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Thumbprint Pumpkin Candy Holders — A Sweet Halloween Memory
🎃 Thumbprint Pumpkin Candy Holders — A Sweet Halloween Memory
When my boys were little, I was always looking for fun, simple crafts we could do together—something that didn’t just keep little hands busy, but created keepsakes I could treasure. One of my favorites from those early years was making Halloween candy holders decorated with their own thumbprints turned into adorable little pumpkins.
They were simple. They were sweet. And they were the perfect little gift for friends, classmates, and neighbors.
🍬 Why I Love This Craft
I think what made this project so special was how personal it felt. Sure, you can run to the store and buy a bag of candy, but when your child hands a friend a little treat with their tiny thumbprint stamped on it, it feels like a hug wrapped in orange paint. It’s a reminder of just how small their hands once were.
Plus—it’s a craft you can pull off without a lot of fuss. No hours of prep. No complicated supply list. And the results? Darling.
✂️ What You’ll Need:
- Small paper or cardstock (or even brown paper bags) for holding candy
- Washable orange paint
- Green marker or paint pen
- Black marker (optional for jack-o’-lantern faces)
- A few treats to tuck inside (candy corn, chocolates, gummies)
🖌 How to Make Thumbprint Pumpkin Candy Holders:
- Set Up Your Work Space
Lay down some newspaper or an old tablecloth. Little hands and orange paint can be a dangerous—but fun—combination. - Cut your paper to size, it should be a half size sheet of paper 8.5″ x 5.5″
- Stamp the Pumpkins
Help your child dip their thumb lightly into the orange paint. Press their thumb onto the cup or bag to make little pumpkin shapes. A cluster of thumbprints looks extra cute. - Add Stems & Vines
Once the paint dries, use the green marker or paint pen to draw a little stem and curly vine at the top of each pumpkin. - Optional Faces
For a jack-o’-lantern twist, use the black marker to add little triangle eyes and a smiling mouth. - Fill with Treats
Once decorated, fill your holders with candy and or seal as needed. You can flatten the paper to make a flat pouch or seal one end one direction and the other end the opposite direction to create the pouch below.
🎁 Perfect for Sharing
We made a batch of these for my boys’ friends one year, and they proudly handed them out. I remember one little neighbor holding his candy holder and saying, “This is my favorite pumpkin!” It made my heart swell.
The best part is that these candy holders become a little time capsule—you’ll look back on those smudgy, imperfect thumbprints years later and remember exactly how small they once were.
So if you’re looking for a Halloween craft that’s easy, meaningful, and fun, give these Thumbprint Pumpkin Candy Holders a try. You’ll not only end up with adorable little gifts—you’ll also make memories that stick around much longer than the candy inside.
You can download a free printable {here} in my shop with a the little poem below that can be included in your candy pocket.
