DIY Halloween decorations – cardboard pumpkin V1, 5–50 cm

The children are sitting at the kitchen table. Brushes and paints are ready. All that's missing is a shape that turns the afternoon into real Halloween decorations. This cardboard pumpkin is made for exactly that. It's a clear silhouette in sturdy bookbinding board. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply hang it up as it is. An empty window becomes an autumn stage.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away, without cutting your own templates. The pumpkin arrives ready laser-cut and neatly finished.
• Your decoration keeps its shape and stands firm, even when little hands help out. That's thanks to the sturdy 1.2 mm solid board with 755 g/m².
• You can decorate it however you like. The untreated, smooth surface reliably takes paint, glue and pens.
• You'll find the right size for every space. Choose from a 5 cm table scatter pumpkin up to a 50 cm one for the shop window. Sizes are available in 1 cm steps.
• You can decorate with a clear conscience. The board is made from 100 % recycled material.

Why this cardboard pumpkin makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made cutout takes care of the most tedious part. Instead of measuring, drawing and cutting, you get started right away. When crafting with children, that leaves more time for decorating. And in the end you hang up a decoration that really looks like autumn, not like a compromise. Even when reused year after year, the pumpkin keeps its clear shape.

Material & finish

The pumpkin is made of solid board in bookbinding quality. This material is much sturdier and holds its shape better than ordinary craft card. The surface is smooth and untreated. So you can paint it, colour it and stick things on it. Laser cutting darkens the edges. This gives the shape a clean, defined outline. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: pumpkin (version V1)
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 10 cm
• Edges: laser-cut, dark in colour
• Surface: smooth, untreated
• Made from 100% recycled material
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard pumpkin

• For crafting with children on an autumn afternoon: each child paints their own pumpkin. By evening, a whole row of little one-offs hangs in the window.
• For your Halloween party: hang a mix of sizes on the wall or the door. The room looks decorated before the first guest rings the bell.
• As a place card or table scatter on the autumn table: put a small pumpkin at every place. The table shows the season even before the meal starts.
• In cafés, bakeries or shops: large cutouts in the window or on the counter go up quickly. You can swap them with the seasons. After the season, they store away in very little space.
• In nurseries and schools: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, every child gets the same shape. And you don't have to pre-cut for the whole group.

Good to know about pumpkins

The custom of putting out pumpkin faces at Halloween comes from Ireland. There, the lanterns were originally carved from turnips. Only in America did the pumpkin become the symbol of the festival. As a cardboard silhouette, you bring this shape into your home without any carving. And you can simply bring it out again next year.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the pumpkin dry and flat, and the board will keep its shape for years. Avoid constant damp and wet, as the material is untreated. Indoors or in a sheltered spot, you'll enjoy the decoration for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated cardboard cutout in your chosen size and quantity. Paints and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the pumpkin or stick things on it? Yes. The smooth, untreated surface is suitable for painting, colouring and gluing – for example with acrylic paint, paper or glitter.

How do I choose the right size? Use the reference size as a guide: if you choose a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm.

Is the pumpkin suitable for outdoors? The board is untreated and should not stay damp for long. You can use it well in sheltered spots such as a window, a door or a covered entrance.

Why are the edges dark? The pumpkin is laser-cut, which darkens the cut edges. This is part of the production process and gives a clear outline.

Is the material sustainable? Yes. The bookbinding board is made from 100% recycled material and is processed in Germany.

The cardboard cutout is only the starting point. What matters is the afternoon when paint, glue and a few pumpkins become your own Halloween decorations. And you still see them in the window weeks later. Simply choose the size and quantity that suit your project.