Day of the Dead Pumpkin Craft

Are you ready for a cool Day of the Dead pumpkin craft you can make in a matter of minutes? You can customize this project with any napkins you like.

Skills Required: Beginner. Napkins are thin so you probably want to have a little bit of experience with Mod Podge to prevent wrinkles. Overall, it’s an easy craft.

It’s that time of year again . . . FALL! I love getting the house ready and working on new projects. One of the first projects I got started on was a Day of the Dead pumpkin craft for Halloween.

It’s so popular right now, everywhere you go they have a Day of the Dead section for Halloween. So I had to make a craft inspired by it. Learn how to decorate this pumpkin below.

Day of the Dead Pumpkin

Gather These Supplies

Faux Pumpkin
Napkins
Paper Mod Podge (Gloss, Matte, and Satin will also work)
Succulents
Hot Glue Gun
Push Pins
Scissors

Getting Started

I got some great pumpkins at Michaels for this project.

I found some cool napkins that I thought would be perfect for this project. I got the pack for $1.00!

Paper Mod Podge and Day of the Dead napkins

Step 1 – Cut Out Shape

I cut out the shape I wanted to use for this project from the napkin. You’ll separate the layers, too.

Calaveras skull design cut out of napkins and pair of scissors

Step 2 – Pin Shape to Pumpkin

I created the pattern I wanted and used some push pins to help keep in place.

Sugar skull napkin shapes pinned onto the side of the pumpkin

Step 3 – Add Mod Podge

Now it’s time to add Mod Podge to your Day of the Dead pumpkin!

I added a little to the back of the napkin design and firmly pressed it onto my pumpkin. Then I smoothed it down with my fingers. Finally, I added another layer of Mod Podge on top. Let dry 30 minutes.