pumpkins with us. Also, I will share this craft with his teachers and my step daughter as they might like to make them as well.