DIY Glitter Pumpkins: An Easy Fall Craft for the Campground 🎃

Looking for a fun and easy fall activity the whole family can enjoy at the campground? Try making DIY glitter pumpkins! This simple craft is a great way to add a little sparkle to your fall camping trip, and it’s easy enough for kids and adults alike.

Whether you choose classic orange pumpkins with gold glitter or get creative with different colors, everyone can make a pumpkin that’s uniquely theirs.

What You’ll Need

• Small pumpkins or mini craft pumpkins
• Craft glue or white school glue
• Glitter in your favorite colors
• Paintbrushes or foam brushes
• Paper plates or trays to catch extra glitter
• Newspaper or a disposable table covering
• Optional: Ribbon or other decorations

How to Make Glitter Pumpkins

Step 1: Set Up Your Craft Station

Lay down newspaper or a disposable table covering to protect your picnic table. Place each pumpkin on a paper plate or tray to catch the glitter.

Step 2: Apply the Glue

Use a paintbrush to spread a thin, even layer of craft glue over the parts of the pumpkin you want to decorate. You can cover the whole pumpkin or create fun patterns.

Step 3: Add the Glitter

While the glue is still wet, sprinkle glitter over the pumpkin. Rotate it gently to cover all the glued areas, then shake off any extra glitter onto your tray.

Step 4: Let It Dry

Set your pumpkins somewhere safe and let them dry completely. Add a ribbon or other decorations if you’d like, then show off your finished creations!

Tips for Crafting at the Campground

• Keep the mess manageable: Use trays to catch excess glitter and bring a small bag for cleanup.
• Try different designs: Make glitter stripes, polka dots, glitter stems, or two-tone pumpkins.
• Make it a family challenge: Let everyone vote on the silliest, sparkliest, or most creative pumpkin.
• Craft smart: Glitter can scatter easily outdoors, so consider biodegradable glitter or larger decorative alternatives, and collect all excess materials rather than letting them blow away.

Adult supervision is recommended for younger children, especially when using glitter and craft supplies.

Make Some Fall Memories!

A little glue, a little glitter, and a pumpkin are all you need for a fun fall afternoon. It’s an easy way to get creative, spend time together, and bring home a handmade reminder of your camping adventure at Meramec Campground.

Fall is full of little moments worth celebrating. 🍂