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Pumpkin Decorating on a Light Box

by Angela Thayer 7 Comments

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Have you heard of or used a light box? I’ve seen these all over blogs and Pinterest, but had never made one myself. I have wanted to make one for a while, so when I thought of this pumpkin decorating idea, I decided to try it out.

To make it, I took a clear storage box and filled it with clear Christmas lights. Then I covered the top with white tissue paper and taped it down on the sides. (The tissue paper helped disperse and soften the light.) I think it looks beautiful when it glows in the dark 🙂

DIY Light Box

Then I printed this pumpkin on cardstock paper and cut it out. I also cut out accessories and shapes out of felt. I used a few googly eyes and glued on stars on the pink hat.

basket of felt shapes

When it was dark out, I invited Troy to play with the light box.

Pumpkin Decorating on a Light Box

I showed him all the accessories and showed him how to put them on the pumpkin. He had a BALL decorating!!

Decorating a Pumpkin

Pumpkin Decorating on a Light Box

Pumpkin Decorating on a Light Box

Here are some of our decorated pumpkins!

Decorate a Pumpkin on a Light Box

It was a very fun activity! I can’t wait to use a light box more often. Hope you’ll try it out!

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Filed Under: Fall Activities, Holidays Tagged With: light box, pumpkins

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  1. Sarah says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:35 am

    This is awesome Angela. I am hoping to try one out soon too! Not sure what we will do with it yet though.
    Sarah recently posted…Pumpkin Painting, Pumpkin Sensory Play, & Fizzing Pumpkin ActivityMy Profile

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    • Angela Thayer says

      October 8, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! Let me know how you like it!
      Angela Thayer recently posted…5 Fall Themed Busy Bags (Includes FREE Printables!)My Profile

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  2. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:02 am

    Love your new design!

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    • Angela Thayer says

      October 10, 2013 at 1:53 am

      Thanks, Katie! I’m happy with it!!

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  3. Maria says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I’ve made a light box for using water beads, and I agree -it does look beautiful in the dark! I will have to try out your pumpkin idea with my daughter -nice to do some lighted activities in these dark mornings and evenings!
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  4. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    I love this creative way of using a light box! Would you be willing to come share this at the 2nd Annual Perfectly Pumpkin Contest I’m co-hosting this year: http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/2nd-annual-perfectly-pumpkin-contest/ You can enter your activity for a chance to win a prize!
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  5. Marcy says

    September 16, 2014 at 12:53 am

    What a creative idea! This is wonderful for Fall

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