DIY Halloween decorations – pumpkin V4 in cardboard, 5–50 cm

The leaves are turning and the windowsill is waiting for a bit of autumn. Brushes and paints are already out on the kitchen table. That is exactly what this cardboard pumpkin is made for. It is a clear pumpkin silhouette in sturdy bookbinding board. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply hang it up as it is. That turns a free afternoon into your very own Halloween decorations.

What changes for you

• You make your own autumn and Halloween decorations instead of buying ready-made ones. The untreated cardboard is easy to paint, decorate or coat.
• Your decoration fits its spot exactly, from a small hanging tag to a large window picture. You choose any size from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children stays relaxed. Paint and glue stick well to the smooth, absorbent surface.
• Your shape keeps its form, even when it is handled a lot. The 1.2 mm solid board is much sturdier than ordinary craft paper.
• You can kit out larger groups too, such as a nursery class or a party. Order them singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this cardboard pumpkin makes a difference in everyday life

Decorations you make yourself feel different from bought ones. Every pumpkin carries your touch, your colours and your idea. In the window, on the door or on the laid table, you create an autumn scene that really suits your home. And the afternoon spent crafting together is often just as lovely as the result.

Material & finish

The solid bookbinding-quality board weighs 755 g/m². It feels pleasantly firm in your hand. It does not warp as easily as thin paper while you work on it. The outline is precisely laser-cut in our own production in Pößneck. That is where the typical dark edges come from. They give the shape a clean, calm finish. The surface is smooth and untreated, so it takes paint and glue directly. The board is made from 100 % recycled material. That makes it a good choice if you like to save resources when crafting.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: pumpkin (version V4)
• 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 finish
• Surface: smooth, untreated
• Made from 100% recycled material
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard pumpkin

• Crafting with children on a rainy afternoon: each child paints their own pumpkin. By the evening, a whole pumpkin parade is hanging in the window.
• For your Halloween party: hang several sizes together on a string above the buffet. The room looks festive straight away, with little effort.
• As table decorations for an autumn dinner: put a small pumpkin with a name on it at each place. Your guests find their seats with a smile.
• In a café or bakery: large pumpkins in the shop window or on the counter put your customers in the mood for the season. They are quick to hang up and easy to swap when the season changes.
• At nursery or school: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, the whole group gets the same blank. Every result still turns out unique.

Good to know about pumpkins

The glowing pumpkin goes back to the Irish tradition of the Jack O'Lantern. Originally, people carved faces into turnips. Only in America did the turnip become a pumpkin. Today it is the best-known symbol of Halloween and of autumn in general. That is why the silhouette already works as a clear, atmospheric decoration even without paint.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Store the pumpkins somewhere dry and keep them away from lasting damp. The untreated cardboard will thank you for it. That way you can bring out your homemade decorations again every year.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You will receive the untreated cardboard cutout in your chosen size and quantity. Paints, ribbons 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 untreated solid board can be painted, decorated and coated. Paint and glue stick directly to the smooth surface.

Where do the dark edges come from? The outline is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark edges. They are a clean feature of the production process, not a defect.

How sturdy is the cardboard? At 1.2 mm thick and 755 g/m², the bookbinding board is much firmer than craft paper. It keeps its shape while you work on it.

How do I choose the right size? You order the height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. As a guide: at 10 cm high, the pumpkin is also 10 cm wide.

Is the material sustainable? The board is made from 100 % recycled material and is produced in Thuringia.

A cardboard cutout is only the start. What counts is the afternoon of painting, gluing and laughing at the kitchen table. And the decorations that then simply become part of your home. Just choose the size and quantity that suit your project.