DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin

2 min read September 14, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Turn a faux pumpkin into a darling unicorn with this Halloween tutorial! We use an orange foam pumpkin as the base for a crafty unicorn. We made little felt flowers that add a little whimsy to the pumpkin. This will be a fun project to make with the kids. And you might just have to make the Mermaid Faux Pumpkin as well! These look so cute for a cheerful and non-scary Halloween display! Be sure to download the Free Unicorn Pumpkin Printable Templates here!

 

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

First, spray paint the foam pumpkin white. Two coats should be good. Allow to dry.

 

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 1
Step
2

Adhere the paper unicorn horn onto the top of the pumpkin using a hot glue gun.

 

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 2
Step
3

Cut the unicorn ears from white and pink felt. The white ears should be about 3 inches x 3.5 inches tall. The pink ears should be 2 inches x 1.5 inches. Glue the pink ears onto the white. Download the Free Unicorn Pumpkin Printable Templates here to easily make the unicorn ears.

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 3
Step
4

Using the hot glue gun, glue the bottom of the ears onto each side of the horn. Allow to dry.

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 4
Step
5

Make some darling little felt flowers. You can see how to make the flowers using this simple tutorial. Make 3 pink, 3 yellow and 3 purple using felt and a glue gun. Adhere to the pumpkin using the glue gun.

 

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 5
Step
6

Now add a little tail to your unicorn pumpkin. Glue a tissue paper tassel to the back of the pumpkin.

 

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 6
Step
7

Cut two "U" shaped pieces from black felt, about 1.25 inches wide. Next, cut six pieces from the black felt, about .0.75 inches in length. Glue the six pieces onto the "U" shape, allow to dry. Then glue onto the front of pumpkin. Download the Free Unicorn Pumpkin Printable Templates here to easily make the unicorn eyes.

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 7
Step
8

Now put your adorable DIY pumpkin on display and place next to this adorable DIY Mermaid Pumpkin too!

DIY Unicorn Faux Pumpkin step 8

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