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Elf Pets Pumpkins 

This October, your Scout Elf might bring a little extra creativity to your home with a pumpkin project that’s too cute to spook! Inspired by Santa’s own Elf Pets® crew, this Halloween craft turns ordinary pumpkins into magical North Pole companions, perfect for Aussie families who love both Halloween fun and Christmas charm.

Whether your family celebrates Halloween with a backyard costume party or a night of trick-or-treating, these Elf Pets® Pumpkins are a bright and cheerful way to decorate for the season, no cold weather required!

Materials:

  • Pumpkins (artificial or real, mini ones work great in warmer Aussie weather!)
  • Construction paper
  • Adhesive or craft glue
  • Scissors
  • Child-safe paint
  • Optional: Red felt and gold glitter for that North Pole sparkle

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf starts by picking three pumpkins of any size, perhaps a small one for the Elf Pets® Reindeer, a medium one for the Elf Pets® Arctic Fox, and a large one for the Elf Pets® Saint Bernard!
  2. Add some colour. Using safe, washable paints, your elf will paint each pumpkin to match the colours of the beloved Elf Pets® crew. Think warm brown for the Reindeer, frosty white for the Arctic Fox, and soft caramel for the Saint Bernard.
  3. Next comes the fun part! With scissors, construction paper, and glue, your Scout Elf will cut out ears, eyes, tails, and paws, and carefully attach them to each pumpkin. The result? Three adorable pumpkin pets ready for Halloween adventures!
  4. Add the magical finishing touch. For an extra sprinkle of Christmas cheer, your Scout Elf may even add red felt collars with gold glitter charms, just like the real Elf Pets® wear at the North Pole. It’s the perfect finishing detail for these charming pumpkin pals.

Safety Warnings!