Pumpkin Slime

Give pumpkin slime as a unique Halloween gift idea that every kid will love.  This is a great idea for those that don’t want to give out candy or who want to do a little something extra special. Plus all kids love slime so it really is a win-win!

Another fun idea is to make homemade floam and tint it orange!

Pumpkin Slime

We have a black glitter slime that screams Halloween, but this pumpkin slime is holiday neutral. Gooey slime is something that all kids will love.  Dress it up as a pumpkin and all of a sudden you have an easy to make Halloween gift idea perfect for kids of all ages. These also make great favors for your Halloween party!

Related:  Want more great ideas for kids this Halloween?  Try this idea to dress candy up as witch’s legs or make this scarecrow Halloween candy bowl.

Supplies needed to make pumpkin slime:

• 4 fl oz of school glue
• Orange food coloring
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp saline solution
• Green felt
• Wine cork
• Raffia
• Scissors
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Mini mason jar
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Recipe for slime:

1. Add entire bottle of school glue to a bowl.
2. Mix in 1 1/2 tsp baking soda.
3. Add in as much food coloring as you would like.
4. Then mix in 3/4 tsp saline solution.  Stir well.
5. Knead slime.  If it is still sticky, you can add about 1/4 tsp more saline solution.

Making pumpkin slime:

1. Add orange slime to a mini mason jar and top with the lid.
2. Cut a leaf shape from green felt.
3. Use hot glue to secure both the wine cork and the felt leaf to the middle of the mason jar top.
4. Tie raffia around as additional decor.  Trim any excess with scissors.

This pumpkin slime is also the perfect idea for those Halloween parties at school.

Kids will love this slime and their parents might love not having as much candy for the holiday.

Will you be mixing up some pumpkin slime this fall?

Make a batch for your kid to hand out to their friends, or as party favors for their Halloween party!

Be sure to check out our adorable Monster Stickers printable to put on goodie bags or treat cups for Halloween!

For another fun Halloween craft to do with kids, or as a classroom project are these adorable plastic spoon monsters! Create them in all different colors and faces for a fun way to bring out your childs imagination.

Hosting a Halloween party for kids? Armed with lots of Halloween party ideas you can host a fantastic bash that your littles with love. Great ideas for make & take crafts, spooky DIY decorations, homemade party favors and games, and lots of adorably delicious Halloween edible treats makes for a successful Halloween party!

Watch the video below to see how to make this pumpkin slime!

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Pumpkin Slime Halloween Gift Idea

Author: Angie Holden

Supplies

• 4 fl oz of school glue
• Orange food coloring
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp saline solution
• Green felt
• Wine cork
• Raffia
• Scissors
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Mini mason jar
• Hot glue and glue gun

Instructions

• Add entire bottle of school glue to a bowl.
• Mix in 1 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• Add in as much food coloring as you would like.
• Then mix in 3/4 tsp saline solution.  Stir well.
• Knead slime.  If it is still sticky, you can add about 1/4 tsp more saline solution.
• Making pumpkin slime:
• Add orange slime to a mini mason jar and top with the lid.
• Cut a leaf shape from green felt.
• Use hot glue to secure both the wine cork and the felt leaf to the middle of the mason jar top.
• Tie raffia around as additional decor.  Trim any excess with scissors.

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