Cut the pieces out and use hot glue to glue them together. Trace the smaller cape shape onto red craft foam. Use the printable template to trace a large cape shape on black craft foam. For more information, call (908) 232-4076. Paint the whole pumpkin with purple paint. The rides and activities also are scheduled for weekends through Oct. On Monday, the nursery is offering hayrides, pony rides and more fun. Starter kits with the Mason jar lid eyes and pipe cleaners also are available. Minion pumpkins in various sizes are also on sale for $10 to $25 each at Williams Nursery, 524 Springfield Ave., Westfield. See instruction shots by David Williams, along with his gorgeous flower photography on the regularly updated nursery blog. Jab a few black pipe cleaners into the pumpkin top near the stem and the minion pumpkin is ready for outdoor display on the porch or inside on a table or stand. Push the assembly into the pumpkin with the labeling of the Mason jar lids turned to the inside. Simply hammer a pilot hole into the center of the flat removable part of the lid.

The ribbon I used was 1/2' but you can go a little bigger or smaller if needed.

Wrap ribbon around the pumpkin, about 1/3 of the way down. Day of the Dead Painted Pumpkin Simple Painted Pumpkins Easy designs and a nice message for a Happy Halloween. You may need to add a second coat depending on how thick the first coat is. The large, round eyes of Mason jar lids are really what make the minions, and the project guide uses roofing nails to attach them. Painted Minion Pumpkin Gotta love the nose as a pumpkin stem for Gru. The details can be brushed on with high gloss paint in blue and black, or use tape and paper to cover the areas that will stay yellow and then use spray paint for the detailing, too. To make them, the pumpkins get a yellow coat of glossy spray paint. Best of all, these don't require carving or templates. Painted pumpkins become Minions for Halloween with Mason jar lids for their large round eyes in a fun project from Williams Nursery in Westfiled.Ĭute pumpkin ideas are always in order for those whose trick-or-treat displays are geared toward younger Halloween visitors.

Painted minion pumpkin ideas