How to Make a Fairy House Pumpkin | Easy No-Carve Idea
Create a fairy house pumpkin using flowers, leaves, and twigs. A magical, no-carve pumpkin decorating idea kids will love this fall!
The Cutest Fairy House Pumpkin You’ll Ever Make with Your Kids
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your pumpkins into something straight out of a storybook, this fairy house pumpkin idea is pure magic. Instead of carving spooky faces, we turned our pumpkins into glowing little cottages with moss roofs, flower-lined windows, and twig-framed doors. It’s a no-carve pumpkin decorating idea that’s fun for kids of all ages — and the results look like something straight out of an enchanted forest. Best part? You can use natural materials you already have in your backyard!
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Watch How We Made Our Fairy House Pumpkins
There’s something extra special about seeing this project come to life through a child’s eyes.
In the video below, my daughter builds her own fairy house pumpkin, from scooping out the inside to gluing on flower petals and tiny sticks for window frames.
It’s simple enough for kids to do with a little help from an adult, and the glow at the end makes it feel completely magical.
Watch How We Made Our Fairy House Pumpkins
There’s something extra special about seeing this project come to life through a child’s eyes.
In the video below, my daughter builds her own fairy house pumpkin, from scooping out the inside to gluing on flower petals and tiny sticks for window frames.
It’s simple enough for kids to do with a little help from an adult, and the glow at the end makes it feel completely magical.
Materials and Instructions for Making a Fairy House Pumpkin
Ready to create your own fairy house pumpkin? Below you’ll find everything you need and the exact steps we followed to build ours. This no-carve pumpkin decorating idea uses natural materials like moss, twigs, and flowers to transform ordinary pumpkins into cozy, glowing fairy cottages. Kids can help with every part of the process, from gathering leaves to arranging the decorations.
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1 medium or large pumpkin (any shape works!)
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Craft knife or pumpkin carving tool (for cutting doors and windows)
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Spoon or scoop (for hollowing out the pumpkin)
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Twigs or small sticks (for outlining windows and doors)
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Dried flowers, moss, and leaves (for decorating the fairy house pumpkin)
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Petroleum Jelly, Non-toxic craft glue or hot glue (adult use only)
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Small LED tea light (for the glowing “fairy light” inside)
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Scissors
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Optional: paint or markers to add extra color or details
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1 medium or large pumpkin (any shape works!)
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Craft knife or pumpkin carving tool (for cutting doors and windows)
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Spoon or scoop (for hollowing out the pumpkin)
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Twigs or small sticks (for outlining windows and doors)
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Dried flowers, moss, and leaves (for decorating the fairy house pumpkin)
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Petroleum Jelly, Non-toxic craft glue or hot glue (adult use only)
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Small LED tea light (for the glowing “fairy light” inside)
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Scissors
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Optional: paint or markers to add extra color or details
Step 1
Prepare the Pumpkin: Cut out a small door and a few windows in your pumpkin using a craft knife or pumpkin carving tool. Scoop out the inside if you plan to light it up, or leave it solid for a no-carve version.
Step 2
Decorate the glove: Cut out paper eyeballs and a mouth. Glue the eyes to the fingertips of the glove and the mouth to the palm area.
Step 3
Attach the glove: Stretch the open end of the glove over the top of the cup and secure it with tape. Make sure it’s snug so no air escapes.
Step 4
Blow it up: Have your child blow into the straw to inflate the glove! As the glove fills with air, it will reveal the spooky monster with its googly eyes and creepy mouth.
Step 5
Watch the monster pop out: As they blow up the glove, the monster will “pop out” of the cup, creating a fun, interactive element that will have kids giggling and wanting to do it again and again!
Step 1
Prepare the Pumpkin: Cut out a small door and a few windows in your pumpkin using a craft knife or pumpkin carving tool. Scoop out the inside if you plan to light it up, or leave it solid for a no-carve version.
Step 2
Create the Fairy House Details: Use twigs to outline the doors and windows. You can glue them in place or gently press them into the pumpkin’s surface. For an extra cottage feel, layer small sticks horizontally to create “wooden” doors or window frames.
Step 3
Add Natural Decorations: Decorate your fairy house pumpkin with moss, dried flowers, and leaves. You can use craft glue or hot glue (adult use only), or if you prefer a no-glue option, dab a bit of petroleum jelly onto the pumpkin to help the flowers and leaves stick. This method also keeps the pumpkin’s surface hydrated and helps slow down drying.
Step 4
Light It Up: Place a small LED tea light inside to make your fairy house glow at night. The light shining through the doors and windows creates a magical, cozy effect.
Step 5
Display Your Fairy Village: Set your finished pumpkins together to create a little fairy neighborhood. Each one can have its own look — a moss roof, a flower garden, or a tiny twig ladder — making your display extra whimsical and fun.
More Pumpkin Decorating Ideas You’ll Love
If you’re looking for even more creative pumpkin inspiration, check out my post featuring over 50 easy pumpkin decorating ideas — from painted pumpkins and sticker art to nature-inspired designs just like this one. It’s packed with family-friendly projects that skip the mess of carving but still bring all the cozy fall fun.
More Pumpkin Decorating Ideas You’ll Love
If you’re looking for even more creative pumpkin inspiration, check out my post featuring over 50 easy pumpkin decorating ideas — from painted pumpkins and sticker art to nature-inspired designs just like this one. It’s packed with family-friendly projects that skip the mess of carving but still bring all the cozy fall fun.
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