Pumpkin fun doesn't have to end once the carving is complete [1]. Instead of tossing the piles of seeds in the trash or compost, try repurposing them to use in art projects or as a delicious snack.
Check out the following selection of fun pumpkin seed activities and let us know — what do you do with your leftover pumpkin seeds?
Pumpkin Seed Pumpkin Fall Craft
Real pumpkins won't last more than a few weeks, but this simple pumpkin seed pumpkin [2] can last forever!
Seed Art
With dyed pumpkin seeds and popcorn kernels, decorative seed art [3] projects will keep tots occupied for hours.
Pumpkin Seed Necklace
Tots can keep the fun Halloween [4] spirit alive all year with this colorful pumpkin seed necklace [5].
Wise Owl Pumpkin
It may be the year of the dragon, but owls are still a major hit. This Wise Owl Pumpkin [6] uses two miniature pumpkins to form the body and pumpkin seeds stuck on toothpicks for the eyes.
Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
These cinnamon-sugar roasted pumpkin seeds [7] are so easy to make, a toddler could do it (minus the oven part).
Pumpkin Seed Painting
Transform a blank canvas into something really special with pumpkin seeds, raffia, a hot glue gun, and some creativity. Follow along with Tattered and Inked's easy tutorial [8] to make one of your own.
Pumpkin Tree
Here's a fun and whimsical way to create something colorful with those leftover pumpkin seeds. Follow the directions for making this pumpkin seed tree [9] from Let's go Fly a Kite.
Spiced Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Turn those pumpkin seeds into a really sweet treat with this recipe for pumpkin seed brittle [10] from Martha Stewart [11]. And this brittle has all the wonderful flavors of Fall, full of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Pumpkin Bird Feeder
With your tot, turn a pumpkin into a really special bird feeder that will attract all the birds in your neighborhood for a festive feast. Follow the simple directions from Martha Stewart [12] that uses pumpkin seeds in a really fun way.
Pumpkin Seed Ornaments
It's never too early to get a start on the holidays! These pumpkin seed ornaments [13] are a fun way to get a jump-start on the holiday.
Pumpkin Seed Art
A simple art project of applying pumpkin seeds to a painted canvas [14] can turn into a beautiful piece of artwork in a matter of minutes.